🌵 The Cactus Cup is Back — With an All-New 2-Day Format! 🌵
Get ready for a fresh take on Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage Race, now packing all the action into an epic 2-day weekend of desert riding, fast racing, and good times.
Since 1991, The Cactus Cup has been the season kickoff for mountain bikers of all levels — and this year, we’re mixing it up with new formats, fresh challenges, and even more ways to race!
🔥 What's New?
We’ve packed the fun into two stacked days of racing — with something for everyone.
For the Pros:
For Age Groupers – Two Cup Options:
👯♀️ New Team Categories – Ride with a Friend!
Whether you’re chasing the Cup, teaming up with a buddy, or just out for a desert rip — you can race 1, 2, or both days.
This Is the Cactus Cup Like You’ve Never Seen It.
Same iconic trails. Same Cactus Cup vibe. Now with more ways to play. Let’s ride!
Mar 13, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — —
17:00
$20.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 42.7 Miles
Type — —
07:00
$90.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP
Type — —
07:30
$140.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — CACTUS CUP
Type — —
09:00
$150.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — CACTUS CUP DUO
Type — —
09:00
$200.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — CACTUS CUP RELAY
Type — —
09:00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — MINI CUP
Type — —
09:00
$150.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — MINI CUP DUO
Type — —
09:00
$200.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — MINI CUP RELAY
Type — —
09:00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — PRO CACTUS CUP
Type — —
09:00
$150.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 23.5 Miles
Type — —
09:00
$90.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5
Type — —
09:30
$10.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 9.5 Miles
Type — —
11:00
$45.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 3 Miles
Type — —
14:30
$35.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 6 Miles
Type — —
14:30
$35.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 0.5 Miles
Type — —
14:30
$10.00
Mar 15, 2026
Distance — 20 Miles
Type — —
08:00
$70.00
Mar 15, 2026
Distance — 23.1 Miles
Type — —
11:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Fountain Hills.
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