Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 7:30AM MST
- Location Dragoon, Arizona
- Price $48.70
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the 7th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in the stunning Dragoon, Cochise region! This unique event offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Texas Canyon, a site normally closed to bikes. Riders can choose from two competitive distances: the challenging 15.8-mile course featuring two laps, starting at 7:30 AM, or the 7.9-mile single lap, kicking off at 7:40 AM. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the non-competitive Fun Ride, which welcomes E-bikes, will commence at 7:45 AM.
This year's race promises an exciting new course that will showcase the natural beauty of Texas Canyon while supporting the Amerind Museum's mission to promote knowledge and understanding of Native Peoples of the Americas. Participants are encouraged to be self-sufficient, as there will be no aid stations along the route. Don’t forget to bring your own hydration and arrive early for registration and packet pick-up starting at 6:00 AM. Join fellow biking enthusiasts for a day filled with adventure, competition, and community engagement in the heart of Arizona!
This year's race promises an exciting new course that will showcase the natural beauty of Texas Canyon while supporting the Amerind Museum's mission to promote knowledge and understanding of Native Peoples of the Americas. Participants are encouraged to be self-sufficient, as there will be no aid stations along the route. Don’t forget to bring your own hydration and arrive early for registration and packet pick-up starting at 6:00 AM. Join fellow biking enthusiasts for a day filled with adventure, competition, and community engagement in the heart of Arizona!
Organiser's Description
The Amerind Museum presents the 7th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Ride. Heres your chance to intimately experience this awe-inspiring region that is normally closed to Bikes. Come out and ride a scenic course in beautiful Texas Canyon. Participation in the event enables Amerind to further its mission of fostering and promoting knowledge and understanding of the Native Peoples of the Americas through research, education, conservation, and community engagement.
The race starts at 7:30 am. for the 2 lap (15.8 mile) division and 7:40 am for the 1 lap (7.9 mile) division. Fun Ride (non-competitive & E-bikes welcome) will start at 7:45 am - AFTER all competitive riders have cleared the start line.
THE RACE COURSE
NEW COURSE IN 2026 ~ DETAILS COMING SOON!
The race will still be held entirely within Texas Canyon on the Amerind Foundation property.
(TO BE EDITED WHEN DETAILS OF NEW COURSE ARE AVAILABLE ~ We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9-mile loops through spectacular Texas Canyon, an area that will only be open to the Mountain Bikes on race day. Helmets are required. Please remember no dogs and no headsets, in compliance with our insurance requirements---- you will really want to be in the moment anyway. The course is gravel and mountain bike friendly; e-bikes are permitted to participate ONLY in the non-competitive division.)
AID STATIONS - BYOB
This is a BYOB event- bring your own bottle of hydration. You must be 100% self-sufficient. There will be no aid stations on the course.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
Onsite registration and packet pick-up will begin on race day at 6:00 am. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME TO ALLOW TIME TO PARK, PICK UP YOUR PACKET, AND ATTACH YOUR NUMBER PLATE.
RACE DAY REQUIREMENTS
ALL participants must adhere to the following requirements:
* You must be 100% self-sufficient. There are no water stops, refreshments, or medical assistance at the race.
* You must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least two weeks prior to the event.
* Your number plate with timing chip must be fastened to the handlebars and must not be obstructed or covered up in any way.
* Your race is a gun start. Therefore, please be on the line and ready to start.
* HELMETS MUST BE WORN.
* Participants must follow all instructions of the course marshals. Failure to adhere to course marshal instructions will result in an immediate disqualification
RESULTS AND AWARDS
All results will be streamed live on On Your Left Timing's Results Page. During registration, you can also sign up for results text messaging.
Awards will be given to 1st through 3rd place Male and Female in each category (listed below), as well as to the Overall Male and Female winners in both the 7.9-mile and 15.8-mile events. Awards will not be given in the non-competitive Fun Ride division.
RACE AWARDS
Overall Winners Male/Female
Jr Male/Female 12-19
Male/Female 20-59
Male/Female 60+
The race starts at 7:30 am. for the 2 lap (15.8 mile) division and 7:40 am for the 1 lap (7.9 mile) division. Fun Ride (non-competitive & E-bikes welcome) will start at 7:45 am - AFTER all competitive riders have cleared the start line.
THE RACE COURSE
NEW COURSE IN 2026 ~ DETAILS COMING SOON!
The race will still be held entirely within Texas Canyon on the Amerind Foundation property.
(TO BE EDITED WHEN DETAILS OF NEW COURSE ARE AVAILABLE ~ We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9-mile loops through spectacular Texas Canyon, an area that will only be open to the Mountain Bikes on race day. Helmets are required. Please remember no dogs and no headsets, in compliance with our insurance requirements---- you will really want to be in the moment anyway. The course is gravel and mountain bike friendly; e-bikes are permitted to participate ONLY in the non-competitive division.)
AID STATIONS - BYOB
This is a BYOB event- bring your own bottle of hydration. You must be 100% self-sufficient. There will be no aid stations on the course.
REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
Onsite registration and packet pick-up will begin on race day at 6:00 am. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME TO ALLOW TIME TO PARK, PICK UP YOUR PACKET, AND ATTACH YOUR NUMBER PLATE.
RACE DAY REQUIREMENTS
ALL participants must adhere to the following requirements:
* You must be 100% self-sufficient. There are no water stops, refreshments, or medical assistance at the race.
* You must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least two weeks prior to the event.
* Your number plate with timing chip must be fastened to the handlebars and must not be obstructed or covered up in any way.
* Your race is a gun start. Therefore, please be on the line and ready to start.
* HELMETS MUST BE WORN.
* Participants must follow all instructions of the course marshals. Failure to adhere to course marshal instructions will result in an immediate disqualification
RESULTS AND AWARDS
All results will be streamed live on On Your Left Timing's Results Page. During registration, you can also sign up for results text messaging.
Awards will be given to 1st through 3rd place Male and Female in each category (listed below), as well as to the Overall Male and Female winners in both the 7.9-mile and 15.8-mile events. Awards will not be given in the non-competitive Fun Ride division.
RACE AWARDS
Overall Winners Male/Female
Jr Male/Female 12-19
Male/Female 20-59
Male/Female 60+
Races
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15.8 Mile MTB Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$48.70
Two 7.9 mile loops. Riders must provide their own hydration (there are no aid stations on the course). The course will be marked with signs and flagging, and course volunteers will be present at critical turns. -
7.9 Mile MTB Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:40AM MST)
$48.70
One 7.9 mile loop. Riders must provide their own hydration (there are no aid stations on the course). The course will be marked with signs and flagging, and course volunteers will be present at critical turns. -
Fun Ride 7.9 Mile (Non-Competitve With E-Bikes Welcome)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:45AM MST)
$48.70
This is a non-competitive division that allows e-bike and other riders to experience the canyon. One loop only starting a 7:45 after all competitive riders have cleared the start line.
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