# SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP

- **When:** Thu, Mar 11, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ, 85263
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-78847-specialized-cactus-cup

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/FountainHills/CactusCup?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

🌵 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

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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

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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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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-78847-specialized-cactus-cup](https://runthis.run/event/rs-78847-specialized-cactus-cup) — data from Run This (runthis.run).