Christmas PJ 100% Payback Jackpot & Tree Target Race
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Date & Time
Thursday, January 1, 2026
7:30 PM
Venue
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds
11608 AZ-79
Florence, AZ 85132
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PRE-ENTRY IS OPEN
Christmas PJ 100% Payback Jackpot
&
Christmas Tree Target Race
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Arena | Florence, AZ
January 1, 2026
Race starts at 12:30 PM
100% PAYBACK
We’re kicking off the New Year with the best-paying barrel race of the year — and one of our most fun traditions!
100% Payback Christmas PJ Jackpot
Pattern: 80 x 90
Score: 45 ft
Divisions:
Open
Youth
Rookie
FIRST TIME EVER Youth & Rookie are included in the 100% payback! With $500 added to the Youth and $200 added to the Rookie!!!! Big thanks to Outlaw Equine in Tucson for this amazing sponsorship!
9th Annual Christmas Tree Target Race
Target time will be set at the race
Smaller pattern
You will not see the timer
Closest to the target time WITHOUT going under wins
Example: If target time is 20.000
19.999 (too fast)
20.000 or above
Last year’s winner took home over $1,200!
Anyone can win — if you can slow lope a horse, you’ve got a shot!
Enter as many times as you wish
$10 per run
If not entered in the jackpot, there is a $10 arena fee
HOW TO PRE-ENTER (COMMENT BELOW):
Rider Name
Horse Name
Division: Open / Youth / Rookie
If entering both Open & Youth, please comment RUN or CARRY
Target Race entries will follow the jackpot.
This race is always a crowd favorite — great payouts, great ground, and all the Christmas vibes. Come start your year with us!
Questions? Text: 480-788-5509