RIDE THE

LIGHTNING

Annual Skateboarding Competition

Official date: Saturday- October 25, 2025

REGISTRATIONS

Think you’ve got the grit to compete? Fill out the registration form — but don’t expect a golden ticket. We’re only taking 45 riders to compete. If that’s you, we’ll hit you up by September 22, 2025 (fall season).

Stay up to date on our website as we begin to publish the riders who received the “golden ticket” to compete this year.

Online registrations and General Admissions will be open Friday August 08. Admissions cover the entire experience this year including games like “ESCAPE QUEST and SKATE AGAINST THE MACHINE.”

RIDE THE LIGHTNING PODIUM WINNERS

Bronze - 300 cash prize + T1 BOX

Bronze Medal – Strong Finish:

With heart, grit, and fearless energy, this skater delivered a crowd-pleasing performance packed with style and determination. Despite stiff competition, their standout moments and solid runs earned them a well-deserved third place—bronze.

Silver - 500 cash prize + T2 BOX

Silver Medal – Runner-Up:

Just shy of the top, this skater impressed judges with smooth transitions, bold creativity, and consistent landings. A near-perfect run filled with high difficulty and clean execution secured a proud second-place finish—silver.

Gold - 740 cash prize + MeGA BOX

Gold Medal – Champion:

With flawless execution, unmatched style, and gravity-defying tricks, the skater dominated the course and left the crowd breathless. From technical precision to creative lines, this performance set a new standard and earned the top spot on the podium—gold.

Obstacles SPONSORED BY

KEEN RAMPS

Cory Keen has been skateboarding and a strong enthusiast of the culture for over two and a half decades. As a teenager, he and his friends would gather scrap wood from his father's garage or neighbors trash and build whatever they could: boxes, quarter pipes, rails, and even a small indoor half pipe.

Upon completing his Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning, Keen decided to return to his roots and create a quarter pipe ramp as a gift for his seven-year-old nephew. That ramp was the first of tens of thousands of Keen Ramps obstacles to be created in years to follow. 

JUDGES

We would like to introduce the 2025 “RIDE THE LIGHTNING” skateboarding competition judges.

  • Arthur Cordova

  • FURBY

  • Pending

ARthur Cordova

RIDE THE LIGHTNING. 2025. JUDGE.

Ramiro Salcedo ("Furby")

RIDE THE LIGHTNING. 2025. JUDGE.

Games & contests

S-K-A-T-E AGAINST THE MACHINE

Each skater will be given one attempt to execute any trick generated by AI. Similar to a game of skate- we will be using AI to generate competition tricks until there is only one skater standing to take home the grand prize.

SPIN THE WHEEL

Find the “Ride The Lightning” swag booth- purchase any one item to spin the wheel for a chance to win free swag, decks and other dope goods.

*Included with the purchase of any item. Spend over 50.00 at our swag booth for two free spins.

“ESCAPE”

FINGERBOARD QUESTS

This isn’t just a fingerboard competition — it’s a full-blown quest game.
Three levels. Ten tasks each. 180 seconds to escape.

INFO

  • Get ready for a one-of-a-kind skateboarding showdown built specifically for ledge skaters. This competition is all about precision, style, and technical mastery. Designed with custom ledge setups- the event will challenge skaters to showcase their best lines and combos. Whether you’re grinding, sliding, or flipping in and out, this is your stage to dominate. Open to amateurs and pros alike, the event celebrates the art of ledge skating in its purest form.

    1. Fill out the basic registration form here on our website.

    2. After review, our judges will make the decision whether you qualify or not for this year’s competition. You will be notified via email.

    3. What are we looking for when seeking qualifiers?

      • Ledge tech

      • Flawless landings

      • Overall performance

  • Ride The Lightning – Semi-Finals & Finals announcement:

    The Ride The Lightning Skate Competition semi-finals & finals will be held on Saturday, October 25, starting at 11:30 AM.

    • Rider Check-In: All riders must sign in before 10:30 AM sharp — no exceptions.

    • Event Details: Additional competition details will be released on Monday September 22.

    • Questions? Email us at info@ridethelightningcomp.com for more information.

  • The competition isn’t just about skating—come hungry and thirsty. Enjoy a curated selection of local food vendors and craft beer on site. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Valid ID required.

  • Limited parking is available on-site. Additional parking spots in the area available. Please read all street signs before parking on the street.