Bisbee Coaster Races

Bisbee Coaster Races This is the official page for the annual Bisbee Community Coaster Races. Coaster races have been part of Bisbee’s history since 1914.

July 4th, 1923, became the official coaster race day and the event has become a centerpiece of Bisbee’s celebration following strict guidelines for protection of drivers and spectators. Today, Bisbee’s Independence Day celebration begins in the morning with colorful homemade coasters rolling down the canyon competing for the best time and continuing a grand century old tradition.

Our first Warren Cutoff Trial Run was a success! 17 coasters qualified, couple small mechanical issues identified in tec...
05/31/2026

Our first Warren Cutoff Trial Run was a success! 17 coasters qualified, couple small mechanical issues identified in tech inspection and resolved. Couple drivers requiring reruns, but successful! Also, got to test our new timing system which was a success!! Thank you to all of our volunteers, parents and drivers!

Our next trial run is June 13th 6-12 at the Warren Cutoff.

We would also like to add, while we understand the road closure is mildy inconvenient, PLEASEEE be mindful in the area of the trial run. Lots of traffic both on foot and in vehicles with coaster being loaded and unloaded.

Thanks!!

📢🚩Announcement!! 🚩📢Please remember and share these dates!!Warren cutoff ROAD CLOSED FROM COLE AVE/ARIZONA STREET ALL THE...
05/20/2026

📢🚩Announcement!! 🚩📢

Please remember and share these dates!!

Warren cutoff ROAD CLOSED FROM COLE AVE/ARIZONA STREET ALL THE WAY TO HIGHWAY 80

5/30 6-12
6/13 6-12

Tombstone Canyon DOWNHILL TRAFFIC ONLY
6/27 6-12

Tombstone Canyon FROM HIGHWAY 80 UNDERPASS TO CONVENTION CENTER
July 4th Race starts PROMPTLY at 8am
The road will close shortly before this and reopen as soon as the course is cleared of all coasters

PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF EVENT STAFF ON THE 3-5 OF JULY AS WE SETUP AND TEARDOWN THE COURSE

Notices will be distributed to business and posted in various areas around town.

Thanks!!

05/20/2026

A thank you post to some of our recent donors!!

Bisbee Foundation
Bisbee firefighters Local 2146
Billy Mauzy Family
Dunn Insurance

We couldn't put this on without the help!

Greetings all! Please see the rules below prior to arriving at the first practice run, they are the same (yes, dated 202...
04/15/2026

Greetings all!

Please see the rules below prior to arriving at the first practice run, they are the same (yes, dated 2025, but the same) and have not changed. We dislike (it isn't fun for anyone) not passing coasters through tech inspection, but we have to comply with these rules! So please, review the rules, dust off and shine up your coasters and give them a good check over to make sure every is in good, compliant, working order. If you have questions please message us!

Good morning all!We had our meeting last night and we have CONFIRMED our practice run dates as follows:  5/30 Warren Cut...
04/15/2026

Good morning all!

We had our meeting last night and we have CONFIRMED our practice run dates as follows:

5/30 Warren Cutoff
6/13 Warren Cutoff
6/27 Tombstone Canyon

Please make sure ALL drivers attend at least 1 Warren Cutoff trial run. ALL drivers must attend the Tombstone Canyon run. These are MANDATORY prerequisites to be able to race. For all 3 trial runs we ask that all coaster/drivers arrive at 6am so we can start getting coasters inspected, weighed and lined up for their trial runs.

As always, feel free to message us with questions! And we are always accepting of donations and looking for volunteer help!

Thank you and have a wonderful Bisbee Day!

Greetings everyone!! The wheels are moving for this years race!! Below are our TENTATIVE practice run dates. We should h...
03/08/2026

Greetings everyone!! The wheels are moving for this years race!! Below are our TENTATIVE practice run dates. We should have these set in stone at our April meeting. As always, if you want to help volunteer with track setup (most of our help is needed July 3-5) or are wanting to donate (we're a non-profit, it all goes into supplies, safety, expenses and prize money) please message us and we'll do our best to get back to you ASAP!!

1st Warren trial: May 30th
2nd Warren trial: June 13th
(All coasters+drivers must complete 1 trial)
Tombstone Canyon Trial: June 27th
(mandatory for all coasters+drivers)

And of course the race on July 4th!! And on a Saturday this year! 🎉🇺🇸 and for America's 250th year!!

Come check us out at the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Charity Ride today and buy some raffle tickets!!
11/01/2025

Come check us out at the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Charity Ride today and buy some raffle tickets!!

If there is anyone looking to help out this coming year as a volunteer please reach out to us!! There are committee slot...
10/09/2025

If there is anyone looking to help out this coming year as a volunteer please reach out to us!! There are committee slots that could be filled, but even if someone just wants to help, we'll gladly take the help we can get on any of our trial runs, setup days or race day!

Hope everyone is well!!

We have been graciously chosen as a beneficiary for this years Cochise County Sheriff's Office Charity Ride!! We hope to...
09/16/2025

We have been graciously chosen as a beneficiary for this years Cochise County Sheriff's Office Charity Ride!! We hope to see you all there to support an amazing event that supports local non-profits across the county!

Come out for fun and adventure at this Back the Blue event supporting your local Cochise County Charities.

Congrats Bob! For those that don't know the Cochise County RACES helped the Coaster Race for many years making sure we m...
07/24/2025

Congrats Bob! For those that don't know the Cochise County RACES helped the Coaster Race for many years making sure we monitor each coaster the whole race and make sure they make it down.

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Bisbee, AZ
85603

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+15202553898

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