Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race & Fun Ride

2027 8th Annual – Texas Canyon Mountain Bike Race & Fun Ride

Saturday January 30, 2027

10:00 am start time for the Fulton Full Course-42 miles
10:10 am start time for the Lockett Rocket Short Course-21 miles
10:20 am start time for the 6.2-mile Fun of the Amerind Fun Ride course
10:30 am start time for the Little Tykes Fun Loop
To register, visit:  https://bit.ly/TCMBR27

Registration is now open. 

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 to Amerind and join us for our exciting new racecourse (debuted last year on a rainy race day-with rave reviews from riders) it is 50% single track in and around the famous boulders of Texas Canyon!

The Fulton Full Course: Where racers will do four laps (42 miles) of jeep trails and single track.  Start time: 10:00 am

The Lockett Rocket Short Course: Racers will do two laps (21 miles) of jeep trails and single track. Start time: 10:10

For a course map with elevation gains please click on map at the bottom of the race site page.

Open to ages 12-99, Awards will be given to overall male and female winners along with 1st through 3rd place medals in each age division. Overall winners will also be awarded a piece of Native American art.

Race Divisions

Jr Male/Female 12-19

Male/Female 20-59

Male/Female 60+

The Texas Canyon Fun Ride we will have two categories:

The Friends of Amerind Fun Ride: Fun and non-technical 6.2 mile course that covers much of the Amerind Museum property. Riders will get a chance to challenge themselves on the dirt roads in and around the Amerind, while taking in the sights and gaining bragging rights for their efforts. E-bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes are all welcome.

Open to ages 8-99. This ride is all about fun! This non-competitive ride will not have awards. Participation medals will be given to all registrants.

Start time: 10:20 am

Little Tykes Fun Loop: Kids 8 and under can have a blast rolling around a short course of approximately .25 miles under mom and dad’s watchful supervision. This is non-competitive and entirely to let the kids get in on the day’s fun. Participation medals will be given! FREE to participate

Start time: 10:30 am

 

We will provide FREE hot coffee and cocoa in the morning to warm you up and get you going before the ride.

Once you have crossed the finished line, see if you placed and grab your award! After, grab a well-deserved bite from one of the food vendors. When you’re done, show your bike plate number or free guest passes to the admissions desk for free entry into the Amerind Museum, Art Gallery included with registration.  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.

Have fun and support a place you love!

Want to participate and register as a corporate or other large group? Please contact us for details we make it easy!

The Race Course

The race will be held entirely within Texas Canyon on the Amerind Foundation property. The new and improved course will take you on 2-4 loops of 50% single track and jeep trails in and around the famous boulders of Texas Canyon, an area only open to bikes on race day. Helmets are required. Please remember no dogs and no headsets, in compliance with our insurance requirements. This new racecourse is designed for mountain bikes; e-bikes, gravel bikes and other bikes are welcome to participate in the non-competitive Fun Ride.

Aid Stations – BYOB

This is a BYOB event- bring your own bottle of hydration. You must be 100% self-sufficient. There will be no aid stations on the course.

Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Onsite registration and packet pick-up will begin on race day at 8:00 am. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to allow time to pick up your packet, park, and attach your number plate.

RACE DAY REQUIREMENTS

ALL participants must adhere to the following requirements:

  • You must be 100% self-sufficient. There are no water stops, refreshments, or medical assistance at the race.
  • Your number plate with timing chip must be fastened to the handlebars and must not be obstructed or covered up in any way.
  • Your race is a gun start. Therefore, please be on the line and ready to start.
  • Helmets must be worn.
  • Participants must follow all instructions of the course marshals. Failure to adhere to course marshal instructions will result in an immediate disqualification

Results and Awards

All results will be streamed live on On Your Left Timing’s Results Page. During registration, you can also sign up for results text messaging.

We hope you will join us for a fun day at the Amerind!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Paradise Mills, a division of Arizona Grain

 

     

The Amerind would like to thank El Grupo and their youth cyclists for all their race day assistance!

El Grupo youth cyclists will be coaching and cheering on the Little Tykes, helping create tomorrow’s racers!

El Grupo empowering youth through bicycles.

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