SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP

  • Date Fri 7th March 2025 - Sun 9th March 2025
  • Time 10:00AM MST
  • Location Fountain Hills, Arizona
  • Price Free - $213.00
  • Races 14 races

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SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP

Fri 7th March 2025 - Sun 9th March 2025

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP, taking place from March 7th to March 9th, 2025, in the stunning setting of Fountain Hills, Maricopa, Arizona. As Arizona's original mountain bike stage race, this event has a rich history dating back to 1991 and promises three action-packed days of thrilling racing. Participants can look forward to a variety of challenges including Time Trials for age groupers, Short Track events for pros, as well as Cross Country (XC) and Enduro races.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer eager to experience the thrill of mountain biking, the Cactus Cup welcomes you to join in on the excitement. To capture the coveted overall title, racers must complete all three days of the stage race, but individual event registration is also available for those who want to join for one or two days of the action. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your mountain biking season amidst the breathtaking Arizona landscape!

Organiser's Description

The Cactus Cup is Arizonas Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991. This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring Time Trial (age groupers) / Short Track (Pros), XC and Enduro events. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed. Registration is available for single events as well. So join us for 1, 2 or 3 days!

Races

  • Pro Cactus Cup

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $160.00

    CLOSED
    **PROS ONLY** All 3 days - Short Track*, XC (40 Mile), Enduro *Pros only will race Short Track in place of the Time Trail on Friday*

  • Cactus Cup

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
    All 3 days - Time Trial, XC (40 Mile), Enduro

  • Mini Cup

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
    All 3 days Time Trial, XC (25 Mile), Enduro

  • Time Trial

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    Short and fast individual event to kick off the weekend

  • Xc - 40 Mile

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (7:00AM MST)

    $107.00

    CLOSED
    One big loop within the Regional Park. Smooth and flowy with sections of rocky climbs and descents

  • XC - 25 Mile

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM MST)

    $107.00

    CLOSED
    One big loop within the Regional Park encompassing all competitive track trails and a portion of Pemberton

  • XC - 10 Mile

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (11:00AM MST)

    $59.30

    CLOSED
    The 10 mile course begins west of the finish arch hitting the Sport Loop, connecting to Tech, to Long loop. You will lap past the finish line for a final 3 mile sport loop then find yourself at the finish line! https://thecactuscup.com/xc/ 10MileTab

  • Enduro

    Incl. $5.20 Fee

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:00AM MST)

    $75.20

    CLOSED
    3 Timed segments. Each segment is about 1 mile each. From the start, to the finish there is approximately 12 miles worth of transition segments to cruise with your buds, plus 3 timed segments for a total of a 15 mile ride.

  • Gravel Shakeout

    Sun 9th March 2025 (11:00AM MST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Interested in gravel but not quite sure what it is? Just need a rdie with some new people? Like to ride bikes but mountain bikes not your jam? No biggie, we got you. This is a casual social ride, on gravel, with our awesome friends from MMC leading the group.

  • Kids Mountain Bike Camp

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $160.00

    CLOSED
    Kids ages 6 - 12 can participate in the kids mountain bike camp on Saturday while you race the XC!

  • LITTLE SHREDDERS RACE (Beginner Kinder - 5th Grade)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    The beginner or First Timer Kinder 5th grade will start and race within the venue completing a 0.5 mile loop. All riders will start on the line together but scored per gender and grade level

  • ADVANCED KIDS RACE (1st - 5th Grade)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Advanced - Race on the Sport Loop, 1 lap 1st 5th grade: Each grade will have its own wave start. Girls and Boys will start on the line together but will be scored separately. Course: 1 Lap of the Sport Loop: 3 Miles

  • ADVANCED KIDS RACE (6th - 8th Grade)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Advanced - Race on the Sport Loop, 2 laps 6th 8th grade: Each grade will have its own wave start. Girls and Boys will start on the line together but will be scored separately. Course: 2 Laps of the Sport Loop: 6 Miles total

  • KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:30AM MST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    For the little shredders! All racing takes place at the pump track

Book

  • Pro Cactus Cup

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $160.00

    CLOSED
    **PROS ONLY** All 3 days - Short Track*, XC (40 Mile), Enduro *Pros only will race Short Track in place of the Time Trail on Friday*

  • Cactus Cup

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
    All 3 days - Time Trial, XC (40 Mile), Enduro

  • Mini Cup

    Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $213.00

    CLOSED
    All 3 days Time Trial, XC (25 Mile), Enduro

  • Time Trial

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Fri 7th March 2025 (10:00AM MST)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    Short and fast individual event to kick off the weekend

  • Xc - 40 Mile

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (7:00AM MST)

    $107.00

    CLOSED
    One big loop within the Regional Park. Smooth and flowy with sections of rocky climbs and descents

  • XC - 25 Mile

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM MST)

    $107.00

    CLOSED
    One big loop within the Regional Park encompassing all competitive track trails and a portion of Pemberton

  • XC - 10 Mile

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (11:00AM MST)

    $59.30

    CLOSED
    The 10 mile course begins west of the finish arch hitting the Sport Loop, connecting to Tech, to Long loop. You will lap past the finish line for a final 3 mile sport loop then find yourself at the finish line! https://thecactuscup.com/xc/ 10MileTab

  • Enduro

    Incl. $5.20 Fee

    Sun 9th March 2025 (7:00AM MST)

    $75.20

    CLOSED
    3 Timed segments. Each segment is about 1 mile each. From the start, to the finish there is approximately 12 miles worth of transition segments to cruise with your buds, plus 3 timed segments for a total of a 15 mile ride.

  • Gravel Shakeout

    Sun 9th March 2025 (11:00AM MST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Interested in gravel but not quite sure what it is? Just need a rdie with some new people? Like to ride bikes but mountain bikes not your jam? No biggie, we got you. This is a casual social ride, on gravel, with our awesome friends from MMC leading the group.

  • Kids Mountain Bike Camp

    Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (7:30AM MST)

    $160.00

    CLOSED
    Kids ages 6 - 12 can participate in the kids mountain bike camp on Saturday while you race the XC!

  • LITTLE SHREDDERS RACE (Beginner Kinder - 5th Grade)

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    The beginner or First Timer Kinder 5th grade will start and race within the venue completing a 0.5 mile loop. All riders will start on the line together but scored per gender and grade level

  • ADVANCED KIDS RACE (1st - 5th Grade)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Advanced - Race on the Sport Loop, 1 lap 1st 5th grade: Each grade will have its own wave start. Girls and Boys will start on the line together but will be scored separately. Course: 1 Lap of the Sport Loop: 3 Miles

  • ADVANCED KIDS RACE (6th - 8th Grade)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (2:30PM MST)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Advanced - Race on the Sport Loop, 2 laps 6th 8th grade: Each grade will have its own wave start. Girls and Boys will start on the line together but will be scored separately. Course: 2 Laps of the Sport Loop: 6 Miles total

  • KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:30AM MST)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    For the little shredders! All racing takes place at the pump track

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