Great Deer Chase presented by Cross Country Sports

  • Date Sat 15th August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Calumet, Michigan
  • Price $16.90 - $54.00
  • Races 5 races

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure and fun at the Great Deer Chase on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in beautiful Calumet, Houghton! This exciting event features a variety of race distances to cater to all skill levels and ages. Join the Onyx Racing Products Adventure Ride, an untimed self-supported gravel ride that spans 30-40 miles, showcasing the rich historical sites throughout the stunning Keweenaw region. For those seeking a challenge, the Long Race offers over 20 miles of some of Swedetown's toughest trails, while the Medium and Short Races provide 12-18 miles and 6-10 miles of exhilarating blue trails, respectively.

Young riders can also participate in the Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (3-6 miles) and the Youth Short Race (1-3 miles), ensuring everyone can join in on the excitement. Don’t miss the adorable Rhythm Bike Shop 100 Yard Untimed Tots Event, designed for little ones on tricycles or strider bikes. The first 120 registrants for the paid events will receive a stylish event t-shirt and a custom top cap, while those who register later will still snag a top cap! Plus, this fantastic event

Organiser's Description

* Onyx Racing Products Adventure Ride (untimed): Self-supported gravel/adventure ride that highlights historical sites throughout the Keweenaw. The course is TBD and will be 30-40 miles of gravel and pavement. A route GPX will be provided. Riders can start at any time, but must pick up their medal by 3pm.
* Onyx Racing Products 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
* Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Short Race: 6-10 miles on fun, beginner-friendly blue trails
* Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (15 & Under): 3-6 miles on ski trails and easier singletrack
* Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race (12 & Under): 1-3 miles on ski trail and easier singletrack
* Rhythm Bike Shop 100 Yard Untimed Tots Event: A free race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating.

The first 120 registrants for the paid events will receive an event t-shirt from Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists and a custom top cap from Onyx Racing Products! Registrants 121-200 will receive a top cap, but not a t-shirt.

Once again, held in conjunction with Calumet's Pasty Fest [https://www.uppastyfest.com/]!

Races

  • Onyx Racing Products Adventure Ride (Untimed)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $27.50

    Self-supported gravel/adventure ride that highlights historical sites throughout the Keweenaw. The course is TBD and will be 30-40 miles of gravel and pavement. A route GPX will be provided. Riders can start at any time, but must pick up their medal by 3pm.
  • Onyx Racing Products Long Race

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $54.00

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

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $54.00

    12-18 miles on fast, fun blue trails
  • Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Short Race

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $32.80

    6-10 miles on fun, beginner-friendly blue trails
  • Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race - 12 & Under

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

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

    $16.90

    1-3 miles on ski trail and easier singletrack

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Location

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

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