BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTB Diaries - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mtbdiaries.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MTB Diaries REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T115922 CREATED:20260218T211926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T004131Z UID:3479-1802520000-1802606400@mtbdiaries.com SUMMARY:24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2027: Dates\, Registration & Rider Guide DESCRIPTION:Willow Springs Road leading into 24 Hour Town at the foot of the Black Mountains. Every February\, this remote stretch of the Sonoran Desert becomes one of mountain biking’s most celebrated addresses. Photo: MTB Diaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n24 HOP 2027\n\n\n\nRegistration for 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2027 isn’t open yet — but if you’re already thinking about it\, you’re not early. You’re on time. \n\n\n\n24HOP sells out quickly after registration opening\, every year. The riders who show up in February are almost always the ones who started planning in September\, or sooner. \n\n\n\nThis page has everything you need to get started: event details as they’re confirmed\, course breakdown\, logistics\, and a complete guide to making the most of your time in Tucson before and after the race. \n\n\n\nBecause if you’re flying in to ride one of the best events in mountain biking\, you might as well ride some of the best trails in the country while you’re here. \n\n\n\n→ Is 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Worth It? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuick Facts\n\n\n\nWhen: February 2027 (exact dates TBD — typically Presidents’ Day weekend)Where: Willow Springs Ranch\, near Oracle\, AZ — about 45 minutes north of TucsonWho: Solo riders\, duos\, and teams up to 10Course: ~17 miles per lap | ~1\,200 ft elevation gain | 60–90 min average lap timeTerrain: Fast\, rolling singletrack through classic Sonoran Desert sceneryLighting: Mandatory for night laps (sunset to sunrise)Vibe: Equal parts endurance race\, camping trip\, and desert community gathering \n\n\n\nWe’ll update this page with official 2027 dates as soon as they’re announced. See Registration below to make sure you don’t miss it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Is 24HOP?\n\n\n\nPicture this: thousands of riders\, lights glowing in the night\, grinding out laps on a remote desert loop. Some are here for glory\, some for bragging rights\, most for the stories. \n\n\n\n24HOP is equal parts endurance race\, camping trip\, and community gathering — a true showcase of why Tucson is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the U.S. It starts at high noon on Saturday and ends 24 hours later\, with everything from elite solo efforts to 10-person teams in costumes running laps through the cactus. The desert does not care what category you’re in. \n\n\n\nIf you want the full breakdown of whether 24HOP is right for you — solo vs. team\, fitness requirements\, honest expectations — read our full event review: Is 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Worth It? (coming soon). \n\n\n\nAnd here’s the 2026 24 HOP event entry\, including a quick recap. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n2027 registration opens through Epic Rides — typically in the fall\, often September or October. \n\n\n\nIt sells out fast. Not “sells out in a few days” fast. Minutes/hours fast. If you missed 2026\, you know. \n\n\n\nThe most important thing you can do right now: go directly to Epic Rides and sign up for their official registration notification. That’s the alert that actually matters — it comes from the organizer the moment the window opens. \n\n\n\n→ Sign up for official 2027 registration alerts at Epic Rides \n\n\n\nHow to be ready when registration opens: \n\n\n\n\nCreate your Epic Rides account before registration opens\n\n\n\nHave your team roster ready\, you’ll need everyone’s details\n\n\n\nKnow your category (solo\, duo\, 4/5/8/10-person team)\n\n\n\nHave payment info ready to go\n\n\n\nMost important: your awesome team name\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTucson Trail Intel and Race Week Logistics Before February\n\n\n\nMTB Diaries will have course notes\, ride recommendations\, and race prep content in the months leading up to 24HOP. Sign up below and we’ll send it when it’s ready.Get Tucson ride intel and 24HOP 2027 updates from MTB Diaries\, and a free Tucson Trails MTB Cheat Sheet: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n Get the Free Tucson Trails MTB Cheat Sheet\n Your quick reference for the best rides in Tucson broken down by skill level\, terrain\, and more. Plus insider tips for riding The Old Pueblo. Then get updates when MTBD’s full Tucson Ride Guide launches. