Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race & Fun Ride-April 26, 2025

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race & Fun Ride

Saturday, April 26, 2025

7:30 am start time for the 15.8-mile course

7:40 am start time for the 7.9-mile course

7:45 am start time for 7.9-mile non-competitive Fun Ride

To register, visit:  https://bit.ly/TCMBR25

The Amerind presents the 6th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Join us for this popular race and experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9 mile loops through the spectacular Texas Canyon Nature Preserve which is normally closed to bikes.

Open to ages 12-99, participants can select from three event options, including a non-competitive Fun Ride with E-bikes welcome. In addition to their medals, the overall winners of the 15.8 and the 7.9-mile race will receive a beautiful piece of Native American art. Awards are not given in the non-competitive Fun Ride division.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $24. Commemorative finishers medals will be given to the first 200 participants. After the awards ceremony, grab a bite—we will have food trucks—Your registration includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Galleries. Simply show your bike plate number or free passes to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

Make it a day! The Amerind always welcomes the public to come out and cheer on the riders and join in on the fun!

Race Divisions

Jr Male/Female 12-19

Male/Female 20-59

Male/Female 60+

Do you want to register as a corporate or other large group? Don’t hesitate to contact us for details; we make it easy!

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.

Register here: https://bit.ly/TCMBR25

We hope to see you on Saturday, April 26th!

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, May 18, 2024  

This year the Amerind will hold the 5th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race in May rather than September.

We hope you will come out on May 18th to ride in this awe-inspiring region which is normally closed to bikes. We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9-mile loops through the spectacular Texas Canyon. Also available is a non-competitive 7.9-mile e-bike course. The course is gravel and mountain bike friendly; e-bikes are permitted to participate ONLY in the non-competitive division.

The race starts at 7:30 am. for the 2 lap (15.8 mile) division and 7:40 am for the 1 lap (7.9 mile) division. E-bikes will start at 7:45 am – AFTER all competitive riders have cleared the start line.

Open to ages 12 -99.

In addition to their medals, the overall winners of 15.8 and the 7.9 race will receive a piece of Native American art.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $24.

Want to participate as a group with your coworkers, organization or club? contact us for details on discounts and arrangements, we make it easy.

After the Race, step inside the Museum and simply show your bike plate number or free guest passes to the admission desk for free entry into the Amerind Museum, Art Gallery, included with registration. Bring a picnic lunch or grab a bite at one of the food vendors and make a day of it!

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.

Whether you’re an experienced mountain bike racer or just want to ride in the non-competitive category, this is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people and have fun!

We hope to see you on Saturday, May 18!

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race details:
Who: Open to public – ages 12-99
Where: Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Rd. Dragoon, AZ. 85609
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Start Times: 7:30 15.8 mile course,  7:40 7.9 mile course, 7:45 E-Bike division

Thank you to our sponsor: The Mahoney Group 

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBR24

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race
Saturday, September 23, 2023
The Amerind Museum presents the 4th Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race, sponsored by The Mahoney Group. Here’s your chance to intimately experience this awe-inspiring region that is normally closed to the public. Come out and ride a scenic course in beautiful 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 7:30 am. for the 2 lap (15.8 mile) division and 7:40 am for the 1 lap (7.9 mile) division. E-bikes will start at 7:45 am – AFTER all competitive riders have cleared the start line.
We believe you will experience mountain biking at its best on a course that takes you on one or two 7.9-mile loops through spectacular Texas Canyon. Also available is a non-competitive 7.9-mile e-bike course. The course is gravel and mountain bike friendly; e-bikes are permitted to participate ONLY in the non-competitive division.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $24.  After the Race, step inside the Museum to explore the exhibits. Your race registration includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Art Gallery. Simply show your bike plate number to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

We hope to see you Saturday, September 23!

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race details:
Who: Open to public – ages 12-99
Where: Amerind Museum, 2100 N. Amerind Rd. Dragoon, AZ. 85609
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Start Times: 7:30 15.8 mile course
7:40 7.9 mile course
7:45 E-Bike division
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBR23

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Saturday, March 11, 2023

8:00 am-8:30 am Rolling Start

The Amerind Museum presents the Third Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride. Come out and ride the scenic 7.8-mile course in beautiful Texas Canyon.  Enjoy time riding with your friends, family, or by yourself in this awe-inspiring region that is normally closed to the public. 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 Fun Ride will have a “rolling start.” After you arrive and collect your packet, you are free to start your ride anytime between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. To keep the event both fun and safe, helmets are required to be worn by all participants.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $20. Commemorative finishers’ medals will be given to the first 250 registrants. After the Fun Ride, step inside the Museum to explore the exhibits. Your race registration includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Art Gallery. Simply show your bike plate number to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBFR2023

Texas Canyon Duathlon

Texas Canyon Duathlon

 

CANCELLED

Texas Canyon Duathlon

Sunday, May 15, 2022

6:00 am Start Time

Mark your calendars! The Amerind Museum is partnering with On Your Left Fitness to host the first off-road duathlon in Texas Canyon.  The Texas Canyon Duathlon will offer participants the opportunity to run and mountain bike in spectacular Texas Canyon. Individual and Relay Team options are available. Grab your running shoes and your mountain bike and join us for the inaugural Texas Canyon Duathlon.

Course details

3 Mile Trail Run

7.3 Mile Mountain Bike Ride

2.1 Mile Trail Run

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $20. Commemorative finishers medals will be given to the first 200 registrants. After your race, step inside of the Museum to explore the exhibits. Your race registration includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Art Gallery. Simply show your bib number to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

*This is a non-USA Triathlon sanctioned event. No USAT points will be earned. The relay team price includes the first 2 entries. If you want to add a 3rd member, it’s an additional $30 thru April 30 and $35 starting May 1.

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Father and son riding mountain bike during the Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

 

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride Saturday, March 5, 2022

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Saturday, March 5, 2022

8:00 am-9:00 am Rolling Start

The Amerind Museum presents the 2nd Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride. Come out and ride the scenic 7.8 mile course in beautiful Texas Canyon.  Enjoy time riding with your friends, family, or by yourself in this awe-inspiring region that is normally closed to the public. 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 Fun Ride will have a “rolling start.” After you arrive and collect your packet, you are free to start your ride anytime between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. To keep the event both fun and safe, helmets are required to be worn by all participants.

Shirts commemorating your ride can be purchased during the registration process for $20. Commemorative finishers medals will be given to the first 250 participants. After the Fun Ride be sure to grab a bite to eat from the food truck. Then step inside of the Museum to explore the exhibits. Your race registration includes free entry into the Amerind Museum and Art Gallery. Simply show your bike plate number to the admissions desk to take advantage of this offer.

To register visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBFR2022

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race

 

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race

Sponsored by Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Saturday, September 18, 2021

The Amerind Museum presents the Second Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race. Here’s your chance to intimately experience a section of Amerind’s beautiful property that is normally closed to the public. Come out and ride the scenic 15.6 mile course in beautiful Texas Canyon, while being safely socially distanced. 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.

To register or for more information visit: https://bit.ly/TCMBR21

 

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

 

Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride

Saturday, March 6, 2021

The Amerind Museum presents the 1st Annual Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Fun Ride. Come out and ride a scenic course in beautiful Texas Canyon. Enjoy time with your family or by yourself in this awe inspiring region that is normally closed to the public. 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.

To register visit https://bit.ly/TCMBFR2021Â