Three days, three distinct venues — Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and Glorieta — each with its own personality. This is a full stage-race format, meaning you're accumulating time across the weekend, so both the competitive instincts and the "just survive and enjoy it" crowd have a legitimate reason to show up. Fully supported and professionally run, with a structure that welcomes everyone from podium hunters to riders who just want a guided excuse to explore the state's best trails.
The terrain is quintessential northern New Mexico: high-desert singletrack that mixes flow with tech, altitude with exposure, and drops you into views that go on forever. The three venues spread across the region give each stage a different feel — you're not lapping the same trails for three days.
For the racers, there's a $20,000 cash prize purse split evenly between men and women, paid out across overall standings and individual stage wins — which means the racing stays hot all weekend, not just on the final day. For everyone else, it's a rare chance to ride world-class New Mexico trails with full support and a built-in crew of like-minded people.