The Cactus Cup

Name: The Cactus Cup
Address: McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, AZ, US
Telephone: (480) 518-3742
Price range: $$

Arizona’s Original MTB Stage Race.
🌵 March 13–15, 2026 🌵 Check out our website cactuscup.com to learn more and register for the 2026 Cactus Cup!

"The Cactus Cup was founded as all good mountain bike races should be; sitting on the tailgate of an old truck after a sweet singletrack ride pondering how cool it would be to race mountain bikes in the desert"
Dan Basinski – Circa 1990

The Specialized Cactus Cup is back in full force with some new format modifications for 2026! Ride through the saguaros, soak up the sun, and kick off the season with racing, mountain bike camp for the kids, bunny hop throwdowns, live music, and fresh gear.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!! Give yourself the ultimate TREAT this year and grab your spot for the 2026 Specialized Cactus Cup :)

10/27/2025

How is it almost NOVEMBER?!! Even though that completely freaks us out, we're also STOKED becuase it means the 2026 Cactus Cup is just that much closer! Don’t watch from the sidelines - sign up now and join the fun in 2026. Hit the link in our bio to snag your spot.

10/22/2025

XC 40-mile on Day 2: 43+ miles of raw desert trails with timed segments that can flip the leaderboard. Get ready to level up in 2026!

10/20/2025

Tiny tires, big smiles. Our Cactus Cup kids events are pure fun—where the next generation of shredders take the spotlight (ages 1 and up) 🧡

10/09/2025

Day 3 is for going all out with the XC Sprint: 20 miles of desert speed. This new loop packs in everything the old enduro course had to offer: fast flow, technical sections, and a couple of climbs that will surprise you on the final day of racing.

Peep the 🔗 to learn more and snag your spot!

10/06/2025

Not racing? No problem. We make it fun for everyone. Bike demos, food trucks, beer garden & shopping - the Cactus Cup energy is just as fun from the crowd! 🌵

09/30/2025

High speed, big energy. ⚡ The Short Track closes out Saturday night—a must-see race where pros throw down for cash.

Peep our 🔗 to sign up and join the fun in 2026!

09/25/2025

Why drive when you can stay? 🏕️ Camping is available on-site Cactus Cup weekend—wake up at the start line and soak in the desert all weekend long. Reserved spots available or join the masses in the overflow lot! March 14-15, 2026.

09/23/2025

40 miles of desert grit. 🌵🔥 The XC 40 is back—this epic endurance is the heart of the 2026 Cactus Cup. Who’s up for the challenge?

09/18/2025

🚴‍♀️ Little riders, big adventures! Kids Camp returns for 2026 with skills, games, and tons of fun on the trails. Perfect for the next generation of shredders. Cactus Cup’s got a kids mtb camp, balance bike races for 1-5-year-olds, and kids’ races up to 8th grade. Let ‘em rip while you hit the trails. No babysitter needed.

09/16/2025

New team categories: Join the relay (split days) or duo (ride together), and rack up points together! Grab a buddy and take on the 2026 Cactus Cup together.

Tag a riding buddy in the comments

09/09/2025

Fast. Intense. Strategic. 💥 Meet our NEW XC Sprint — one tough 20, designed to test every ounce of power in a short, action-packed format. Who’s in?

Link in bio for all the details

Address

McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Fountain Hills, AZ

Telephone

(480) 518-3742

Website

http://www.thecactuscup.com/

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