Road Apple Rally
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:30AM MDT
- Location Farmington, New Mexico
- Price $54.00 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Road Apple Rally on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the beautiful Lions Wilderness Park and Sandstone Amphitheater located in Farmington, New Mexico! Celebrated as America’s longest continuously running mountain bike race since 1981, this thrilling event welcomes riders of all skill levels to tackle courses of varying distances: a challenging 30.1-mile Pro/Expert course, a 14.6-mile Sport course, and a fun 4.4-mile Sprint course.
Before race day, gear up for the Downtown Bike Party on Friday, October 2, featuring packet pickup, a rider dinner, a beer garden, and a fun criterium race! The main event kicks off early Saturday morning with check-in and a mandatory riders meeting, followed by the exhilarating mass starts for each course. With cash prizes for top finishers and trophies for age bracket winners, the Road Apple Rally promises a weekend full of competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a legendary mountain biking tradition!
Before race day, gear up for the Downtown Bike Party on Friday, October 2, featuring packet pickup, a rider dinner, a beer garden, and a fun criterium race! The main event kicks off early Saturday morning with check-in and a mandatory riders meeting, followed by the exhilarating mass starts for each course. With cash prizes for top finishers and trophies for age bracket winners, the Road Apple Rally promises a weekend full of competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a legendary mountain biking tradition!
Organiser's Description
ROAD APPLE RALLY
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2026
LIONS WILDERNESS PARK AND SANDSTONE AMPHITHEATER
FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Held annually since 1981, the Road Apple Rally is Americas longest continuously running mountain bike race! The Rally got its name from early riders dodging road apples left behind by horses who also used the trail. The race features 30, 15, and 4.5-mile courses in the Glade Run Recreation Area and is a fun and fast race for mountain bikers of all levels.
EVENT LOCATION
The Road Apple Rally is based out of Lions Wilderness Park and Sandstone Amphitheater in Farmington, NM. Address: 5800 College Blvd, Farmington NM 87402
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 2, 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Downtown Bike Party at the Farmington Civic Center
* Includes packet pickup, rider dinner, beer garden, criterium fun race, and kids skills course. For course info check out https://www.fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally
Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Race Day
* 7:00 - 8:00 AM: Check-in and day-of registration
* 8:00 AM: MANDATORY riders meeting
* 8:30 AM: Sport Course mass start
* 8:35 AM: Sprint Course mass start
* 8:45 AM: Pro/Expert Course mass start
* 1:00 PM: Course cutoff (no medical or course support after 1PM)
* 2:00 PM: Race venue closes
COURSE INFORMATION
* Pro/Expert Course: 30.1 miles, 1,880 ft. of climbing
* Sport Course: 14.6 miles, 680 ft. of climbing
* Sprint Course: 4.4 miles, 272 ft. of climbing
AGE BRACKETS
Expert and Sport Courses
* Junior (18 & Under)
* Open (19-44)
* Masters (45-59)
* Distinguished (60+)
Sprint Course
* 8-12
* 13-15
* 15-18
* 19+
Note: the minimum age for registration on any course is 8 years old on race day.
CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS
Pro cash purses (men and women)
* First Place: $1500
* Second Place: $1000
* Third Place: $700
* Fourth Place: $500
* Fifth Place: $300
Expert awards
* Top 3 overall for men and women will receive comped registration for the 2027 Road Apple Rally
Trophies
* The top 3 finishers in each age bracket will receive trophies
REGISTRATION FEES
Included in registration: meal and beer tickets for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, event t-shirt. Note: for late and race day registration we cannot guarantee a t-shirt for you. Pricing will automatically adjust $10 less for participants 18 & Under.
Pro, Expert, Sport
* Early Bird: $55
12:00 AM 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $65
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/26
Late/Race Day: $95
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/3/26
Sprint
* Early Bird: $40
12:00 AM 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $50
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/26
Late/Race Day: $70
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/3/26
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2026
LIONS WILDERNESS PARK AND SANDSTONE AMPHITHEATER
FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Held annually since 1981, the Road Apple Rally is Americas longest continuously running mountain bike race! The Rally got its name from early riders dodging road apples left behind by horses who also used the trail. The race features 30, 15, and 4.5-mile courses in the Glade Run Recreation Area and is a fun and fast race for mountain bikers of all levels.
EVENT LOCATION
The Road Apple Rally is based out of Lions Wilderness Park and Sandstone Amphitheater in Farmington, NM. Address: 5800 College Blvd, Farmington NM 87402
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 2, 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Downtown Bike Party at the Farmington Civic Center
* Includes packet pickup, rider dinner, beer garden, criterium fun race, and kids skills course. For course info check out https://www.fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally
Saturday October 3, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Race Day
* 7:00 - 8:00 AM: Check-in and day-of registration
* 8:00 AM: MANDATORY riders meeting
* 8:30 AM: Sport Course mass start
* 8:35 AM: Sprint Course mass start
* 8:45 AM: Pro/Expert Course mass start
* 1:00 PM: Course cutoff (no medical or course support after 1PM)
* 2:00 PM: Race venue closes
COURSE INFORMATION
* Pro/Expert Course: 30.1 miles, 1,880 ft. of climbing
* Sport Course: 14.6 miles, 680 ft. of climbing
* Sprint Course: 4.4 miles, 272 ft. of climbing
AGE BRACKETS
Expert and Sport Courses
* Junior (18 & Under)
* Open (19-44)
* Masters (45-59)
* Distinguished (60+)
Sprint Course
* 8-12
* 13-15
* 15-18
* 19+
Note: the minimum age for registration on any course is 8 years old on race day.
CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS
Pro cash purses (men and women)
* First Place: $1500
* Second Place: $1000
* Third Place: $700
* Fourth Place: $500
* Fifth Place: $300
Expert awards
* Top 3 overall for men and women will receive comped registration for the 2027 Road Apple Rally
Trophies
* The top 3 finishers in each age bracket will receive trophies
REGISTRATION FEES
Included in registration: meal and beer tickets for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, event t-shirt. Note: for late and race day registration we cannot guarantee a t-shirt for you. Pricing will automatically adjust $10 less for participants 18 & Under.
Pro, Expert, Sport
* Early Bird: $55
12:00 AM 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $65
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/26
Late/Race Day: $95
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/3/26
Sprint
* Early Bird: $40
12:00 AM 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $50
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/26
Late/Race Day: $70
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/3/26
Races
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Sprint (4.5-Mile)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:35AM MDT)
$54.00
-
Sport (15-Mile)
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM MDT)
$69.90
-
Expert (30-Mile)
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:45AM MDT)
$69.90
-
Pro (30-Mile)
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:45AM MDT)
$69.90
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