Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race
- Date Sat 30th January 2027
- Time 9:00AM MST
- Location Dragoon, Arizona
- Price Free - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the 8th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race and Fun Ride on Saturday, January 30th, 2027, in the stunning Dragoon, Cochise region! This is your chance to explore the breathtaking beauty of Texas Canyon, an area typically closed to bikes. The event features an exciting new racecourse that winds through 50% single track amidst the iconic boulders of the canyon, promising an unforgettable experience for all participants.
Choose from a variety of race distances to suit your level of adventure! The competitive events include the Lockett Rocket Short Course, which consists of 2 laps over 21 miles, and the Fulton Full Course, a challenging 4 laps totaling 42 miles. For those looking for a more casual experience, the Friends of Amerind Fun Ride offers a non-competitive 6.2-mile course perfect for all riders, including E-bikes. Families can also join in the fun with the Little Tykes Fun Loop, a 0.25-mile course designed for kids 8 and under, ensuring everyone can participate in this fantastic day of biking and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to ride through a stunning landscape while supporting the
Choose from a variety of race distances to suit your level of adventure! The competitive events include the Lockett Rocket Short Course, which consists of 2 laps over 21 miles, and the Fulton Full Course, a challenging 4 laps totaling 42 miles. For those looking for a more casual experience, the Friends of Amerind Fun Ride offers a non-competitive 6.2-mile course perfect for all riders, including E-bikes. Families can also join in the fun with the Little Tykes Fun Loop, a 0.25-mile course designed for kids 8 and under, ensuring everyone can participate in this fantastic day of biking and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to ride through a stunning landscape while supporting the
Organiser's Description
The Amerind Museum presents the 8th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race & Fun Ride. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH is your opportunity to enjoy this awe-inspiring region that is normally closed to bikes. Come out and ride a scenic course in beautiful Texas Canyon. We have a new and improved racecourse (debuted last year on a rainy race day with rave reviews from riders). The course is 50% single track in and around the famous boulders of 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 10:00 a.m. for the 4 laps (42 mile) division and 10:10 am for the 2 laps (21 mile) division. Fun Ride (6.2 miles) (non-competitive & E-bikes welcome) will start at 9:00 am
THE RACE COURSE
The race will still be held entirely within Texas Canyon on the Amerind Foundation property.
Riders can choose from 4 different events:
LITTLE TYKES FUN LOOP: Kids 8 and under can have a blast rolling around a short course of approximately .25 miles under mom and dad's watchful supervision. This is non-competitive and entirely to let the kids get in on the day's fun. Participation medals will be given to all little riders!
THE FRIENDS OF AMERIND FUN RIDE: Fun and non-technical 6.2-mile course that covers much of the Amerind Museum property. Riders will get a chance to challenge themselves on the dirt roads in and around the Amerind, while taking in the sights and gaining bragging rights for their efforts. E-bikes, mountain bikes, and gravel bikes are all welcome. This ride is all about fun! This non-competitive ride will not have awards.
THE LOCKETT ROCKET SHORT COURSE: Racers will do two laps (21 miles of jeep trails and single track). Awards for both men and women age groups and overall. No e-bikes.
THE FULTON FULL COURSE: Racers will do four laps (42 miles of jeep trails and single track). Awards for both men and women age groups and overall. No e-bikes.
We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on courses that take you through spectacular Texas Canyon in areas that will only be open to mountain bikes on race day. This year's event will be made up of Jeep roads and Single track. 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 8:00 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 42-mile and 21-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+
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 10:00 a.m. for the 4 laps (42 mile) division and 10:10 am for the 2 laps (21 mile) division. Fun Ride (6.2 miles) (non-competitive & E-bikes welcome) will start at 9:00 am
THE RACE COURSE
The race will still be held entirely within Texas Canyon on the Amerind Foundation property.
Riders can choose from 4 different events:
LITTLE TYKES FUN LOOP: Kids 8 and under can have a blast rolling around a short course of approximately .25 miles under mom and dad's watchful supervision. This is non-competitive and entirely to let the kids get in on the day's fun. Participation medals will be given to all little riders!
THE FRIENDS OF AMERIND FUN RIDE: Fun and non-technical 6.2-mile course that covers much of the Amerind Museum property. Riders will get a chance to challenge themselves on the dirt roads in and around the Amerind, while taking in the sights and gaining bragging rights for their efforts. E-bikes, mountain bikes, and gravel bikes are all welcome. This ride is all about fun! This non-competitive ride will not have awards.
THE LOCKETT ROCKET SHORT COURSE: Racers will do two laps (21 miles of jeep trails and single track). Awards for both men and women age groups and overall. No e-bikes.
THE FULTON FULL COURSE: Racers will do four laps (42 miles of jeep trails and single track). Awards for both men and women age groups and overall. No e-bikes.
We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on courses that take you through spectacular Texas Canyon in areas that will only be open to mountain bikes on race day. This year's event will be made up of Jeep roads and Single track. 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 8:00 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 42-mile and 21-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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42 Mile
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 30th January 2027 (10:00AM MST)
$59.30
42 Miles of Jeep Roads and Single Track ~ Racers will do four 10 mile loops. (NO E-BIKES) 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. -
21 Mile
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 30th January 2027 (10:10AM MST)
$59.30
21 Miles of Jeep Roads and Single Track ~ Racers will do two 10 mile loops. (NO E-BIKES) 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 6.2 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 30th January 2027 (9:00AM MST)
$38.10
This is a Fun, non-technical, non-competitive division that allows e-bike and other riders to experience the canyon. The course covers much of the Amerind Museum property. One loop only starting a 9:00. -
FREE Little Tykes
Sat 30th January 2027 (9:05AM MST)
Free
Kids 8 and under can have a blast rolling around a short course of approximately .25 miles under mom and dad's watchful supervision. Participation medals will be given!
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