2026 NorthWest Tour

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• Mud Sweat & Beers 2026 - The Sweet 16! [mudsweatandbeers.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Join us on May 2, 2026, for the 16th Mud, Sweat & Beers – A Homegrown Spring Cycling Event with Purpose

  Mud, Sweat & Beers is one of Michigan’s most anticipated spring mountain bike races, drawing...

  Join us on May 2, 2026, for the 16th Mud, Sweat & Beers – A Homegrown Spring Cycling Event with Purpose

  Mud, Sweat & Beers is one of Michigan’s most anticipated spring mountain bike races, drawing nearly 1,000 riders and hundreds of spectators each year to the trails and lodge at Mt. Holiday. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, challenging courses, and unforgettable finish through a muddy chute, MSB blends competition with celebration, all while supporting local nonprofits. Since 2010, the event has raised over $800,000 for Mt. Holiday and community partners.

  Riders will launch and finish at Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Adult racers will travel through the scenic VASA Trail system before returning to Mt. Holiday’s stadium finish.

  This year’s 16th annual race is going full 1980s! We’re introducing a new Retro–Klunkers category, so dust off those pre-’95 rides, crank up the hair metal, and ride like the wind!

  Participants can choose from a 25-mile Stout, 12-mile Pale Ale, under 2-mile Ginger Ale, or the kids’ mini-loop, fondly known as Mud, Sweat & Root Beers. Local brews will be on tap for adult riders, who can enjoy the kids’ race later in the day while sampling Traverse City’s best.

  All proceeds from the event support Mt. Holiday, the Midwest’s only nonprofit 501(c)(3) ski and recreation area. Since 1949, Mt. Holiday has been built by the community, for the community. Our mission is to continue that legacy by providing value-driven outdoor fun, fostering connection, and creating a space where everyone can share in the spirit of adventure.

  Age groups are determined by the rider’s age on race day.

  Race Categories

  25-Mile Stout – Categories for both men and women:

  Elite

  Expert

  Sport

  Clydesdale/Athena

  Tandem

  Single Speed/Fixed

  Tour (not timed)

  Vintage – Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

  12-Mile Pale Ale – Categories for both men and women:

  Sport

  Beginner

  Clydesdale/Athena

  Tandem

  Single Speed/Fixed

  Tour (not timed)

  Vintage – Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

  Ginger Ale – Grouped by age and gender, not timed.

  Root Beer (Kids Race) – Grouped by boys and girls:

  6 and under

  7 and over

  Preliminary Schedule for 2026

  Friday, May 1, 2026

  Packet Pickup: Mt. Holiday, 4–7 PM

  New for 2026! The Greater Michigan Ford Dealers Packet Pickup Party in the Mt. Holiday Beer Garden featuring The Headwaters Band!

  Saturday, May 2, 2026

  Race Day Packet Pickup: Mt. Holiday, 7–8:30 AM

  Stout Race Start: 9 AM

  Pale Ale Race Start: 9:30 AM

  Ginger Ale Race Start: 12:30 PM (approx.)

  Root Beer Day Registration: Mt. Holiday Lodge, 12–1 PM

  Root Beer Race Start: 1 PM

  Awards Presentations: 2 PM

  Beer & Food Tent: 10 AM–3 PM

  All times and activities are subject to change.

  Cancellation Policy

  No refunds will be issued. Riders who need to cancel may donate their entry fee to Mt. Holiday (501c3) or transfer their registration to another rider. A $25 transfer fee is required, along with a completed registration and signed waiver. All transfer fees will be donated to the Mt. Holiday Scholarship Fund.

  4.6 km from Traverse City
  3100 Holiday Road, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  2 Miles 12 Miles 14 Miles 25 Miles Cycling Trail

• Loop The Lake [runsignup.com]

  Fri, Sep 04, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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  About the Event:

  Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of...

  About the Event:

  Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.

  The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers. The 8 mile event is recommended for runners only.

  Course closes at 8pm sharp!

  Distance:

  4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.

  The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each - 1 at a time) will be slightly over 8 miles.

  Giveaway:

  Everyone receives a Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap along with some snacks and beverages.

  Awards:

  The top 3 overall and top 3 masters (40+) for male and female in the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom plate hand-crafted at ClaySpacetc just down the road!

  Age group top 3 (5-year age groups to 80 and up) for the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom clay Loop The Lake 2025 medal.

  Relay awards for top male team, female team, coed team, masters* male team, masters* female team, and masters* coed team.

  *Masters teams are a combined age of 100+

  About the Course:

  The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.

  Check out the map here! We will be running in a clockwise direction.

  The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.

  Start Details:

  The race will include a wave start at Hull Park. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.

  Wave Starts:

  We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.

  Parking:

  Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.

