SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP
When is SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP?
SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP takes place on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Fountain Hills, AZ.
What distances does SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP offer?
SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP offers 16 events: LITTLE SHREDDERS RACE (Beginner Kinder - 5th grade), VINTAGE CRITERIUM RACE, ADVANCED KIDS RACE (1st - 5th grade), ADVANCED KIDS RACE (6th - 8th grade), XC - 10 MILE, XC SPRINT - 20 MILE, GRAVEL SHAKEOUT, XC - 25 MILE, XC - 40 MILE, CACTUS CUP, PRO CACTUS CUP, MINI CUP DUO, KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5, MINI CUP, KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP, CACTUS CUP DUO.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE SHREDDERS RACE (Beginner Kinder - 5th grade) | 0.5 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| VINTAGE CRITERIUM RACE | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| ADVANCED KIDS RACE (1st - 5th grade) | 3.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| ADVANCED KIDS RACE (6th - 8th grade) | 6.0 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| XC - 10 MILE | 9.5 mi | $60.00 | Register |
| XC SPRINT - 20 MILE | 20.0 mi | $85.00 | Register |
| GRAVEL SHAKEOUT | 23.1 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| XC - 25 MILE | 23.5 mi | $105.00 | Register |
| XC - 40 MILE | 42.7 mi | $105.00 | Register |
| CACTUS CUP | — | $200.00 | Register |
| PRO CACTUS CUP | — | $180.00 | Register |
| MINI CUP DUO | — | $250.00 | Register |
| KIDS BALANCE BIKE RACE - Ages 1-5 | — | $10.00 | Register |
| MINI CUP | — | $200.00 | Register |
| KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP 15 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| CACTUS CUP DUO | — | $250.00 | Register |
How much does SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP cost?
Registration for SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP held?
SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP is held in Fountain Hills, AZ at 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr..
About SPECIALIZED CACTUS CUP
🌵 The Cactus Cup is Back — With an All-New 2-Day Format! 🌵
Get ready for a fresh take on Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage Race, now packing all the action into an epic 2-day weekend of desert riding, fast racing, and good times.
Since 1991, The Cactus Cup has been the season kickoff for mountain bikers of all levels — and this year, we’re mixing it up with new formats, fresh challenges, and even more ways to race!
🔥 What's New?
We’ve packed the fun into two stacked days of racing — with something for everyone.
For the Pros:
- Saturday:
- XC 40-Mile Big Loop
- Short Track Showdown (evening throwdown!)
- Sunday:
- XC 20-Mile Sprint
- 🏆 Pro Cup Winner = Aggregate Time of all 3 races
For Age Groupers – Two Cup Options:
- The Cactus Cup
- Saturday: XC 40-Mile (same course as the pros)
- Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint
- 🏆 Winner = Combined Time from both days
- The Mini Cup
- Saturday: XC 25-Mile
- Sunday: XC 20-Mile Sprint
- 🏆 Winner = Combined Time from both days
👯♀️ New Team Category – Ride with a Friend!
- Duo: Ride both days together — just finish within 2 minutes of each other!
Whether you’re chasing the Cup, teaming up with a buddy, or just out for a desert rip — you can race 1, 2, or both days.
This Is the Cactus Cup Like You’ve Never Seen It.
Same iconic trails. Same Cactus Cup vibe. Now with more ways to play. Let’s ride!