AMRA RD7 Flagstaff Enduro Draws Record 277 Racers for Arizona Dirt Bike Racing
Arizona Dirt Bike Racing at the 2026 Flagstaff Enduro: RD7 Race Recap
Record Turnout in Flagstaff
Round 7 of the 2026 AMRA Racing Series brought a record-breaking 277 racers to the Kelly Trail System in Flagstaff, Arizona, Oct. 3-4 for the Flagstaff Enduro, hosted by Coconino Trail Riders.
The weekend drew 218 big-bike racers and 59 mini racers, setting a new attendance record for the Flagstaff Enduro and bringing a huge AMRA crowd to the Coconino National Forest for two days of Arizona dirt bike racing.
Recent rain leading into race weekend had the dirt in great shape, but the course itself was anything but easy. Tight singletrack, relentless rocks, and 7,000 feet of elevation gave riders a true Flagstaff enduro challenge.
Flagstaff Delivers a Technical Enduro Challenge
Racing in the pines gives AMRA riders a completely different experience from the desert terrain found at many stops throughout the series.
Pro riders faced 61 miles of incredibly tight, technical, and rocky terrain through the Kelly Trail System. Recent rain provided great dirt and traction, but there was no getting around the rocks.
It was the kind of course that demanded endurance and focus from start to finish.
59 Mini Racers Take on Flagstaff
Sunday belonged to the minis, with 59 young racers lining up across three races.
The youngest 50cc and 65cc riders competed on a 0.8-mile course, followed by the next group on a 2.75-mile course. The older 85cc and Super Mini racers took on a 7.3-mile course.
With nearly 60 mini racers competing, Flagstaff delivered another strong showing for AMRA's youth racing program and the next generation of Arizona dirt bike racing.
AA Riders Battle for a $3,000 Pro Purse
The AA riders brought serious competition to Flagstaff, battling the technical terrain for the podium and a $3,000 total Pro purse.
AA Overall Podium Results
🥇 Mitchell Carvolth — $1,250
🥈 Clayton Hengeveld — $1,000
🥉 Ashton Wilkinson — $750
Congratulations to all three riders on earning their spots on the Flagstaff Enduro podium.
Sponsored Race Awards Add Another $400
In addition to the $3,000 Pro purse, two AMRA Elite Sponsors put another $400 directly into the hands of racers through their sponsored race awards.
🏆 TBT Racing Fastest Test WinnerMitchell Carvolth — $200
Carvolth earned the Fastest Test at RD7 and took home the $200 TBT Racing payout.
🏆 WFR Performance AA Vet Class WinnerNick Saia — $200
Saia captured the AA Vet Class victory and took home the $200 WFR Performance payout.
Thank you to TBT Racing and Terry Webb of WFR Performance for continuing to support AMRA racers with these awards throughout the season.
Podium Awards Celebrate a Hard-Earned Finish
There was more than cash waiting for racers at the Flagstaff Enduro.
Racers were recognized with trophies, finisher pins, and event shirts after a demanding weekend of racing in the pines.
After taking on the rocks, elevation, and technical terrain of the Kelly Trail System, those finishes were well earned.
AMRA Officers Also Hit the Course at RD7
Several of the people working behind the scenes at AMRA were also lining up to race in Flagstaff.
🏁 Phil Carlin, AMRA President — 1st, 60+A
🏁 Heather Cole, AMRA Secretary — 2nd, Women's B
🏁 Sam McNeilly, Mini Bike Steward — 5th, Women's B
🏁 Dave Fox, AMRA IT — 7th, 40+B
AMRA is powered by racers and volunteers, and many of the people helping keep the series running are out there racing right alongside everyone else.
Coconino Trail Riders Make the Flagstaff Enduro Happen
Putting on an enduro like this takes a tremendous amount of work long before the first rider leaves the start.
A huge thank you goes to Coconino Trail Riders, the host club for RD7, and everyone who volunteered their time to prepare the course, organize the event, and keep everything moving throughout the weekend.
