Road Apple Rally
When is Road Apple Rally?
Road Apple Rally takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Farmington, NM.
What distances does Road Apple Rally offer?
Road Apple Rally offers 4 events: Sprint (4.5-mile), Sport (15-mile), Expert (30-mile), Pro (30-mile).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint (4.5-mile) | 4.5 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport (15-mile) | 15.0 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| Expert (30-mile) | 30.0 mi | $55.00 | Register |
| Pro (30-mile) | 30.0 mi | $55.00 | Register |
How much does Road Apple Rally cost?
Registration for Road Apple Rally starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Road Apple Rally held?
Road Apple Rally is held in Farmington, NM at Lions Wilderness Ampitheater.
About Road Apple Rally
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 2, 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Downtown Bike Party at the Farmington Civic Center
- Includes packet pickup, rider dinner, beer garden, criterium fun race, and kids’ skills course. For course info check out https://www.fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally
Saturday October 3, 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 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $65
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/25
Late/Race Day: $95
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/4/25
Sprint
- Early Bird: $40
12:00 AM 6/1/20206 - 11:59 PM 6/30/26
Standard: $50
12:00 AM 7/1/26 - 11:59 PM 10/2/25
Late/Race Day: $70
12:00 AM 10/3/25 - 7:59 AM 10/4/25