El Paso Puzzler Presented by Sun City Shredding
Experience one of Texas’ toughest mountain bike endurance events across a full two-day desert racing weekend in El Paso, presented by the Borderland Mountain Bike Association.
About the Ride
The El Paso Puzzler is a two-day mountain bike racing event presented by the Borderland Mountain Bike Association and sponsored by Sun City Shredding. Widely recognized as one of Texas’ toughest mountain bike races, the event serves as an official stop on the 2027 Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association (TMBRA) Marathon Series.
Staged at 10840 Farm to Market Road 3255 in El Paso, Texas, the weekend offers multiple distance options tailored to different experience levels, with the longer marathon endurance distances taking place on Saturday and shorter challenges plus a free youth race scheduled for Sunday.
Alongside race registration, participants have the opportunity to support the Borderland Mountain Bike Association through direct donations and can purchase official event merchandise.
Weekend Schedule & Race Distances
50-Mile Marathon Race
Features Geared and Single-Speed categories for both Men and Women. Awards go to the top 3 finishers in each category, plus finisher medals and a special prize for the top 75 finishers.
35-Mile Challenge
An additional Saturday endurance option for riders seeking a shorter distance than the full 50-mile marathon (further category and schedule details not specified).
15-Mile Mini-Epic
A fast, rewarding shorter-distance mountain bike challenge scheduled on Sunday for intermediate and sport riders.
10-Mile Beginner Race
A welcoming Sunday race option specifically designed for beginner mountain bikers looking to experience desert singletrack racing.
Free Kids’ Race
Open to children and junior riders aged 16 and under with free entry on Sunday to encourage the next generation of trail riders.
Awards, Prizes & Trail Support
Top 75 Special Prize & Medals
50-mile racers compete for top-3 category awards, finisher medals, and an exclusive special prize awarded to the top 75 finishers.
2027 TMBRA Marathon Series
Test your endurance on one of Texas’ toughest mountain bike courses as part of the official 2027 TMBRA Marathon circuit.
Merch & Borderland MTB Support
Purchase official event merchandise and support local trail advocacy through donations to the Borderland Mountain Bike Association.