A special thank you goes to Steve Hatch and Ben Trapp, Race Directors for the Flagstaff Enduro. Steve and Ben did an outstanding job putting all the pieces together for a race that welcomed a record 277 riders to Flagstaff. Ben Trapp is also the AMRA Scoring Officer, and Steve Hatch is also a race sponsor for RD7 through his company, Hatch River Expeditions.
RD7 also marked the first race for AMRA's new Scoring Assistant, Hailey Hebert, who joined the scoring team for the Flagstaff Enduro.
From course preparation and race logistics to Saturday's big-bike enduro and Sunday's mini races, an event of this size takes a lot of people and a lot of work behind the scenes. Thank you to Steve, Ben, CTR, and every volunteer who helped make the 2026 Flagstaff Enduro happen.
Flagstaff Enduro Sponsors Support Arizona Dirt Bike Racing
The Flagstaff Enduro had a great group of businesses step up to support the race, Coconino Trail Riders and the racers.
A huge thank you to our RD7 race sponsors:
108 Excavating — Big Bike Title Sponsor
Precision Civil — Mini Bike Title Sponsor
Lumberyard Brewing Co. — Afterparty Sponsor
Nimarcos Pizza— Afterparty Sponsor
Hatch River Expeditions
JBRE & Co. / Justin Bemis Real Estate Team
Cricket Speaker
Please support the businesses that support AMRA, our clubs, and our racers. Their involvement helps make Arizona dirt bike racing weekends like the Flagstaff Enduro possible.
RD7 Gives AMRA Members Another Chance at the GasGas Grand Prize
Current AMRA members who raced the Flagstaff Enduro earned another $50 raffle entry toward the 2026 AMRA GasGas Grand Prize.
The more races AMRA members enter throughout the season, the more chances they earn:
Every race entered = one $50 raffle entry
5 races = 10 bonus entries, a $500 value
Full season (Iron Butt) = 50 bonus entries, a $2,500 value
Full-season racers can earn more than $3,000 in raffle entry value
General raffle tickets are also still available for $50 each.
The GasGas Grand Prize includes more than the bike itself, with additional support and upgrades from AMRA sponsors:
WFR Performance — Custom suspension
Spanish Fly Racing — Spark arrestor
AEO Powersports — Sourced the bike
The giveaway is for current AMRA members only. Day passes do not earn raffle entries.
Food, Camping and an Afterparty in the Pines
The Flagstaff Enduro wasn't only about what happened on the course.
Chef Sue's HI-AZ Food & Beverage joined the weekend beginning Friday evening and stayed through race weekend, giving racers and families a place to grab food and drinks without leaving camp.
The menu included breakfast, coffee, cold brew, fresh lemonade, smoothies, and snacks, along with lunch options including teriyaki bowls and Thai coconut curry bowls with chicken, pork belly, steak, or veggies.
After Saturday's big-bike racing and podiums, racers and families gathered for the afterparty sponsored by Lumberyard Brewing Co.
With camping, food, two days of racing, and the afterparty all in one place, RD7 was a full weekend in the Flagstaff pines.
Steve Thomas Captures the Action at RD7
Steve Thomas was out on the course throughout the Flagstaff Enduro, capturing race photos from the weekend. AMRA appreciates the hard work Steve puts in to get those great action shots.
Racers can view and purchase their photos from Steve Thomas Photo Works.
Record-Breaking RD7 Brings 277 Racers Together
With 218 big-bike racers and 59 mini racers for a total of 277 racers, the 2026 Flagstaff Enduro set a new attendance record for the event.
Great dirt met relentless rocks, tight singletrack, and high-elevation terrain as riders of all ages took on Round 7 of the AMRA Racing Series.
Thank you to Coconino Trail Riders, Steve Hatch, Ben Trapp, the volunteers, race sponsors, racers, families, and everyone who made the trip to Flagstaff for RD7.
A record turnout, challenging racing, and a full weekend in the pines made the 2026 Flagstaff Enduro one to remember. 🌲🏁
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