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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

Feb 15, 2025

Polar Roll

Ishpeming, MI

Long and Short fat bike UP fun!

(906) 748-0034

Mar 22, 2025

Melting Mann

Marcellus, Michigan 49067

60, 35 or 24 mile routes. The course is over 90% dirt roads.

(574)855-7294

Apr 12, 2025

Barry-Roubaix

Hastings, Michigan

18, 32, 62, 100 mile options

616-863-3291

Apr 19, 2025

Dirty Thirty Gravel Grinder

Saranac, MI

6, 16, 30, 50, or 130 mile courses

616-821-3948

Apr 19, 2025

Rust Shaker XC

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

Apr 26, 2025

-Yankee Springs Time Trial

Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Hastings, MI

11 or 22 miles, 1-2 laps

Apr 26, 2025

Waterloo G&G Gravel Road Race

Grass Lake, MI

32, 64 mile courses

(734) 531-8747

May 3, 2025

Mud, Sweat and Beers - Fat Tire Fest

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

May 4, 2025

Fort Custer Stampede

Augusta, MI

(269) 352-6063

May 10, 2025

Hart Hills Gravel Road Race

Hart, MI

25, 55 mile courses

231-750-1267

May 17, 2025

Arcadia Grit & Gravel

Arcadia, MI

27 mile course

231-651-0957

May 17, 2025

Mohican 100

Loudonville, OH

100mi & 100k

419-989-0239

May 17, 2025

The KRanza

Center Lake Bible Camp located at 15204 20 Mile Road, Tustin, Mi

85-mile or 170-mile

May 24, 2025

Ride the Keweenaw Enduro

Copper Harbor Trail System, Manganese Rd, Copper Harbor, MI 49918

two-stage Sport and three-stage Expert classes

Jun 1, 2025

Island Lake Challenge MTB Race

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

Jun 7, 2025

Maybury XC

Northville, MI

3 laps, 2 laps, 1 laps

Jun 14, 2025

The Cow Pie Classic

Ionia, MI

34, 66 mile courses

Jun 15, 2025

Luton Park Time Trial

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

Jun 21, 2025

Dirty Donut Race

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.

Jun 21, 2025

Lumberjack 100

Manistee, Mi

100mi

Jun 28, 2025

Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder

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

Jun 29, 2025

Addison Oaks Summer Classic

Leonard, MI

1, 2 ,or 3 laps

Jul 12, 2025

8 Hours of Ithaca

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

Jul 12, 2025

Cedar Blitz

Cedar Springs, MI

18, 36, or 50 miles

Jul 12, 2025

Miner's Revenge Mountain Bike Race

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

Jul 19, 2025

The Crusher

Marquette, MI

Ultra-endurance 225, 100, or 40mi self supported race

Jul 26, 2025

Tree Farm Relay

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

Jul 27, 2025

The Divide

Manton, MI

Gravel road race of 19, 34, and 50 mile races

Aug 2, 2025

De Ronde van Grampian

Upland Hills Farm, 481 Lake George Rd, Oxford, MI 48370

12-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile courses

Aug 9, 2025

The Watermoo

Dexter, MI

111 mile course

Aug 9, 2025

Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic

Negaunee to Marquette, MI

48 or 28mi course

1-888-578-6489

Aug 16, 2025

Sweat Shaker XC

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

Aug 16, 2025

Fast Fitty

Charlotte, MI

19, 36, or 54 miles

269-568-5037

Aug 17, 2025

Skirts in the Dirt

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!).

Sep 6, 2025

Lord of the Springs

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

Sep 6, 2025

Copper Peak Trails Fest

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

Sep 7, 2025

Uncle John's Dirty Gravel Ride

Uncle John's Cider mill, 8614 North US Hwy 127, St Johns, MI 48879

26 and 56 miles

Sep 13, 2025

Chequamegon 40

Hayward, WI

40mi

Sep 14, 2025

Thunder Bay Gravel Thriller

Thunder Bay Jr High, Alpena, MI 49707

62-Mile - 8:00am / 27-Mile - 8:05am / 16-Mile - 8:10am

Sep 20, 2025

Marji Gesick 100

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

Sep 27, 2025

Traverse City Trails Festival

Traverse City, MI

Approximate race time: Expert 2 hours, Sport 1.5 hours, beginner 1 hour

Oct 4, 2025

Moran 166

Moran, MI

166, 66, or 36 miles

Oct 11, 2025

Custers Last Stand Against Human Trafficking TT

Augusta, MI US 49012

A mountain bike time trial race to raise awareness and funds towards the fight against human trafficking

269-568-5037

Oct 18, 2025

Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

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

Oct 25, 2025

The Lowell Classic

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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