The 2nd Annual Tour de Santa Fe Trail bike ride will take place on Saturday, September 26, with check-in beginning at 7:00 AM and the ride starting at 7:30 AM. This flat 50-mile road course will start at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and finish in downtown La Junta, where riders can enjoy the food, vendors, entertainment, and activities of the Tarantula Festival.

Registration is $75 per rider. Riders may also purchase an optional cyclist jersey for $60. Registrations are due by Friday, September 11, 2026. Jersey orders are due by August 31, 2026, to guarantee availability by ride weekend.

Day-of registrations will be accepted, but shirts and jerseys may not be available.

Proceeds from the Tour de Santa Fe Trail will benefit Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center through the Arkansas Valley Health Foundation, supporting local healthcare services, equipment needs, facility improvements, and continued access to care close to home.