The Rough Rider Gravel Stage Race
Three days of Arizona gravel!
Registration is now open!
Dates
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Ride Where Legends Rode.
The Rough Rider is a 3-day gravel stage race through the high desert of Prescott, AZ. Three gritty stages. Two route options. One unforgettable experience.
Register Now – Spots are limited.
This Isn’t Just a Race.
It’s a Frontier Test.
🛃️ Varied Adventure Routes – A mix of point-to-point, loops, and out-and-backs across Arizona’s raw and rugged terrain.
🤠 Western Grit – From historic mining towns to red rock ridgelines, every ride tells a story.
🔥 Earn It – Choose your line: Cavalry (long) or Scout (short), and ride full throttle or steady and strong.
🏆 Pro-Level Production – From the team behind TransRockies Race Series. Expect smooth ops, solid support, and unforgettable finish lines.
🩵 Campfire Camaraderie – Challenging days, shared miles, cold beers. What else matters?
3 Days. Mixed Terrain. Maximum Reward.
The Rough Rider is Arizona’s newest gravel stage race: three diverse stages, two distances, and endless high-desert stoke. Choose your path:
Cavalry – For riders who want the full fire
50–80 mi/day
Scout – Shorter, but still bold
30–50 mi/day
What’s included:
✅ Fully marked & GPS-tracked routes
✅ Aid stations with hydration + nutrition
✅ Timing, daily results, and awards
✅ Custom swag + finisher gear
✅ End-of-day hangouts + Western vibes
The Stages
Stage 1: GRIT — Jerome to Prescott
A high-desert point-to-point across ridgelines and open gravel, finishing on a rail-grade trail along Watson Lake.
Same for Cavalry & Scout: 49.2 mi / 919m
Stage 2: GRIND — The Five Corners Circuit
A remote and rugged loop through the Bradshaw backcountry. Altitude, attitude, and all the Arizona chunk.
Cavalry: 75.4 mi · Scout: 45.6 mi
Stage 3: GLORY — Thumb Butte Tour
This is the send-off: forested climbs, hidden routes, and one last test before the finish line.
Cavalry: 58.6 mi · Scout: 48.0 mi
If You Like Smooth Roads, Keep Scrolling.
This race is built for gravel riders who crave challenge, change, and camaraderie. If you can ride 30+ miles of mixed terrain and love pushing yourself in wild places, you belong here.
Be Part of the First Edition
Fall 2026 — Limited to 300 Riders
Be among the first to write your name into Rough Rider lore. This is the beginning of something big—and bold.
No fluff. No crowds. Just you, your bike, and the roughest rides in the West.
Registration is open. Spots are limited.
Cavalry or Scout—choose your path and ride rough.
