Durango Derby

Race Overview

SIGN UP EARLY to Unlock New Lower Prices! We are excited to announce that we have reduced our entry fees for Durango Derby by over 30% for all categories and we have made all entries for participants 18 and under completely FREE!

The catch is entry fee pricing will go up by $25 on March 15th at 9:00am and then another $25 price increase on July 31st at 9:00am, so sign up early and save big time on your registration.

Register before July 31st at 9am to get your FREE Durango Derby Tee shirt included with your race entry! Unfortunately, we are unable to offer free tee shirts to the free 18 and under categories unless someone would like to sponsor it, then please reach out.

Race Categories

Full Derby 4-Stage SOLO Categories

Take on the Durango Derby full-course challenge and complete all four timed stages in a single day stage race format with untimed transfers in-between stages. Riders in the full course category will complete Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4, starting and finishing from the Durango Mesa Park.

NEW! 3-Stage SOLO Categories

Want to ride or race in the Derby, but not feeling the queen stage on Animas Mountain? The three stage categories will challenge racers to complete three of the four timed stages in a single day stage race format with untimed transfers in-between stages. Riders in the 3-stage category will complete Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 4, starting and finishing from the Durango Mesa Park.

NEW! 2-Stage SOLO Categories

Did you ride or race in the team categories in previous versions of the Derby? Our new two stage categories will challenge racers to complete two of the four timed stages in a single day stage race format with untimed transfers in-between stages. Riders in the 2-stage category will complete Stage 1 and Stage 4, starting and finishing from the Durango Mesa Park.

Event Updates for 2026

• NEW Categories: 3-stage and 2-stage SOLO categories
• Free Entry: Everyone under 18 races FREE!
• Course Updates: Newly updated courses incorporating many new miles of Durango singletrack
• Start Waves: Separated start waves based on rider feedback
• Camping: Limited on site camping will be available - check back with us for updates.
• Medical Support: Improved rider medical support
• Expanded Options: Expanded category options

Refund, Deferral, and Transfer Policy

Transfers

Entries can be transferred to another rider as long as the category is still open for registration and not sold out. Transfers can be made directly through the BikeReg platform. All transfers will incur a $10 transfer fee.

Refunds and Deferrals

There are no refunds issued by Durango Derby under ANY circumstances. Deferrals are permitted under the following guidelines:

• Up to 30 days out: 80% of your race fee will be deferred.
• From 30 - 10 days out: 60% of your race fee will be deferred.
• NO deferrals: will be issued within 10 days of the start of the event.

Additional Information

For more details and to register for the event, please visit BikeReg.