Mountain/Gravel/Fat Bike Races
We have three terrific race series in Michigan every year. Come out and enjoy the competition!
Mountain/Gravel/Fat Bike Races
Date | Event Name | Location | Description | Phone |
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Feb 15, 2025 |
Ishpeming, MI |
Long and Short fat bike UP fun! |
(906) 748-0034 |
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Mar 22, 2025 |
Marcellus, Michigan 49067 |
60, 35 or 24 mile routes. The course is over 90% dirt roads. |
(574)855-7294 |
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Apr 12, 2025 |
Hastings, Michigan |
18, 32, 62, 100 mile options |
616-863-3291 |
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Apr 19, 2025 |
Saranac, MI |
6, 16, 30, 50, or 130 mile courses |
616-821-3948 |
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Apr 19, 2025 |
MMCC campus in Harrison, MI |
10 mile beginner lap, 13 sport and 26 miles for pro/expert. A combination of fast flowing trails w/tighter technical trails and a couple sections of hilly two tracks. Challenging and fun for all racers. A portion of the proceeds benefit MMCC student scholarships. |
989-386-6651 |
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Apr 26, 2025 |
Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Hastings, MI |
11 or 22 miles, 1-2 laps |
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Apr 26, 2025 |
Grass Lake, MI |
32, 64 mile courses |
(734) 531-8747 |
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May 3, 2025 |
Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area, Traverse City, MI |
Stout - 25 miles Pale Ale - 10 miles Ginger Ale - 2 miles Root Beer - 1/4 mile |
231-409-0061 |
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May 4, 2025 |
Augusta, MI |
(269) 352-6063 |
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May 10, 2025 |
Hart, MI |
25, 55 mile courses |
231-750-1267 |
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May 17, 2025 |
Arcadia, MI |
27 mile course |
231-651-0957 |
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May 17, 2025 |
Loudonville, OH |
100mi & 100k |
419-989-0239 |
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May 17, 2025 |
Center Lake Bible Camp located at 15204 20 Mile Road, Tustin, Mi |
85-mile or 170-mile |
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May 24, 2025 |
Copper Harbor Trail System, Manganese Rd, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 |
two-stage Sport and three-stage Expert classes |
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Jun 1, 2025 |
Island Lake Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton MI |
6, 12, 18, & 24 miles. Start at River Bend Shelter. This is the third annual mtb race at Island Lake Recreation Area. A great event on a closed course with competitive single track. Great for all levels. |
248-778-5570 |
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Jun 7, 2025 |
Northville, MI |
3 laps, 2 laps, 1 laps |
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Jun 14, 2025 |
Ionia, MI |
34, 66 mile courses |
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Jun 15, 2025 |
5950 10 Mile Rd NE , Rockford, MI 49341 |
A full gas assault on Luton Park to determine the true KOM. The Luton Park Time Trial is a time trial mountain bike race held on September 8, 2019 to benefit the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation (PHRF) |
(616) 822-4587 |
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Jun 21, 2025 |
Martin High School, 1556 Chalmers Street, Martin, MI 49070 |
Donut eating and non donut eating races in the following distances. 22, 41, and 61 miles. |
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Jun 21, 2025 |
Manistee, Mi |
100mi |
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Jun 28, 2025 |
Lake Huron to Lake Michigan |
Start on Lake Huron's Au Gres, ride 210 miles to Lake Michigan at Ludington. Support crew required. 100 Mile loop option at Ludington. |
616-460-9331 |
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Jun 29, 2025 |
Leonard, MI |
1, 2 ,or 3 laps |
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Jul 12, 2025 |
Ithaca Jailhouse trailhead, Ithaca, MI |
Endurance race, 5.6 miles per loop and doing as many loops as possible in 8 hours. |
989-400-8656 |
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Jul 12, 2025 |
Cedar Springs, MI |
18, 36, or 50 miles |
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Jul 12, 2025 |
Adventure Copper Mine, Greenland, MI |
Race through the Adventure Mine (lights required!) and around the site on the surface, 6mi loop. Website says race is 3 days. |
906-883-3371 |
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Jul 19, 2025 |
Marquette, MI |
Ultra-endurance 225, 100, or 40mi self supported race |
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Jul 26, 2025 |
