Competition Format

The Olympic BMX track, which is approximately 300 to 400 meters in length, features high technical jumps and other obstacles designed for the top-level riders of the BMX racing.

The men's and women's events will both start with seeding phase, where each rider runs the track twice (fast time selected) to determine seeding.

This ensures that the fastest riders do not meet before the final. The men will contest quarterfinals, held over 3 runs, with points awarded according to places. The top four riders with the lowest score will advance to the semifinals. The semifinals are also held over 3 runs, with the top four riders with the lowest score advancing to the final. The final is held over a single run.

The women advance directly from the seeding run to the semi-finals (3 runs) and then final (1 run).