AMRA Round 4: Copper Classic Sprint Enduro

The 20th Running of the Copper Classic!

Date: March 7, 2026
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
Race Type: Sprint Enduro

Hosted by the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) — a club dedicated to building strong, competitive Arizona off-road racing.
Sanctioning: AMRA & AMA Sanctioned Event

The Copper Classic Sprint Enduro returns to San Manuel for Round 4 of the 2026 AMRA season. This event features a true Sprint Enduro format with multiple tests, live starts, pro purse payouts, and racing for all skill levels — including Minis.

💰 Pro Purse & Awards

• $2,000 Pro Purse (TRS funded)

• $200 – 35AA Winner, sponsored by WFR Performance

• Fastest Lap – Test #1: $200 (sponsored by TBT Racing)

• Fastest Lap – Test #2: $100 (sponsored by GR Financial Group)

• Fastest Lap – Test #3: $100 (sponsored by GR Financial Group)

📍 Race Site & Directions

• Entry Location:Intersection of South McNab Pkwy & Erickson Ave, San Manuel, AZ

• GPS: 32.597543, -110.632245

• Access race campus from Erickson Avenue only

• Follow posted event signage

🏁 General Race Information

• Pre-registration opens February 16, closes March 5. Register on the AMRA LiveLaps App.

• All riders (including Minis) must have AMRA & AMA memberships 

• Enduro-style row numbers issued at registration (AMRA numbers not used)

• LiveLaps transponders required for all races (including Minis)

• No pre-running on dirt bikes or e-bikes (walking or pedal bikes allowed)

• Elevation approx. 3,500 ft — no jetting loop available

• 5 MPH speed limit enforced on entire race campus

• No pit bikes, ATVs, SxS, e-bikes, or pedal assist bikes allowed

• Course cutting results in disqualification

• Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (March 6–7)

• No open alcohol or firearms allowed on school property

📝 Registration & Fees

Pre-Registration: February 16 – March 5

UPDATE (3/2): Big Bike Tech & Registration:

• Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Saturday 6:00 am to 10:00 am & 11:15 am to 12:15 pm
  

Pre-Reg on AMRA LiveLaps App

• Big Bike: $95 pre / $95 day of race

• AA Pro: $120

• Mini: $35

• Sportsman: $50

• Vintage: $50

• LiveLaps Transponder: $10

Memberships (available onsite)

• AMA: $25 Day Pass / $49 Annual

• AMRA: $20 Day / $40 Annual

Payment Methods: 

• Cash, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle
  No checks accepted

• No gate fee

• Optional camping donation (cash only)

🏍️ Big Bike Race Details

• Sprint Enduro format

• 3 independent tests (Test #1, #2, #3)

• 1 circuit = all 3 tests completed

• Live engine starts for all tests

• Racers start 15 seconds apart

• Optional Gas-Only Pit near Test #1 start (racers only)

Big Bike Start Times

• A / AA: 11:00 AM

• B: 1:00 PM

• C: 3:00 PM

Distance

• A & B: 9 tests (~33.5 miles)

• C: 6 tests (~22.5 miles)

🧒 Mini Race Schedule

UPDATE (3/2): Mini Bike Tech & Registration:

• Friday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Saturday 6:00 am to 70:00 am 

• Mini Riders Meeting: 7:45 AM

• Location: Mini Start Area

• Youth riders must wear chest protectors

Mini Race Times

Race #1: 8:00 AM (Live engine start)

• Course ~0.8 miles | 30-minute flag

• 50cc (4–8), 65cc (7–9)

Race #2: 9:00 AM (Dead engine start)

• Course ~3.4 miles | 45-minute flag

• 65cc (10–11)

• Girls 65–85cc (11–14)

• 85cc (9–11)

• Supermini (12–16)

⏱️ Check-In & Tech Inspection

• Friday, March 6: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

• Saturday, March 7: 6:00 – 9:30 AM 

• NEW:  A second Tech/Registration time has been added to Saturday from 11:15 AM to 12:15 AM

• Mini Priority: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
  ⚠️ Mini registration closes at 7:00 AM

• ❌ No refunds for failing tech

All bikes must have:

• USFS-approved spark arrestor

• Pass 96 dBA sound test

• Kill switch

• AMA-approved helmet

• Goggles (no tear-offs)

🚨 Safety Rules (Strictly Enforced)

• No racing outside designated race course

• No spectators in pit, start, finish, or scoring areas

• Spectators must stay behind safety barriers

• DNF riders or injured riders must report to registration

• Violations may result in DQ or minimum 5-minute penalty

• Racers are responsible for their support crew’s behavior

🏕 AMRA Event Camping & Pit Area Rules

Let’s respect our fellow racers and families so everyone can enjoy the weekend.

• Dry camping only

• Open, relatively level dirt areas (no concrete/slab)

• Camping is located south of the school in designated open areas

• First come, first serve (we have never run out of room)

• Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  No generators. No starting bikes during quiet hours.

Fire Safety

• Contained fire pits only (if permitted).

• No unattended fires.

• Follow all local fire restrictions.

Pit Rules

• No pit bikes, ATVs, SxSs or emotos allowed. Bicycles and pedal assist ebikes (Class 1 E-Bikes) are ok.

• Helmets required at all times for anyone operating a bike.

• No passengers on bikes.

• 1st gear only. Speed limit: 5 MPH.

• Keep pets on a leash.

• No flying Drones without  Permission.

Violation of pit rules may result in:

• Rider disqualification

• Removal from event grounds

General Conduct

• Keep pit areas clean — pack it in, pack it out.

• Parents are responsible for minor children.

• No reckless behavior.

• Respect race officials, volunteers, and other racers.

• Keep dogs on leashes.

👕 Event Merchandise

• Event T-shirts available at registration

• $20 each