Stage Race
Cactus Cup Stage Race:
$7k purse prize
The Cactus Cup is Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991. For 2026 we are introducing a new 2 day format with new Duo categories! Featuring Short Track (Pros), XC and an all new XC Sprint course. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 2 days of the stage race must be completed. Registration is available for single events as well. So join us for 1 or 2 days of fun in the desert!
THE MAIN EVENT
THE SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP STAGE RACE:
FRIDAY
- Demos/Expo/Packet Pick Up
SATURDAY
- The XC 40 MILE (Age Group & Pros)
- Short Track (Pro Field only)
SUNDAY
COST
- $190 Solo – prices subject to change
- $240 Duo – prices subject to change
AWARDS
- 3 deep per category per day w/ Daily Leader recognition
CATEGORIES
- MEN: Pro Open, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
- WOMEN: Pro Open, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed
- DUO: Juniors, Men, Women, Coed – 2 riders ride together for each event
No day of registration
MINI CUP STAGE RACE:
FRIDAY
- Demos/Expo/Packet Pick Up
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
COST
- $190 Solo – prices subject change
- $240 Duo – prices subject change
AWARDS
- 3 deep per category per day w/ Daily Leader recognition
CATEGORIES
- MEN: 9 – 12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed, E-Bike
- WOMEN: 9 – 12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, Singlespeed, E-Bike
- DUO: Juniors, Men, Women, Coed – 2 riders ride together for each event
No day of registration
CACTUS CUP PRIZE PURSE: $7,000
$7,000 Prize Purse with 5 deep payout awarded to the Cactus Cup Pro Male and Female field. You do NOT need to be a card carrying professional for this race (but must be 18 and up as of race day). If you think you have what it takes, and want a shot at the cash, register as a Pro!
Cactus Cup Pro Men Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Cactus Cup Pro Women Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Pro Preme for Fastest Short Track Lap: Men Top 1: $100, Women Top 1: $100
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND EVENTS:
Join us for 1 or 2 days of racing.
Race solo or as part of a Duo or Relay.
We have something for the whole family!
RACES:
- Short Track pro field only (party for spectators!)
- XC40 mile ages 13 and up
- XC 25 mile ages 9 and up & E-bikes
- XC 10 mile
- XC Sprint 20 mile
RIDING:
- Balance Bike Races ages 1 – 5 years old
- Kids Bike Races Kids Kinder – 8th grade
- Gravel Ride – untimed, social group ride & E-Bikes
FUN
- Industry Expo and Demos – 3 days
- Kids MTB Bike Camp
- KIDS ZONE & Family Hangout
- Food Trucks & Live Music
DAILY LEADER PRESENTATION – Presented by BELO CUSTOMS
Belo Customs provides custom LEADER Socks for all daily leaders – of course they have Cheetah print on them for the fastest riders in each category of the stage race (full and mini). Wear your socks proudly going into the next day of racing!
Awards Ceremonies will take place at the end of each day of racing. Fastest riders in the stage race (3 days) are eligible for LEADER designation.
On Sunday the winners in each division of the stage race will receive a Cactus Cup CHAMP Jersey.
REFUND POLICY:
Life happens, and sometimes plans change. But we really hope you can join us! Rather than cut you no slack at all, our refund and deferral policies are flexible.