Lakeshore Park, Novi, MI |
10 mi/lap, the Tree Farm Relay has been Michigan's premier grassroots team endurance race. A unique 4 person relay team format makes this a great social racing day where the emphasis is on fast and fun! Grab some friends, grab some bikes, and join us! |
248-421-5588 |
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Jul 27, 2025 |
Manton, MI |
Gravel road race of 19, 34, and 50 mile races |
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Aug 2, 2025 |
Upland Hills Farm, 481 Lake George Rd, Oxford, MI 48370 |
12-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile courses |
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Aug 9, 2025 |
Dexter, MI |
111 mile course |
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Aug 9, 2025 |
Negaunee to Marquette, MI |
48 or 28mi course |
1-888-578-6489 |
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Aug 16, 2025 |
MMCC campus in Harrison, MI |
9 mile beginner lap, 18 sport and 27 miles for pro/expert. A combination of fast flowing trails w/tighter technical trails and a couple sections of hilly two tracks. Challenging and fun for all racers. |
989-386-6651 |
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Aug 16, 2025 |
Charlotte, MI |
19, 36, or 54 miles |
269-568-5037 |
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Aug 17, 2025 |
Wahlfield Park, Grand Rapids, MI |
This is a race with categories for women of all athletic abilities with fun challenges along the way to keep things interesting (Surprise!). |
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Sep 6, 2025 |
Camp Manitou-Lin, Middleville, MI |
Mix of Yankee Springs singletrack and Barry County gravel roads. Part of the MI Gravel Race Series. 19, 37 mile courses Weave through the epic singletrack trails at Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Hammer the fast but hilly gravel roads and two-tracks of Barry County. Conquer both and you will be a Lord of the Springs. |
616.460.9331 |
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Sep 6, 2025 |
Copper Peak, N13870 Copper Peak Rd, Ironwood, MI 49938 |
The Annual Copper Peak Trails Fest celebrates the opportunities trails bring to the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the work being done at Copper Peak and other local trail systems. Included in an exciting day of fun and challenge is a 17-mile Expert Cross Country Mountain Bike Race which includes over 2000 feet of climbing from the banks of the Black River to the summit of Copper Peak running right under the largest ski jump in the Western Hemisphere and an 8-mile Sport class with 900 feet of climbing along the same course. Later during the day a 4-Stage Sport and 2-Stage Enduro Mountain Bike Races give the thrill of racing downhill while enjoying the climb to the start of each stage. Young ones can participate in a fun and moderately challenging kids race between race times. A 5-Mile Trail Run also accompanies the bike races bringing the runners on over 500 feet of climb to the top of Copper Peak. During the day and into the evening, participants and spectators are treated to |
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Sep 7, 2025 |
Uncle John's Cider mill, 8614 North US Hwy 127, St Johns, MI 48879 |
26 and 56 miles |
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Sep 13, 2025 |
Hayward, WI |
40mi |
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Sep 14, 2025 |
Thunder Bay Jr High, Alpena, MI 49707 |
62-Mile - 8:00am / 27-Mile - 8:05am / 16-Mile - 8:10am |
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Sep 20, 2025 |
Ishpeming, MI |
100-miles of the most rugged singletrack you'll find anywhere in the country. Prepare to be challenged by 11,000 feet of vertical gain. Completely self-sufficiency necessary, GPS Recommended! |
(906) 748-0034 |
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Sep 27, 2025 |
Traverse City, MI |
Approximate race time: Expert 2 hours, Sport 1.5 hours, beginner 1 hour |
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Oct 4, 2025 |
Moran, MI |
166, 66, or 36 miles |
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Oct 11, 2025 |
Augusta, MI US 49012 |
A mountain bike time trial race to raise awareness and funds towards the fight against human trafficking |
269-568-5037 |
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Oct 18, 2025 |
Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa, Thompsonville, MI |
12-24-36 miles, Fall colors, terrific course, great venue, and Founders beer. One of the biggest races in the state. Great prep for the Iceman! |
231-651-0957 |
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Oct 25, 2025 |
Lowell, MI |
A classic old world style gravel road race, 70% unpaved roads, choose from either the 100 50 or 28 mile race. |
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