Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Minocqua, Wisconsin
- Price $22.20 - $75.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable biking adventure at the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind, taking place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in the beautiful Minocqua, Oneida area! This exhilarating event features a fantastic array of race distances to cater to all levels of cyclists, including the challenging Cracked Nut 80-mile race, the Roasted Nut 60-mile race, the Big Nut 40-mile race, the Little Nut 20-mile race, and the family-friendly Mini Nut 3-mile "Fun Ride."
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, participants will navigate a diverse mix of gravel roads and ski trails, ensuring a unique and scenic race experience. With the park opening at 7:00 AM and races kicking off shortly thereafter, there's plenty of excitement in store! Plus, enjoy post-race food and beverages, as well as on-site bike demos from local vendors. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or looking for a fun day out with the family, the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind promises an exhilarating day filled with camaraderie and adventure!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, participants will navigate a diverse mix of gravel roads and ski trails, ensuring a unique and scenic race experience. With the park opening at 7:00 AM and races kicking off shortly thereafter, there's plenty of excitement in store! Plus, enjoy post-race food and beverages, as well as on-site bike demos from local vendors. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or looking for a fun day out with the family, the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind promises an exhilarating day filled with camaraderie and adventure!
Organiser's Description
RACE OVERVIEW
Join us on September 6th, 2025 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Parks vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Park Opens
7:30 AM - Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens
7:45 AM - Registration Closes For Cracked Nut
8:00 AM - CRACKED NUT 80 START & Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile
8:30 AM - ROASTED NUT 60 MILE START & Registration Closes For Mini Nut 3 mile "Fun Ride"
9:15 AM - MINI NUT 3 MILE "FUN RIDE" START & Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile
9:30 AM - BIG NUT 40 MILE START & Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile
9:45 AM - LITTLE NUT 20 MILE START
11:00AM - Food Available
5:00PM - Park Closes
POST RACE FOOD/BEVERAGE
Register before 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 to guarantee your complementary post race food and beverage!
RACE ROUTE DETAILS
Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!
MINI NUT 3 Mile "Fun Ride" This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!
Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail:100%
LITTLE NUT 20 Mile
Total Distance: 22.8 miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 10.7 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 77%
BIG NUT 40 Mile
Total Distance: 43.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Paved 3.4 miles, Gravel 32.9 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%
ROASTED NUT 60 Mile
Total Distance: 60.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 48.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 91%
CRACKED NUT 80 Mile
Total Distance: 82 miles / Elevation Gain: 2,362 / Surfaces: Paved 6 miles, Gravel 69.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 93%
RACE POLICY
All participants must wear helmets.
LITTLE NUT, BIG NUT, ROASTED NUT, AND CRACKED NUT AWARDS AWARDS
Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group.
Join us on September 6th, 2025 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Parks vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Park Opens
7:30 AM - Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens
7:45 AM - Registration Closes For Cracked Nut
8:00 AM - CRACKED NUT 80 START & Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile
8:30 AM - ROASTED NUT 60 MILE START & Registration Closes For Mini Nut 3 mile "Fun Ride"
9:15 AM - MINI NUT 3 MILE "FUN RIDE" START & Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile
9:30 AM - BIG NUT 40 MILE START & Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile
9:45 AM - LITTLE NUT 20 MILE START
11:00AM - Food Available
5:00PM - Park Closes
POST RACE FOOD/BEVERAGE
Register before 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 to guarantee your complementary post race food and beverage!
RACE ROUTE DETAILS
Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!
MINI NUT 3 Mile "Fun Ride" This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!
Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail:100%
LITTLE NUT 20 Mile
Total Distance: 22.8 miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 10.7 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 77%
BIG NUT 40 Mile
Total Distance: 43.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Paved 3.4 miles, Gravel 32.9 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%
ROASTED NUT 60 Mile
Total Distance: 60.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 48.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 91%
CRACKED NUT 80 Mile
Total Distance: 82 miles / Elevation Gain: 2,362 / Surfaces: Paved 6 miles, Gravel 69.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 93%
RACE POLICY
All participants must wear helmets.
LITTLE NUT, BIG NUT, ROASTED NUT, AND CRACKED NUT AWARDS AWARDS
Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group.
Races
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Cracked Nut (80 Miles)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Giveaway (TBD)
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$75.20
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Roasted Nut (60 Miles)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Giveaway (TBD)
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$75.20
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Big Nut (40 Miles)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Giveaway (TBD)
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$75.20
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Little Nut (20 Miles)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Giveaway (TBD)
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:45AM CDT)
$75.20
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Mini Nut "Fun Ride" (3 Miles)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Giveaway (TBD)
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
$22.20
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