6 events in Grand Traverse County, Michigan

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find trail running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

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

  2 Miles 12 Miles 14 Miles 25 Miles Cycling Trail

  3100 Holiday Road, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
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• Interlochen Run for the Arts [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  On May 2, 2026, experience live music and art as you traverse a course of accommodating paved and unpaved trails. Registration proceeds support student scholarships, so every step you take makes a...

  On May 2, 2026, experience live music and art as you traverse a course of accommodating paved and unpaved trails. Registration proceeds support student scholarships, so every step you take makes a difference in a young artist's life.

  IMPORTANT UPDATE!! Interlochen Run for the Arts has a LIVE AND VIRTUAL option.

  Participants have two options:

  • 1. Run the LIVE event on the Interlochen Arts location or
  • 2. Stay at home and run/walk your event with VIRTUAL options.

  • With a virtual race you can run the 5K distance anywhere, in your neighborhood, on a treadmill, at a nearby park. You will have between Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 16th to complete your 5K. Once you have the 5K completed you will enter your time in the Run Sign-up website. Instructions will be provided for all Virtual Participants.

  • If you participate in the virtual event you will still receive a race t-shirt and medal! We will ship the t-shirt and medal to you. Cost of shipping is included in the race fee.

  Event Location:

  Interlochen Center for the Arts Campus

  4000 M-137

  Interlochen, MI US 49643

  Registration Fees:

  • Pre-registration Pricing (by 11:59 p.m. on April 30th): $35

  • Late Registration (Friday) and Race Day (Saturday) registration pricing: $40

  Event Times:

  • Friday Packet Pickup - Running Fit (300 East Front Street), 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

  • Saturday Packet Pickup - Fine Arts Building located on Interlochen Center for the Art's Campus, 7:30 am - 9:00 am

  • Saturday RACE TIME - 9:00 am

  • Awards - 10:00 am

  Age Divisions and Awards:

  • Overall Male and Overall Female

  • Age Division Awards (Male and Female): 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,and 80 and Over

  Timing and Scoring:

  Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing using ChronoTrack technology. Results will be LIVE on RunSignUp and posted during the event.

  Looking to take your fundraising to the next level?

  Make your run go even further by creating a fundraiser during Interlochen’s third annual Act for Art Giving Days! Rally your friends and family to join you in raising funds for scholarships that ensure the excellence of Interlochen is accessible for students from all backgrounds. You can start fundraising any time, but gifts must be in by May 10th (the week after Act for Art concludes) to count.

  Act for Art Giving Days

  5k Run Trail Virtual Walk

  4000 J Maddy Parkway, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49643, United States
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• Tour de TART [traversetrails.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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  Get ready to roll! TART Trails is thrilled to host the annual Tour de TART on Friday, July 17, 2026. This family-friendly ride promises an evening of fun, food, and fantastic views along the Leelanau...

  Get ready to roll! TART Trails is thrilled to host the annual Tour de TART on Friday, July 17, 2026. This family-friendly ride promises an evening of fun, food, and fantastic views along the Leelanau Trail.

  • Ride the Leelanau Trail – Start at Darrow Park and bike 16 scenic miles to North Park in Suttons Bay.

  • Fuel Up – Enjoy two tasty snack stops along the way.

  • Dine Bayside – Celebrate at the finish line with a delicious meal, a cash bar featuring local wine and microbrews, and great company.

  • Easy Return – Kick back on a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City, while your bike is safely transported in a secure truck.

  Start Time and Location: Riders can hit the trail anytime between 4 PM and 6:30 PM from Darrow Park

  Return Shuttle: Buses start rolling at 6 PM, with the last bus leaving at 9 PM sharp. Volunteers will keep an eye on your bike until you’re reunited back at the start. Each rider gets a numbered wristband to match their bike—no mix-ups, just smooth sailing.

  When

  Friday, July 17, 2026

  Rolling start between 4:00 - 6:30 pm (riders can start anytime within that window of time!) until 9:00 pm

  Where

  Start | Darrow Park, 1025 Bay Street, Traverse City, MI

  Finish | North Park, 601 Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI

  Route

  Ride roughly 16 miles along the paved Leelanau Trail that takes users through rolling hills, forests, orchards and meadows, and past streams, lakes, and ponds. There are two aided food and water stops along the route at Fouch Road and Bingham Road respectively.

  Parking & Bathrooms

  Parking will be available at Acrisure Insurance Agency, the Bayview Building and Leelanau Studios.

  Bathrooms can be found at the Cherry Bend Road trailhead, DeYoung Natural Area trailhead, Bingham Road rest stop, Suttons Bay pond/lagoon area, Suttons Bay Fourth Street trailhead, Suttons Bay beach by the marina, and at North Park in Suttons Bay.

  Return Transportation

  Riders will be transported back to Traverse City by school bus. Buses leave when full, with the first bus leaving around 6 pm and the last bus leaving at 9 pm sharp. Bikes will accompany the buses on trucks.

  Pre-Event Shuttle

  Riders who wish to start and finish in Suttons Bay will have the opportunity to park at North Park and take the pre-ride shuttle from Suttons Bay to Traverse City. The pre-ride shuttle leaves North Park in Suttons Bay at 4 pm sharp, so please arrive early for bike loading. PLEASE NOTE This is not the post-event shuttle back to Traverse City. The post-event shuttle is available for all participants who start in Traverse City and finish in Suttons Bay.

  WEATHER CANCELLATION

  In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, threatening rain), we may postpone or cancel Tour de TART. Please check emails the morning of the event for updates. In the event of cancellation or postponement, your registration fee is non-refundable but will be considered a tax-deductible donation to TART Trails.

  14 Miles Cycling Trail

  TBD, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49684, United States
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• Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run [peaceranchtc.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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  Come join the horses at our annual Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10 run/walk on Sept.21, 2024. The 5K is like none other as it winds through hard packed sand roads through the beautiful Pere Marquette...

  Come join the horses at our annual Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10 run/walk on Sept.21, 2024. The 5K is like none other as it winds through hard packed sand roads through the beautiful Pere Marquette Forest. Our 10K has become a favorite of trail runners statewide and is known for its challenging topography and peaceful surroundings. Both runs supported by the Traverse City Track Club. Our family friendly space is perfect for hanging out during and after the race. Medal ceremony following the race.

  The Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10 run/walk is DOG FRIENDLY ! Just a couple requests: Please keep dog in car with you until just prior to race start time and then on a leash while with you.

  All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, timed results, swag bag of goodies and refreshments after the race. Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners. their names will also be added to the Annual Race Plaque at Peace ranch. All registered participants will receive the Peace Race Lucky Horseshoe Medal. Tours will be available afterward. All proceeds benefit New Veterans Retreat Services and Mustang Rehab Program.

  5k 10k Run Trail Walk

  2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49685, United States
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• Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing [nmmba.net] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  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

  2.5 Miles 15 Miles 28 Miles Cycling Mountain Biking Trail

  4050 Hammond Rd., Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49686, United States
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• Farmland 5K & Free for All Bike [runsignup.com]
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  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.

  1 Miles 5k 9 Miles 12 Miles Gravel Run Trail

  999 Rasho Rd, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49696, United States
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