Cave Creek Cactus Classic (C4)

Cave Creek Cactus Classic

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Ride
Event Date

Nov 8, 2025

Location

Cave Creek, AZ

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer Arizona’s rugged desert trails in a race like no other!

The Cave Creek Cactus Classic (C4) takes you on a 25-mile mountain bike adventure through the breathtaking Sonoran Desert. Experience rocky ascents, technical singletrack, and fast descents in this challenging race that features 2,000 feet of elevation gain. With a unique gunshot start and a sheriff-escorted procession, you'll feel the thrill from the opening moments all the way through the spectator-friendly Flume Trail sprint finish. The event supports the Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association (DFMBA) and concludes with lively post-race festivities at Local Jonny’s Tavern & Cafe.

COURSE DETAILS

Rocky ascents, technical singletrack, and fast descents across Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and Cave Creek Regional Park; unique gunshot start and city escort.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Gunshot start and sheriff-led procession through Cave Creek
  • Spectator-friendly sprint finish on the Flume Trail
  • Post-race celebrations at Local Jonny’s, featuring awards, vendors, and live music
  • Supports DFMBA, a local non-profit association

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

24–25 miles

Elevation / Elevation Gain

City elevation: ~2,200 ft / Elevation gain of course: 2,000 ft

Terrain

Technical desert singletrack, rocky trails, rolling terrain, fast descents

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