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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.

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 3-stage and 2-stage SOLO categories

• Everyone under 18 races FREE!

• Newly updated courses incorporating many new miles of Durango singletrack

• Separated start waves based on rider feedback

• Limited on site camping will be available - check back with us for updates.

• Improved rider medical support

• 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 from the start of the event, 80% of your race fee will be deferred.

• From 30 - 10 days out from the start of the event, 60% of your race fee will be deferred.

• NO deferrals will be issued within 10 days of the start of the event.

Come race with us at beautiful Lake Nighthorse in Durango, Colorado. The Swim takes place in this gorgeous lake. The Bike course includes some challenging climbs, while the Run course is rolling on mostly natural dirt/gravel surface with spectacular views of the lake. The Olympic course is two laps of the Sprint course for all disciplines.

ROUND 3

Grand Targhee, WY

Grand Targhee Resort · Alta, WY 83414

7,860 ft base · 10,121 ft summit · 2,200 ft vertical

grandtarghee.com

RACE WEEKEND

Schedule

Thursday

Trackwalk and athlete check-in

Friday

Athlete check-in, full practice day for all categories

Saturday

Practice all categories and Pro/Cat 1 seeding runs

Sunday

Race day for all categories, awards at the base

PRO PURSE

100% pro payout. No exceptions.

$12,000 minimum per round. $50,000+ across the full season.

PRO MEN

$3,000 $2,000 $1,000

1ST 2ND 3RD

PRO WOMEN

$3,000 $2,000 $1,000

1ST 2ND 3RD

Equal payout across men's and women's fields. Paid at awards. Every round.

100% of designated pro entry fees go back into the purse.

GETTING THERE

Jackson Hole (JAC)

45 mi · ~1 hr — closest airport

Idaho Falls (IDA)

90 mi · ~1.5 hrs — more flights, usually cheaper

Salt Lake City (SLC)

287 mi · ~4.5 hrs

Ride GTR shuttle available from Jackson and Teton Village.

LIFT ACCESS

Lift tickets are not included with race entry.

We worked out a $75 three-day lift ticket with the resorts for all MSC athletes.

If you have season pass for the resort, you don't have to get the three-day ticket.

CAMPING & LODGING

On-mountain RV/vehicle camping

$25/night · self-contained vehicles only · no tent camping

Teton Canyon Campground (USFS)

~5 mi from the resort

Reunion Flat Campground (USFS)

~2 mi from the resort

Driggs, ID (~20 min) for hotels and vacation rentals.

On-mountain lodging also available at the resort.

SPECTATORS

Spectating is free.

No ticket needed to watch from the base area. Spectator lift tickets available separately through Grand Targhee.

GOOD TO KNOW

Cell service is limited at the resort — plan accordingly.

Closest town for groceries, gas, and bike shops is Driggs, ID.

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks nearby.

Weather changes fast at elevation — afternoon storms are common.

NEED MORE HELP?

Contact & Support

Questions about licensing, categories, or race weekend flow?

We'll help you get it sorted.

Contact our race team

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