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Rough Rider Gravel

October 29 - November 01 2026
Prescott AZ
Date Confirmed
Registration Opened: October 22 2025
 
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Distances: 3 days
Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles
Limited to: 300 Participants

GRIT. GRIND. GLORY.

3-Stage Gravel Bike Race • Prescott, Arizona
October 30 – November 1, 2026

The Rough Rider is a bold new gravel stage race launching in 2026, bringing three days of wild riding, western grit, and Arizona charm to the high desert.

Based in Historic Downtown Prescott, this event blends world-class riding with a uniquely local spirit—drawing on the legacy of frontier hero Buckey O’Neill and the rough-and-ready cavalrymen of the Spanish-American War.

Featuring epic routes through the Prescott National Forest and beyond, the race delivers challenging terrain, scenic backcountry, and legendary vibes in one of Arizona’s most iconic adventure destinations.

The Rough Rider

 
Start Located At: N Cortez St, Prescott, AZ
 
 
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Thursday, October 29

Check in. Gear up. Meet the cavalry.

2:00 - 6:00 pm: Registration and Sign-On in Downtown Prescott

2:00 - 6:00 pm: Afternoon Social in Downtown Prescott

Beer’s on. Vibes high. Meet your fellow Rough Riders.

6:00 pm: Opening Briefing in Downtown Prescott

Welcome, route preview, and everything you need to know before you saddle up

 

Friday, October 30: Stage 1 – GRIT

Jerome to Granite Dells
From haunted switchbacks to hero gravel

6:00 am - 6:45 am: Last chance for package pickup – Downtown Prescott

7:00 am: Load shuttles to Jerome from Downtown Prescott

7:15 am: Shuttles depart for Jerome

9:00 am: Stage 1 Start – Jerome, AZ

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Riders finishing at Prescott Peavine Trail – pickups from Peavine Trail will get you back to Downtown Prescott

3:30 - 5:30 pm: Afternoon Social – Downtown Prescott (Beer will be served)

5:00 pm: Stage 1 Awards Ceremony and Briefing, Downtown Prescott

 

Saturday, October 31: Stage 2 - GRIND

Mount Union
Higher. Harder. Hallowed ground.

7:40 am: Call to Start, Downtown Prescott

8:00 am: Stage 2 Start

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Riders finishing - Downtown Prescott

3:30 - 5:30 pm: Halloween Social in Downtown Prescott. (Beer will be served)

5:00 pm: Stage 2 Awards Ceremony and Briefing at Downtown Prescott

 

Sunday, November 1: Stage 3 - GLORY

Skull Valley
Fast. Fierce. Final Chapter.

7:40 am: Call to Start, Downtown Prescott

8:00 am: Stage 3 Start

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Riders finishing at Downtown Prescott

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Post Race Social and Lunch – Downtown Prescott

1:30 pm: Stage 3 and Overall Awards Ceremonies Downtown Prescott - for all complete categories.

2:30 pm: Stage 3 and Overall Awards Ceremonies Downtown Prescott - for any outstanding categories.

Registration Fees

2026 Pricing

Field Limit: 300 Riders

The West rewards those who commit early!

First to Saddle Up – First 100 spots - $399
Ride with the Regiment – Spots 101-200 - $499
Last Call to the Line – Spots 201-300 - $599

Deposit Now. Ride Later:

Easy instalment payment options are available at checkout! 

Note that additional taxes and registration platform fees will be visible on the registration form.

Included

What Your Entry Includes:

You’re not just signing up for a race. You’re stepping into a story.

·    Cowboy miles, mountain views, and desert dust

·    3 unforgettable days of gravel racing in and around the legendary terrain of Prescott, Arizona

·    Afternoon socials in historic Downtown Prescott

·    Daily awards and podium celebrations

·    Daily rider briefings and safety updates

·    Professionally mapped, marked, and supported routes

·    Full Pint and Half Pint distance options

·    2 fully stocked aid stations per stage

·    Course ambassadors and medical support

·    Rough Rider T-Shirt and exclusive souvenir

·    Swag and sponsor giveaways

·    Chip timing and full stage results

·    Bragging rights that don’t fade with dust or time

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
Marshalls
Roving Mechanical Support
 
Community
Volunteers
After Party
 
Features
Course Timing
Category / Race Prizes
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Personalised Bib (Name and QR Code)
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Number of Aid Stations: 2
 
Offical Website
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