SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP
Fountain Hills, AZ
- 0.5 mi
- 1 mi
- 3 mi
- 6 mi
- 9.5 mi
- 20 mi
- 23.1 mi
- 23.5 mi
- 42.7 mi
About the race
🌵 The Cactus Cup 2-Day Stage Race Returns for 2027! 🌵 Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage Race is back with another action-packed 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. In 2027, we’re bringing back the 2-day format with iconic trails, multiple race options, and plenty of ways to take on the weekend. 🔥 The 2027 Format For the Pros Saturday XC 40-Mile Big Loop Short Track Showdown — an evening throwdown! Sunday XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Pro Cup Winner: Aggregate time from all three races ---------------------------------------------- For Age Groupers – Choose Your Cup Option 1: The Cactus Cup Saturday: XC 40-Mile — same course as the pros Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Winner: Combined time from both days Option 2: The Mini Cup Saturday: XC 25-Mile Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint 🏆 Winner: Combined time from both days ---------------------------------------------- Just want to race one day? You can do that too. Race Saturday, race Sunday, or make a full weekend of it and take on one of the two-day Cup options. Whether you’re chasing the podium or just looking for a fast desert rip, there’s a way to make the Cactus Cup weekend your own. The Cactus Cup is back for 2027. Same iconic trails. Same legendary Cactus Cup vibe. Two packed days of racing. Let’s ride!
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Events & distances
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PRO CACTUS CUP
$160 including processing fees
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CACTUS CUP
$175.90 including processing fees
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MINI CUP
$175.90 including processing fees
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XC - 40 MILE
42.7 Miles
$101.70 including processing fees
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XC - 25 MILE
23.5 Miles
$101.70 including processing fees
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XC - 10 MILE
9.5 Miles
$54 including processing fees
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XC SPRINT - 20 MILE
20 Miles
$80.50 including processing fees
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GRAVEL SHAKEOUT
23.1 Miles
$22.20 including processing fees
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KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP
$160 including processing fees
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LITTLE SHREDDERS RACE (Beginner Kinder - 5th grade)
0.5 Miles
$11.60 including processing fees
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ADVANCED KIDS RACE (1st - 5th grade)
3 Miles
$38.10 including processing fees
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ADVANCED KIDS RACE (6th - 8th grade)
6 Miles
$38.10 including processing fees
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KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5
$11.60 including processing fees
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VINTAGE CRITERIUM RACE
1 Miles
$43.40 including processing fees