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n Send It\n \n \n \n Loading…\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n Let’s Roll\n Success–we think! Check your inbox for our confirmation email. If not\, check your junk mail and add howdy@mtbdiaries.com to your list of trusted senders. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nThe 24HOP course is a desert masterpiece — fast\, flowy\, and technical in just the right places. Expect hardpack singletrack\, punchy climbs\, and sections of cactus-lined trail that glow at sunrise. \n\n\n\nHighlights: \n\n\n\n\nThe “Bitches” — a series of rolling\, energy-sapping\, gasline road climbs early in the lap. There is a bypass option for this section available to all riders after Lap 1. Unless you’re in a rush\, it’s recommended to try this out (one of the nicest sections of trail on the course).\n\n\n\nDesert Solitude — miles of fast-rolling desert singletrack\, with slight grades and a few punchy ups/downs. Also… the Whiskey Tree.\n\n\n\nFinal climb and high-speed descent back to camp — the longest sustained climb on the course\, followed by the quickest descent (including the optional rock roll and kicker)\, then you’re done.\n\n\n\nPro insight: The course is not especially technical\, but fatigue\, darkness\, and desert hazards (rocks\, cholla) make it a true endurance test.\n\n\n\n2026 course note: Weather was perfect\, with desert rains even kissing the soil briefly on Friday. Then bright and sunny on Saturday for the start\, and a starry night to ride through.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting There\n\n\n\nDriving: Willow Springs Ranch is located near the town of Oracle\, Arizona. From Tucson\, head north on Oracle Road (AZ-77) for about 45 minutes. Turn left on Willow Springs Road (dirt) and follow the signs to the venue. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamping\n\n\n\nAll participants camp on siteSpots are first come\, first served (except reserved premium/vendor areas)Expect limited facilities — bring everything you need for off-grid desert living \n\n\n\nRV / Trailer Tip: Access road is rough. Air down your tires a bit and drive slow. Once at 24 Hour town\, certain areas are not accessible due to clearance issues (ruts\, rocks\, etc.) Plan to arrive early to lock down a primo spot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\n\nA successful 24HOP weekend is all about preparation. Here’s a quick rundown: \n\n\n\n\nFast-rolling mountain bike (light and fast works well)\n\n\n\nHelmet\, gloves\, eyewear\n\n\n\nLights: handlebar and helmet (at least one light is required to ride from 5 pm onwards)\n\n\n\nTools\, tubes\, floor pump\, lube\n\n\n\nShelter (tent\, van\, RV) and a place to sleep\n\n\n\nFood & hydration for the weekend\n\n\n\nWarm clothes — it gets cold at night (including rain gear… some years it rains)\n\n\n\nCash for food trucks and merch\n\n\n\n\nFor a detailed checklist\, check out our companion post: \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect (and How to Prepare) for 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake the Most of Race Week: Ride Tucson\n\n\n\nIf you’re traveling for 24HOP\, you’re already making the trip to one of the best mountain biking destinations in the Southwest. Don’t waste it on logistics. \n\n\n\nTucson has world-class riding within 20 minutes of downtown — singletrack that most visiting riders never find because they show up for the event\, suffer for 24 hours\, and leave. The riders who extend their trip by two or three days come back with stories that have nothing to do with the race. \n\n\n\nThe MTB Diaries Tucson Ride Guide is built specifically for the traveling rider. It covers every major trail network in the area\, includes a curated set of classic routes you won’t find by searching Trailforks\, and tells you exactly what to ride based on how much time you have and how your legs are feeling after 24 hours in the desert. \n\n\n\n→ Get the Tucson Ride Guide \n\n\n\nAlready own the guide? The 24HOP section