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Road Apple Rally

Sat October 4, 2025 Farmington, NM 87401 US Directions

Events

Sprint (4.5-mile)

$40 8:35AM MDT Registration Opens May 26, 2025 at 12:00am MDT

Sport (15-mile)

$55 8:30AM MDT Registration Opens May 26, 2025 at 12:00am MDT

Expert (30-mile)

$55 8:45AM MDT Registration Opens May 26, 2025 at 12:00am MDT

Pro (30-mile)

$55 8:45AM MDT Registration Opens May 26, 2025 at 12:00am MDT

Place

Lions Wilderness Ampitheater
5800 College Blvd
Farmington, NM US 87401

Description

Road Apple Rally

Saturday October 4, 2025

Lions Wilderness Park and Sandstone Amphitheater

Farmington, New Mexico

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

​​Held annually since 1981, the Road Apple Rally is America’s longest continuously running mountain bike race! The Rally got its name from early riders dodging “road apples” left behind by horses who also used the trail. The race features 30, 15, and 4.5-mile courses in the Glade Run Recreation Area and is a fun and fast race for mountain bikers of all levels. 

 

EVENT LOCATION


The Road Apple Rally is based out of Lions Wilderness Park and Sandstone Amphitheater in Farmington, NM.  Address: 5800 College Blvd, Farmington NM 87402

 

EVENT SCHEDULE


Friday October 3, 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Downtown Bike Party at the Farmington Civic Center

  • Includes packet pickup, rider dinner, beer garden, Community Bike Cruise, criterium fun race, kids’ skills course, and Pro Rider Panel Discussion.  Full schedule at https://www.fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally

Saturday October 4, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Race Day

  • 7:00 - 8:00 AM: Check-in and day-of registration
  • 8:00 AM: MANDATORY rider’s meeting
  • 8:30 AM: Sport Course mass start
  • 8:35 AM: Sprint Course mass start
  • 8:45 AM: Pro/Expert Course mass start
  • 1:00 PM: Course cutoff (no medical or course support after 1PM)
  • 2:00 PM: Race venue closes


COURSE INFORMATION

  • Pro/Expert Course: 30.1 miles, 1,880 ft. of climbing
  • Sport Course: 14.6 miles, 680 ft. of climbing
  • Sprint Course: 4.4 miles, 272 ft. of climbing

 

AGE BRACKETS


Expert and Sport Courses

  • Junior (18 & Under)
  • Open (19-44)
  • Master’s (45-59)
  • Distinguished (60+)

Sprint Course

  • 8-12
  • 13-15
  • 15-18
  • 19+

Note: the minimum age for registration on any course is 8 years old on race day.

 


CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS


Pro cash purses (men and women)

  • First Place: $750
  • Second Place: $500
  • Third Place: $350
  • Fourth Place: $250
  • Fifth Place: $150

Expert awards

  • Top 3 overall for men and women will receive comped registration for the 2026 Road Apple Rally

Trophies

  • The top 3 finishers in each age bracket will receive trophies

 

REGISTRATION FEES


Included in registration: meal and beer tickets for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch, event t-shirt.  Note: for late and race day registration we cannot guarantee a t-shirt for you.  Pricing will automatically adjust $10 less for participants 18 & Under.


Pro, Expert, Sport

  • Early Bird: $55
    12:00 AM 5/26/25 - 11:59 PM 5/31/25
    Standard: $65
    12:00 AM 6/1/25 - 11:59 PM 10/2/25
    Late/Race Day: $95
    12:00 PM 10/2/25 - 8:00 AM 10/4/25

Sprint

  • Early Bird: $40
    12:00 AM 5/26/25 - 11:59 PM 5/31/25
    Standard: $50
    12:00 AM 6/1/25 - 11:59 PM 10/2/25
    Late/Race Day: $70
    12:00 PM 10/2/25 - 8:00 AM 10/4/25

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