The 20th running of the San Manuel Copper Classic, hosted by the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS), took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. TRS welcomed over 220 “Big Bike” and “Minibike” racers to the old Gardner Middle School Campus for a weekend of competition and family fun. Riders from all over Arizona and beyond got to experience the friendly atmosphere of San Manuel.The race was a Sprint Enduro format which from the racer’s reaction was extremely well received. As it has been the case in the past few years, spectators enjoyed watching the race action at the enduro-cross section and “rock garden”. This section challenged the rider’s slow speed technical skills. Racers were required to ride over large…