includes a full virtual pre-ride of the race course\, so you can study it before you arrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Tips\n\n\n\n\nArrive early (even the weekend before) to secure good camping\n\n\n\nPre-ride the course if you can — it’s well worth knowing the lap\n\n\n\nBring extra sealant\, tire plugs\, and even a tube — cactus doesn’t care who you are\n\n\n\nHydrate early and often — desert dryness sneaks up fast\n\n\n\nDon’t overdo things early on; you’ll want energy come Sunday morning\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Arizona MTB Events\n\n\n\nCheck out these other events: \n\n\n\n\nSedona MTB Festival (Sedona\, AZ)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\nOfficial event site: Epic Rides – 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo \n\n\n\nAll About Riding Tucson → The Best Tucson Mountain Biking \n\n\n\nHow to Prepare: What to Expect at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo \n\n\n\nThe Best and Most Complete Tucson MTB Resource: Tucson Ride Guide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2027 – FAQ\n\n \n When is 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2027?\n The 2027 is expected to take place Presidents’ Day Weekend\, February 2027\, at Willow Springs Ranch near Oracle\, Arizona — about 45 minutes north of Tucson. \n \n\n \n How do I register for 24HOP 2027?\n Registration is hosted by Epic Rides. Spots typically open in October and sell out fast — sometimes within minutes. Follow MTB Diaries for reminders and insider prep tips. \n \n\n \n Do I need a team to race?\n No! Riders can register as solos\, duos\, or teams of up to 10 people. The vibe is inclusive — whether you’re hammering laps or riding for fun\, there’s room for everyone. \n \n\n \n Is camping included?\n Yes. Camping is part of the event and takes place on-site at Willow Springs Ranch. Spots are first come\, first served unless you reserve a premium/vendor space. Plan to bring everything you need for a few days of off-grid desert living. \n \n\n \n What’s the 24HOP course like?\n The course is roughly 17 miles per lap with about 1\,200 feet of climbing. It’s fast\, flowy\, and rocky in spots — a true Sonoran Desert singletrack experience. The main challenges come from endurance\, not extreme technicality. \n \n\n \n Do I need bike lights?\n Yes! All riders on course between sunset and sunrise must use lights. Bring a high-quality handlebar light and a helmet-mounted backup with spare batteries — night laps are part of the magic. \n \n\n \n What’s the weather like in February?\n Daytime highs average 70°F (21°C)\, but nights can dip into the 30s°F (0–5°C). Bring layers\, a warm sleeping bag\, and a good tent — it’s the desert\, so expect big temperature swings. And rain is always possible. \n \n\n \n Can I bring my family or support crew?\n Absolutely. 24HOP is as much a community event as it is a race. Many riders bring friends\, family\, and kids to hang out\, cheer\, and enjoy the desert camp atmosphere. \n \n\n \n Is there food or water available on-site?\n Yes. There are food vendors\, water stations\, porta-johns\, and even a shower trailer\, but you should still come prepared. Bring your own drinking water\, cooking gear\, and food for the weekend. \n \n\n \n What bike should I ride?\n A fast-rolling mountain bike is ideal. The course isn’t overly technical but rewards comfort and efficiency. Tubeless tires and good sealant are a must — it’s cactus country. \n \n\n \n How do I prepare for 24HOP?\n Check out our full post: What to Expect and How to Prepare for 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2026. It covers training\, camping setup\, gear\, and pre-race logistics in detail. \n \n\n \n How can I stay updated on 24HOP and Tucson riding?\n Join the MTB Diaries email list for Tucson trail recommendations\, 24HOP tips\, and updates when the full Tucson Ride Guide launches. Plus get the free Tucson Trails Cheat Sheet instantly. \n\n Get 24HOP Tips + Tucson Trails\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLast updated: February 2026 URL:https://mtbdiaries.com/event/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo-2027-dates-registration-rider-guide/ LOCATION:24 Hour Town (Black Mountains\, Tucson\, Arizona)\, E Willow Spring Dr.\, Tucson\, Arizona\, 85232\, United States CATEGORIES:24 Hour,Desert,North America,United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR