SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027
Location
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027
Location
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027
Location
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ
🌵 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!
42.7 mi
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