  Packet Pickup/Late Registration - Hull Park:

  Packet Pickup begins at 4pm on Friday, September 4th right at Hull Park! Online registration will be open up until 5:45pm on race day. QR codes will be available to signup online at the event. No cash or paper registration available.

  Background:

  "This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).

  The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.

  8.9 km from Traverse City
  Munson Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  4 Miles 8 Miles Gravel Run Trail Walk

• Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing [nmmba.net] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  The Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is excited to be the last race in the Michigan Off Road Championship Off Road MTB Race Series (MORC) To see what categories qualify...

  The Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is excited to be the last race in the Michigan Off Road Championship Off Road MTB Race Series (MORC) To see what categories qualify see registration or visit MORC or After a lot of discussion with race participants, sponsors, and the board, we’re stoked to confirm that the 2025 Traverse City Trails Festival will once again start and finish at Timber Ridge Resort on September 27th!

  Online registration closes at noon on Friday, September 26th. There is no in-person or day-of registration, so make your move!

  The Traverse City Trails Festival is proud to have Stone Hound Brewing back as the title sponsor of our 2025 event. Stone Hound Brewing has supported the trails since their doors opened, naming countless bespoke brews after our local marked and unmarked trails. Stone Hound Brewing, located on Bunker Hill Road, has become a favorite destination for post-ride refreshments and a vital contributor to our cycling community.

  Award Categories - Top 3

  Full Pint (Roughly 28 Miles)

  • Elite Men Open

  • Elite Men 40+

  • Elite Women Open

  • Expert Men 39 & Under

  • Expert Men 40-49

  • Expert 50 & Up Men

  • Elite/Expert Men Singlespeed

  • Expert Women 39 & Under

  • Expert Women 40+

  • Sport Men 18 & Under

  • Sport Men 19-29

  • Sport Men 30-39

  • Sport Men 40-49

  • Sport Men 50+

  • Sport Men Fat Bike Open

  • Sport Men Singlespeed Open

  • Sport Women 29 & Under

  • Sport Women 30-39

  • Sport Women 40-49

  • Sport Women 50+

  Half Pint (Roughly 15 Miles)

  • Sport Men 14 & Under

  • Sport Men 15-18

  • Sport Men 19-29

  • Sport Men 30-39

  • Sport Men 40-49

  • Sport Men 50-59

  • Sport Men 60+

  • Sport Men Singlespeed Open

  • Sport Men Fat Bike Open

  • Sport Men Clydesdale

  • Sport Women 14 & Under

  • Sport Women 15-18

  • Sport Women 19-29

  • Sport Women 30-39

  • Sport Women 40-49

  • Sport Women 50+

  • Beginner Men 14 and Under

  • Beginner Men 15-18

  • Beginner Men 19-29

  • Beginner Men 30-39

  • Beginner Men 40-49

  • Beginner Men 50-59

  • Beginner Men 60+

  • Beginner Men Clydesdale

  • Beginner Women 14 & Under

  • Women’s Beginner 15-18

  • Women’s Beginner 19-39

  • Women’s Beginner 40-49

  • Women’s Beginner 50+

  • Fat Bike Women

  • Singlespeed Women

  7.2 km from Traverse City
  4050 Hammond Rd., Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
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  2.5 Miles 15 Miles 28 Miles Cycling Mountain Biking Trail

• Farmland 5K & Free for All Bike [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 12:00pm Run:

  The Farmland 5K Run and Free for All Bike is Traverse City Track Club's running and biking event held on a dedicated cross country course on private...

  Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 12:00pm Run:

  The Farmland 5K Run and Free for All Bike is Traverse City Track Club's running and biking event held on a dedicated cross country course on private farmland; this year on October 12th. A classic, European style turf grass course awaits you as you enjoy the natural challenge of running or biking! Traverse over grass, wooded dirt trails, and farmland running terrain.

  New for 2025: A 1-Mile Kid's Event that begins at 11:30am! Kids receive a free small pumpkin to decorate after.

  1PM: A Unique Bike Race called the "Free for All"

  The Farmland "Free For All" bike event has cyclists taking to the running course for 5 laps of fun competition (approximately 10 miles total), on any bike you choose. Fat bike, gravel bike, mountain bike, maybe even a unicycle; you’ll see it all. Awards for overall and age group winner. It's 5 laps for 2025 as we have the big hill for each lap :)

  For the ambitious, we’ll have a combined run/bike as well. Test your running legs in the 5k and your bike (or vice versa) and give the "Free For All" everything you’ve got left. Farmland Combos will be measured by their 5k time added to their bike time.

  3.6 km from Traverse City
  999 Rasho Rd, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49696, United States
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  1 Miles 5k 9 Miles 12 Miles Gravel Run Trail