12 Hours of Mesa Verde
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location Cortez, Colorado
- Price $160.00 - $505.00
- Races 5 races
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 12 Hours of Mesa Verde on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the picturesque Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado! Celebrating its 20th annual event, this exciting mountain biking race invites both relay teams and solo riders to push their limits on a stunning 16-mile singletrack course set within the acclaimed Phil's World trail system. From 7 AM to 7 PM, participants will race to complete the most laps, all while supporting a great cause aimed at enhancing the lives of youth in Southwest Colorado.
The event is held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, providing a fantastic atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this fun, friendly, and charitable experience during Mother's Day weekend! Be sure to register early for this popular event, and keep an eye out for the latest updates at www.12hoursofmesaverde.com. Come for the ride, stay for the camaraderie, and make unforgettable memories at the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde!
The event is held at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, providing a fantastic atmosphere for competitors and spectators alike. Don't miss out on this fun, friendly, and charitable experience during Mother's Day weekend! Be sure to register early for this popular event, and keep an eye out for the latest updates at www.12hoursofmesaverde.com. Come for the ride, stay for the camaraderie, and make unforgettable memories at the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY - MAY 9, 2026 (Mother's Day Weekend) 2026 Theme: 20th Annual Event
PLEASE VISIT www.12hoursofmesaverde.com for the LATEST INFORMATION.
The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is a premier mountain bike event organized by volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of youth in Southwest Colorado. Relay teams and solo participants compete in this race by completing the most laps from 7 AM until 7 PM. The event is conveniently staged at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds and the epic 16-mile singletrack course uses trails within the renown Phil's World trail system. Register EARLY for this popular, fun, friendly, charity event!
12 Hours of Mesa Verde 2024 has a No Refund Policy*. If the event is cancelled due to, but not limited to, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, government orders, etc. no refunds will be issued. The No Refund Policy also applies to all participant cancellations, regardless of cause. The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde offers participant transfers for the current event only. A participant may transfer their registration to a new participant for the current event. Any exchange of funds is between participants and no refunds or deferments will be issued to the cancelling participant.
Part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
PLEASE VISIT www.12hoursofmesaverde.com for the LATEST INFORMATION.
The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is a premier mountain bike event organized by volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of youth in Southwest Colorado. Relay teams and solo participants compete in this race by completing the most laps from 7 AM until 7 PM. The event is conveniently staged at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds and the epic 16-mile singletrack course uses trails within the renown Phil's World trail system. Register EARLY for this popular, fun, friendly, charity event!
12 Hours of Mesa Verde 2024 has a No Refund Policy*. If the event is cancelled due to, but not limited to, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, government orders, etc. no refunds will be issued. The No Refund Policy also applies to all participant cancellations, regardless of cause. The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde offers participant transfers for the current event only. A participant may transfer their registration to a new participant for the current event. Any exchange of funds is between participants and no refunds or deferments will be issued to the cancelling participant.
Part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Races
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Solo
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$160.00
Male, Female, Geezer M/F (age 50+), and Single Speed -
Duo
Incl. $14.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$274.00
Male, Coed, Female, and Geezer (avg. age 50+) The team captain creates and pays for the team. Team members will then need to join the team. -
3-4 Team
Incl. $25.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$505.00
ADULT: Male, Coed, Female, and Geezer (avg. age 50+) The team captain creates and pays for the team. Team members will then need to join the team. -
3-4 Family
Incl. $22.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$442.00
FAMILY: Requires one adult and one grommet (U19). Cannot have more than two adults. Team members do not need to be related, but please note that this category is intended for families or coaches and their athletes. Highly competitive participants should participate in the other adult categories. Only one trophy will be awarded to each of the podium teams vs. a trophy for every participant that podiums. The team captain creates and pays for the team. Team members will then need to join the team. -
3-4 Grommet
Incl. $19.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$379.00
GROMMET: Must be younger than age 19 on race day (U19). Male, Female, and Coed The team captain creates and pays for the team. Team members will then need to join the team.
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30100 HWY 160, Phil's World & Fairgrounds, Cortez, 81321, CO, United States
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