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Inline Skating Events and Competitions

What's Happening in the World of Inline Skating
Updated: March 2026

Here is a list of inline skating events that are taking place in North America and beyond, including races, conventions, meet-ups, competitions, and more. Our hope is that by sharing these events, we can help unite the wider skating community and provide everyone with more opportunities to skate!

Skating Events in 2026

Event Event Description
Carolina Reaper Road Race
May 16, 2026
Greenville, South Carolina

Whether you're a fan of inline skates, roller skates, skating solo, or skating with your friends, this is an exciting and challenging road race that's already becoming a southern classic.

Uptown Get Down
May 16, 2026
New York City, New York

Held annually in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City, this skate competition is an underground celebration of aggressive skating community and its culture. The event often features best trick contests and cash prizes.

Blading Cup Europe
May 16 - 17, 2026
Montpellier, France

The Blading Cup Europe returns to the banks of the Lez as a premier highlight of the FISE Montpellier Festival in France. This high-stakes competition brings together the world's top inline skaters to battle for rankings on the 2026 global tour in front of a massive urban sports audience.

Peach Roll
May 28 - 31, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia

An electrifying event where Atlanta's vibrant skate culture takes center stage, organized by a collective of passionate skate groups from across the city. All wheels are welcome at this amazing event!

Captains of Concrete
May 30, 2026
Hapeville, Georgia

Awe-inspiring skating, friendly vendors, and live entertainment meld seamlessly with the proud camaraderie that makes CAPCON the raddest skating competition in Georgia to feature both inline and quad skaters!

Skate of the Union
June 19 - 21, 2026
Washington, D.C.

The premier all-skating weekend in the nation's capital, with activities ranging from beginner demos to professional competitive races. Weekend events include multiple distances and age groups, clinics, and a Friday Night Skate around the monuments!

Apostle Island Inline Marathon
June 20th, 2026
Madeline Island, Wisconsin

A one-of-a-kind race on Madeline Island in Wisconsin, where we skate along smooth roads with breathtaking views of Lake Superior. Whether you’re taking on the full marathon, half marathon, or our fun recreational skate, this event is about great competition, community, and unforgettable scenery.

Big Apple Roll
July 30 - Aug 2, 2026
New York City, New York

BAR is an annual rollerblading event that brings skaters from all over the world to the streets of NYC. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just getting started, it’s a weekend packed with group skates through the city’s iconic landmarks, social events, and an incredible sense of community.

NorthShore Inline Marathon
September 19, 2026
Duluth, Minnesota

NorthShore is a family-friendly, all ages race weekend along the breathtaking shore of Lake Superior. The event features full and half marathons, as well as 10k race distances, for skaters, runners, and even roller skiers!

NYC Skate Marathon
September 26, 2026
New York City, New York

The NYC Skate Marathon is open to all types of skaters no matter their age or ability; this event is for EVERYONE! Race distances include a 5k, 21k half marathon, 42k full marathon, and the legendary New York 100k.

Mile High Battle
September 26, 2026
Denver, Colorado

The longest running rollerblading street comp in the world, established in 2001. This family-friendly aggressive skating competition offers cash prizes, fun events, and an after-party!

Florida Inline Marathon
November 7, 2026
Sarasota, Florida

The Florida Inline Marathon will elevate and enhance the awareness of the sport of skating and provide national and international competition to skaters of all abilities. Open to inline and quad skaters of all ages and skill levels.

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Past Skating Events

These are events that have already happened and do not have their next dates confirmed. Things can happen quickly, though, so if one of these events interests you, it's definitely worth seeing if there have been any updates!

Event Event Description
Skate Chicago
August 14 - 17, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
A free 4-day recreational urban street skate event welcoming inline and roller skaters from all over to socialize and explore the city. Each day features a fun theme and unique route around Chicago visiting various landmarks and locations like Wrigley Field.
Rollin' on the River
August 16, 2025
Grand Forks, North Dakota

This annual event brings together community members, out-of-towners, professionals, and beginners for full and half marathon race distances. The course rolls through the streets of Grand Forks and along the beautiful and picturesque Greenway with views of the Red River.

Miami Inline Marathon
October 12, 2025
Miami, Florida

A one-of-a-kind event designed by inline skaters offering a thrilling race experience in the vibrant streets of Miami, with race day amenities tailored for participants of all skill levels. Event includes 5k and 10k runs.

Blading Cup
Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2025
Santa Ana, California

Blading Cup began in 2011 with a few ramps and vendors taking over a small part of downtown Santa Ana, home to THEM SKATES, and has grown into an event that draws competitors and spectators from over 20 countries.

Alamo Roll: Sk8 San Antonio
November 7 - 9, 2025
Austin, Texas

A free street and trail skating weekend hosted by Alamo City Skaters, with daily routes of 10-20 miles in length. Explore the art, history, and culture of San Antonio, including landmarks like the Alamo. Scheduled stops for music, food, and drinks, plus social gatherings, too.

Skater Migration
February 19 - 22, 2026
Miami Beach, Florida
A four-day celebration of movement, community, and skating. Whether you're lacing up inline or quad skates, Migration promises sun, streets, beach vibes, and nonstop action in one of the most skate-friendly cities around. Get ready to cruise, connect, and celebrate the culture that brings us all together.
Homestead-Miami Ultraskate
February 23 - 25, 2026
Miami, Florida
Hosted at the world famous Homestead-Miami Speedway in Miami, FL, this is the only Ultra event of its kind in the United States. Over the course of 24 hours, skaters will test their worth to skate as many miles as they can. Skate a little or skate a lot, the fun doesn’t stop until the clock does!
SK8Houston
March 19 - 22, 2026
Houston, Texas

Space City Skaters invites you to join them for four jam-packed days of street skating events where you'll share the streets, trails, and diversity that makes the Houston skate scene so rich!

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Links & Resources

With a calendar full of awesome events to look forward to, now is the best to stock up on performance-enhancing gear. Be sure to check out these curated categories and take advantage of some incredible opportunities to take your skating to another level!