The Cactus Cup is Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, it’s 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!
No onsite registration
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND EVENTS:
Join us for 1, 2 or 3 days or racing. We have something for the whole family!
$7,000 Prize Purse with 5 deep payout awarded to the Cactus Cup Pro Male and Female field. You do NOT need to be a card carrying professional for this race. If you think you have what it takes, and want a shot at the cash, register as a Pro!
Cactus Cup Pro Men Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Cactus Cup Pro Women Overall Top 5: $1,200, $900, $600, $450, $250
Pro Preme for Fastest Short Track Lap: Men Top 1: $100, Women Top 1: $100
DAILY LEADER PRESENTATION – Presented by PEDAL INDUSTRIES
Pedal Industries – will be providing custom LEADER Socks for all daily leaders in each category of the stage race (full and mini). Wear your socks proudly going into the next day of racing!
Awards Ceremonies will take place at the end of each day of racing. Fastest riders in the stage race (3 days) are eligible for LEADER designation.
After day 3 winners in each division of the stage race will receive a Specialized Cactus Cup CHAMP Jersey.
TEAM PIT PASS HOLDER: RESERVED CAMPING & PARKING IN MAIN VENUE @ $350
A Pass Holder receives:
– A reserved 40×40 space in the main venue – right in the action!
– 3 vehicle passes – for all in your party to park / camp in your pit area
– 2 nights camping with in & out privileges. Flash your pass and get where you need to go
– Note – these spots are not just for official teams! Families, group of friends or individuals can be a Pass Holder as well. Split the price and share with friends 🙂
This pre-purchase alleviates the stress of the land grab. Passes are mailed out 2 weeks prior and your spot will be taped off awaiting your arrival. Move in begins on Friday morning at 8AM.
GENERAL PARKING AND CAMPING = FOUR PEAKS LOT @ $7 – $22 per day or per night
The Four Peaks Lot is across the street from the main venue with plenty of dry camping and daily parking. This lot is the first right after guard gate. Move in begins Friday morning at 7AM
RV CAMPING WITH HOOKUPS
If you are interested in the Park’s official campground that provides RV Hookups, showers and bathrooms. You will need to reserve directly with the park. This campgrounds are tucked in the park about 2-3 miles away from the event venue but is a great place to spend the weekend. These fill up FAST so book early
LOCATION:
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Fountain Hills, Az 85628
DIRECTIONS:
Click here for directions to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
We know life can get in the way sometimes, and inevitably sometimes you can’t make it…but we plan on you being there. Rather than cut you no slack, we offer more than most:
Note:
Deferrals – are only valid for 1 year (ie you can only defer an entry one time).
Transfers – must be used for the current registered year.
