The 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2026 (24HOP) isn’t just any mountain biking event—it’s one of the largest 24-hour events in the world, and considered to be one of the Best Mountain Bike Events in the Southwest and one of the Best Cycling Race Events in Arizona. Located north of Tucson, AZ in the mesmerizing Sonoran Desert, this race offers an unparalleled experience, not only to the participants but also to the volunteers and sponsors. Produced by Epic Rides and coined the “Sonoran Singletrack Sensation,” the event coincides with the President’s Day holiday weekend, making it a festive occasion. With daytime temperatures often touching 70 degrees and backed by the peaceful vibes of the Sonoran Desert, the ambiance is further amplified by a vibrant industry bike and gear expo, and 24 hours of music. This year the event sold out in 1 hr 5 min, to give you a sense of its popularity.
Beers, costumes, good food, crazy people on bikes, and late nights; there are not many things in the Mountain Bike calendar, or sports calendar for that matter, that can compare to the experience of a 24-hour mountain bike race – they always seem to attract the best of the best and the word of the weird in the sports community, and we’re all here for it! It’s even been dubbed “the Burning Man of mountain bike events”. If you’ve been a part of the mountain biking community, you’ve surely heard of the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2026 (24HOP) and the buzz it’s been generating for years.