12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Cortez, CO 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Cortez, CO
Venue
30100 HWY 160
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$150.00 – $480.00
Events
Solo, Duo, 3-4 Team, 3-4 Family, 3-4 Grommet
Includes
T-Shirt
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RACE DAY - MAY 9, 2026 (Mother's Day Weekend) 2026 Theme: 20th Annual Event PLEASE VISIT www.12hoursofmesaverde.com for the LATEST INFORMATION. The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde is a premier mountain bike event organized by volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of youth in Southwest Colorado. Relay teams and solo participants compete in this race by completing the most laps from 7 AM until 7 PM. The event is conveniently staged at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds and the epic 16-mile singletrack course uses trails within the renown Phil's World trail system. Register EARLY for this popular, fun, friendly, charity event! 12 Hours of Mesa Verde 2024 has a No Refund Policy*. If the event is cancelled due to, but not limited to, weather, pandemic, natural disaster, government orders, etc. no refunds will be issued. The No Refund Policy also applies to all participant cancellations, regardless of cause. The 12 Hours of Mesa Verde offers participant transfers for the current event only. A par

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Cortez, CO 2026?

12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Cortez, CO 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Cortez, Colorado.

Where is 12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Cortez, CO 2026 held?

12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Cortez, CO 2026 is held at 30100 HWY 160 in Cortez, Colorado.

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