Great Deer Chase

  • Date Sat 15th August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Calumet, Michigan
  • Price Free - $48.70
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of adventure at the Great Deer Chase on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in Calumet, Houghton! This outdoor event promises to be a thrilling experience for riders of all ages and skill levels, featuring a variety of race distances to cater to everyone.

Participants can choose from a self-supported Adventure Ride that spans over 20 miles on the stunning Swedetown trails, or tackle the Long Race, which takes on some of the most challenging terrain in the area. For those looking for a faster pace, the Downwind Sports Medium Race offers a 12-18 mile course on fun, flowing blue trails. Beginners can enjoy the Rhythm Bike Shop Short Race, which features 6-10 miles of easy yet enjoyable trails. Young riders can participate in the Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (3-6 miles) or the Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race (1-3 miles). And for the tiniest participants, there’s a 50 Yard Untimed Tots Event for kids on tricycles and strider bikes.

Join the fun as the Great Deer Chase coincides with Calumet's Pasty Fest, making it a perfect day of community spirit, outdoor

Organiser's Description

* Adventure Ride (untimed): Self-supported gravel/adventure ride around the Swedetown trails. The course is TBD and will be greater than 20 miles. A route GPX will be provided. 9 am start time
* Long Race: 20+ mile course including some of Swedetown's most challenging trails
* Downwind Sports Medium Race: 12-18 miles on fast, fun blue trails
* Rhythm Bike Shop Short Race: 6-10 miles on fun, beginner-friendly blue trails
* Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (17 & Under): 3-6 miles on ski trails and easy singletrack
* Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race (12 & Under): 1-3 miles on ski trail and easy singletrack
* Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists 50 Yard Untimed Tots Event: A race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating.

Once again, held in conjunction with Calumet's Pasty Fest!

Races

  • Adventure Ride (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS 01 MAY
    Self-supported gravel/adventure ride around the Swedetown trails. The course is TBD and will be greater than 20 miles. A route GPX will be provided. 9 am start time
  • Long Race

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 01 MAY
    20+ miles including some of Swedetown's most challenging trails
  • Downwind Sports Medium Race

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 01 MAY
    12-18 miles on fast, fun blue trails
  • Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race - 12 & Under

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 01 MAY
    1-3 miles on ski trail and easy singletrack
  • Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists 50 Yard Untimed Tots Event

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:40AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 MAY
    A race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating.

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Location

Swedetown Recreation Area, 56641 Osceola Road, Calumet, 49913, MI, United States

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