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Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Dragoon, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Mile | Mountain Bike | Jan 30, 202710:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 21 Mile | Mountain Bike | Jan 30, 202710:10 AM | $65 | – |
| Fun Ride 6.2 Mile | Bike RideBike 6.2 mi | Jan 30, 202710:20 AM | $45 | – |
| FREE Little Tykes | Bike Ride | Jan 30, 202710:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 42 Mile and 21 Mile: $65 until Jan 30.
- Fun Ride 6.2 Mile: $45 until Jan 30.
- FREE Little Tykes: Free until Jan 30.
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 42 Mile starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 5,220 feet above sea level, high enough that most athletes from lower ground race noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2100 N Amerind Rd, Dragoon, AZ 85609
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race?
The 10.1-mile bike course climbs 540 feet, about 54 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Canyon 2026 Race Competitive CourseBike, loop, 96% unpaved | 10.1 mi | 540 ft | rolling |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race ranks
- No. 14 of 50 on Hilliest bike rides
- No. 26 of 41 on Largest bike rides in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (6 years)21 Mile
48
finishers
2:15:58
median
1:41:12
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men
42 Mile
26
finishers
3:43:05
median
2:54:31
winning time
5% / 95%
women / men
Fun Ride 6.2 Mile
22
finishers
1:00:01
median
44:04
winning time
27% / 73%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (On Your Left Fitness and Timing) for Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race?
At the 2026 21 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:39 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:23, and half the field in 2:15:58; the last tenth came in after 3:00:43.
At the 2026 42 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 3:01:28 or better, the top quarter in 3:22:47, and half the field in 3:43:05; the last tenth came in after 4:28:06.
At the 2026 Fun Ride 6.2 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 45:38 or better, the top quarter in 49:59, and half the field in 1:00:01; the last tenth came in after 1:36:10.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:54:16 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:57:11 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 50 percent since 2021.
64
2021
57
2022
59
2023
106
2024
64
2025
96
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race Mountain Bike year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 64 to 48 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:32:26 to 2:15:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 (+41%) | 2:15:58 | under 1:46:39 | 1:41:12 |
| 2025 | 34 (-53%) | 1:22:40 | under 1:03:10 | 55:30 |
| 2024 | 72 (+71%) | 1:22:05 | under 1:06:07 | 1:02:30 |
| 2023 | 42 (-5%) | 1:28:34 | under 1:11:01 | 1:04:38 |
| 2022 | 44 (-31%) | 1:43:50 | under 1:11:56 | 1:08:29 |
| 2021 | 64 | 1:32:26 | under 1:12:19 | 59:39 |
From each year's official results for the Mountain Bike; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 30 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2100 N Amerind Rd, Dragoon, AZ 85609Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 5,220 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Mountain Bike, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 30, 2027), 2026 (Jan 24, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (May 18, 2024), 2023 (Sep 23, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race?
- Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Mountain Bike, Bike Ride.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 48 athletes finished the 21 Mile; the median finish was 2:15:58 and the winner finished in 1:41:12.
- Where does it start?
- 2100 N Amerind Rd, Dragoon, AZ 85609.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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.