CAVE CREEK CACTUS CLASSIC
Arizona's Real Mountain Bike Race
NOVEMBER 14, 2026
8:30AM START

Registration for the Cave Creek Cactus Classic (C4) is opening soon — and we’re kicking it off with a special launch party!

Join us Friday, July 17th at 6:00 PM at The Whining Pig – Desert Ridge to celebrate the start of another great race season. 🍻🌵

🎟️ In-person registration will be open at the party!
💰 Save 10% when you register in person!

Can’t make the party? No problem — general registration opens Monday, July 20th.

Come hang out with fellow riders, talk trails, get the latest C4 updates, and lock in your spot for one of the best mountain bike events in the Valley.

📅 Friday, July 17
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 The Whining Pig – Desert Ridge

Online Registration OPENS July 20th
 

All events are at Local Jonny's unless otherwise noted 

6033 East Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

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07:00AM Packet Pickup opens 

07:00AM Local Jonny's open for Coffee and Pastries

07:00AM DFMBA Tent open for  donations, membership and merchandise sales

07:00-07:30 Volunteer check-in

08:15AM   All riders must be in corral

08:15-08:30  Call ups, National Anthem, Announcements 

08:30 Race Start

 

09:00AM-12:00  On Course AID Station open

09:30-01:30PM Live Music-  Six Fingered  Man   @sixfingeredmanband1531

10:00AM 1st finishers expected

11:00AM-1:30PM  Post Ride celebration at Local Jonny's.Please lock your bike and join us for music and awards.

1:00PM Ride Cutoff, All riders must be off the course.

01:30PM Awards-RESULTS 2024

02:00PM  Event ends - See you next year. 11/07/2026

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RESULTS2024