2025 Great Deer Chase
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Calumet, Michigan
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the 2025 Great Deer Chase, taking place on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Calumet, Houghton! This family-friendly event offers an exciting range of mountain bike races, catering to all skill levels and ages. Participants can choose from five different race distances, including thrilling 15- and 30-mile cross country challenges for the more adventurous bikers. Young riders can also join in on the action with 2- and 4-mile youth races, plus a 50-yard untimed event designed just for the littlest cyclists. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, the Great Deer Chase promises a memorable day of competition, camaraderie, and connection with nature. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of an unforgettable biking experience!
Organiser's Description
An event for the whole family! We have 5 different lengths of singletrack/doubletrack mountain bike races.
15- and 30-mile cross country maintain bike races
2- and 4-mile youth races
50 yard Untimed Youth Event
15- and 30-mile cross country maintain bike races
2- and 4-mile youth races
50 yard Untimed Youth Event
Races
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20 Mile Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS SOON20 Mile no-lap race, comprised of about 55% fast, flowy singletrack. Although the course can be technical at high speed, a beginner with adequate level of fitness could finish this course. This will be 20 unique miles of our trail system (not laps of the 10 mile course). -
10 Mile Race
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS SOONFeatures about 45% singletrack trails that will challenge one's bike handling skills at speed. Like the 20 mile, this can be conquered by mountain bikers of any level. Course will split off from the 20mi group around miles 8-9. More details will be posted the week of the event. -
4 Mile Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONThis will be 2 laps of the 2-mile course, and will be great for young beginners who want a little more distance. -
2 Mile - 10 & Under Race
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONStarts at the Swedetown Chalet parking lot and rides along our new beginner singletrack course! No strider bikes or bikes with training wheels allowed in timed events. -
50y Untimed Tots Event
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONA race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating. Race occurs near the start/finish at the chalet and will be before the start of the timed events. The website will be updated with more details regarding this the week of the race.
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