📅 2026 Race Schedule
All ACA races for the STMS Mountain Bike Team Sonoran Trails Middle School and associated with Cactus Shadows Mountain Bike Team
📋 2026 Key Dates
| Mar. 1 | Coach and Team Registration Opens |
| Apr. 1 | Rider & Race Registration Opens · Preseason Begins |
| Apr. 18 | Skills Clinics – Kiwanis Park, Tempe (coaches only) |
| Apr. 19 | Leadership Summit – SCHEELS, Chandler (coaches only) |
| June 1 | Regular Season Begins |
| Apr. 4 | Highline Park, Phoenix |
| May 9 | Kennedy Park, Tucson |
| May 31 | Watson Lake Park, Prescott |
Girls-focused riding camps open to all skill levels. Visit arizonacycling.org for registration.
The preseason runs April 1 – May 31. The maximum number of preseason activities teams may conduct has been increased from 6 to 8. The regular season begins June 1.
We compete as part of the North Conference in the Arizona Cycling Association (ACA) middle school league.
Race venues span Northern and Central Arizona. Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes before your start time for check-in and warm-up.
Race #1 – Fort Tuthill County Park
⬅ Next RaceRace #2 – Pioneer Park, Prescott
UpcomingRace #3 – Venue TBA
UpcomingThe location for Race #3 has not yet been announced. Check arizonacycling.org for updates.
Race #4 – McDowell Mountain Regional Park
UpcomingACA State Championships
🏆 ChampionshipThe ACA State Championship determines the top riders across all divisions. All qualifying riders are encouraged to attend and compete for the championship title.
End of Season Celebration
🎉 Team EventJoin us to wrap up the 2026 season and celebrate our riders and coaches. Details on date, time, and location will be announced — stay tuned to TeamSnap for updates.
Showing upcoming races only.
All 2026 races are still ahead — Race #1 (Sept 13 – Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff), Race #2 (Sept 26 – Pioneer Park, Prescott), Race #3 (Oct 11 – Venue TBA), Race #4 (Oct 24 – McDowell Mountain, Fountain Hills), and the State Championships (Nov 7–8 – Wren Arena, Fort Huachuca). Switch to "All Races" for full details.
Races that have been completed.
The 2026 season has not started. View previous season results on the Arizona Cycling website.
🕐 Race Day Schedule
| 7:00 a.m. | Middle School Head Coaches Meeting |
| 8:00 a.m. | Middle School Boys Race |
| 8:45 a.m. | Middle School Girls Race |
| 9:00 a.m. | High School Head Coaches Meeting |
| 10:00 a.m. | High School Boys Varsity/JV1 Race |
| 10:30 a.m. | 🏅 Middle School Awards |
| 11:30 a.m. | High School Girls Race |
| 1:00 p.m. | High School Boys JV2/Freshman Race |
| 3:00 p.m. | High School Awards |
* Times are approximate and subject to change. Arrive at least 60 minutes before your race for check-in and warm-up.
🏁 Race Categories & Wave Start Times
| Category | Plate | Staging | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVE 1 — Middle School Boys | |||
| Boys 8th Grade | Blue 5000s | 7:45 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. |
| Boys 7th Grade | Copper 6000s | 7:50 a.m. | 8:05 a.m. |
| Boys 6th Grade | Yellow 7000s | 7:55 a.m. | 8:10 a.m. |
| WAVE 2 — Middle School Girls | |||
| Girls 8th Grade | Blue 500s | 8:30 a.m. | 8:45 a.m. |
| Girls 7th Grade | Copper 600s | 8:35 a.m. | 8:50 a.m. |
| Girls 6th Grade | Yellow 700s | 8:40 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. |
| WAVE 3 — High School Boys Varsity / JV1 | |||
| Boys Varsity | Blue 1000s | 9:45 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Boys JV1 – Division 1 | Copper 2000–2499 | 9:50 a.m. | 10:05 a.m. |
| Boys JV1 – Division 2 | Yellow 2500–2999 | 9:55 a.m. | 10:10 a.m. |
| WAVE 4 — High School Girls | |||
| Girls Varsity | Blue 100s | 11:15 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| Girls Junior Varsity 1 | Copper 200s | 11:20 a.m. | 11:35 a.m. |
| Girls Junior Varsity 2 | Yellow 300s | 11:25 a.m. | 11:40 a.m. |
| Girls Freshman | Grey 400s | 11:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. |
| WAVE 5 — High School Boys JV2 / Freshman | |||
| Boys JV2 – Division 1 | Copper 3000–3499 | 12:45 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Boys JV2 – Division 2 | Yellow 3500–3999 | 12:50 p.m. | 1:05 p.m. |
| Boys Freshman – Division 1 | Grey 4000–4499 | 12:55 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. |
| Boys Freshman – Division 2 | Red 4500–4999 | 1:00 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. |
* Staging time is when riders should be lined up at the start. Be at staging before your staging time — the race will not wait.
🔢 Race Number Plates
All student-athletes will receive a race number plate and riders will use the same plate for the entire race series. Number plates have chip timing transponders on the backside — exercise care to avoid damage.
Please remove the number plate from the bike and return it to the head coach before loading for transport to prevent damage or loss.
Replacement number plates will be available at the registration tent for $25.
🚵 Pre-Ride
The course will be open for pre-ride to all registered student-athletes and licensed coaches on the following schedule:
- Friday, 12:00 p.m. – sunset — Open to all registered student-athletes and licensed coaches
- Saturday, ~3:00 p.m. – sunset — Open following the conclusion of racing
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, the course is open to the following groups only:
- High school female student-athletes
- Middle school student-athletes (female and male)
- Their licensed coaches
High school boys are not allowed on the course during this period.
📚 Rider Resources
Make sure all three items are complete before race day:
- Profile completed in the ACA registration system (CCN)
- Release forms signed electronically
- ACA membership and race registration fees paid
📋 Student Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to get race-ready — registration, gear, and race-day prep all in one place.
View Checklist →🚀 Quick-Start Guide
New to racing? The ACA Quick-Start Guide walks you through everything from signing up to your first start line.
View Guide →🌐 All Rider Resources
Visit the official ACA Rider Resources page for forms, guides, registration help, and more.
arizonacycling.org →🪖 Required Race-Day Gear
🪖 Helmet
CPSC, ASTM, or EN-1078 certified mountain bike helmet required. No road helmets.
🧤 Gloves
Full-finger gloves required for all race categories to protect hands during falls.
🚲 Bike Check
Working brakes, no loose parts. Bikes will be inspected at check-in. Bring your own tools.