Las Cruces Cranksgiving

Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels: part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. Cyclists navigate through the city to designated grocery stores, purchasing specific food items to stock local pantries for the holidays.

This event is FREE, but you’ll need a little money to purchase food. Donations will support Casa de Peregrinos Emergency Food Program.

Pedal the streets and trails of your town as you search for specific ingredients that make up a Thanksgiving dinner. Once you’ve collected all items and arrived at the finish, this feast will be donated to our town’s most needy.

Event Formats

• Alleycat: A fast-paced, messenger-style race where teams strategize their own routes to hit checkpoints, shop efficiently, and race back.
• Chiller: A relaxed, casual-paced ride focused on the community aspect of gathering food without the pressure of speed.

Awards & Prizes

• Fastest Team (Alleycat format only)
• Most Donated Food Weight per Team
• Best Costumed Team

For more information visit: https://www.velocruces.org/2026cranksgivingride