CITIZEN RACE – PRESENTED BY FIRST NEW MEXICO BANK
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024

Watching the local residents and traveling fans on bicycles, tricycles and sometimes even scooters is one of the most popular highlights of the Tour of the Gila, as kids of all ages take to the historic streets of Silver City during the Downtown Criterium. The employees of 1st New Mexico Bank of Silver City are back this year to organize this town’s favorite event.

In-person registration runs from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Hub Plaza on the corner of 6th and Bullard Streets near the Start/Finish line. All kids 12 and under race free! Fee is $5 for 13-16 year-olds, and $10 for those 17 and over. Helmets must be worn. Parents or guardians need to sign registration for children under the age of 18. Sponsor 1st New Mexico Bank provides free T-shirts for participants while they last! Podium awards will be held after the races. Bring your bike down and join in the fun. Those over age 17 can take on the challenge when they complete both forms (Citizens Race Entry Form and Waiver).

2024 Citizen Race Online Registration

Category Start Time Distance
3&4 1:30 pm 7th St to Finish Line (400 feet)
5&6 1:40 pm Up & Down Bullard (.5 mi)
7-9 1:50 pm Up & Down Bullard (.5 mi)
10-12 2:00 pm Up & Down Bullard (.5 mi)
13-16 2:10 pm  1 Lap (1.08 mi)
17-34 Women 2:20 pm 1 Lap (1.08 mi)
17-34 Men 2:20 pm 1 Lap (1.08 mi)
35+ Women 2:20 pm 1 Lap (1.08 mi)
35+ Men 2:20 pm 1 Lap (1.08 mi)

CITIZEN ROAD RACE
SUNDAY, April 28, 2024

Challenge yourself to ride the roads of the Gila. Beginning at Camp Thunderbird in the Mimbres Valley, the course offers intense climbing while traveling through the tall pines of the scenic Gila National Forest. The race ends in the village of Pinos Altos where participants can watch the finishes of the Gila Monster Road Race which determines the winners of each category of the Tour of the Gila. Racers may register on Saturday from 11:00 am-12:15 pm at the Hub, corner of 6th and Bullard, or at the start line at 8:00 am. Entry fee is $5 for ages 13 – 16, and $10 for 17 and up. Helmets must be worn. This is an unsupported ride, so please be prepared. One sag vehicle will be available.  Sign up online here. 

 

Category Start Time Distance
17 years and up 8:30 am 49.9 km (31 mi)
13 – 16 8:30 am 49.9 km (31 mi)

 

First New Mexico Bank bringing the spirit of community banking to Silver City. First New Mexico Bank sponsors and helps with  each year’s Saturday’s Citizens Race. Thanks to First New Mexico Bank for all that you do in our community and the volunteers from your bank who help!