Iceman Cometh Challenge
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price Free - $140.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances Ultra, 10 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
But the fun doesn't stop there! On Friday, November 6, the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup will kick off the festivities at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Families can enjoy additional events like the Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Pop-Cycle races, featuring a beginner-friendly 9-mile course and exciting youth races for kids aged 10 and under. With nearly 12,000 spectators cheering along the route, the Iceman Cometh Challenge promises a weekend filled with excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration of cycling and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
More than 5,400 men and women, along with 600 children across 77 age divisions, participate in Iceman weekend each year. The signature event is a roughly 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan.
Additional events include the Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Pop-Cycle races, featuring a 9-mile beginner-friendly course and youth races for children 10 and under. Nearly 12,000 spectators line the course annually to experience the excitement of Iceman weekend.
Races
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Iceman Cometh Challenge Presented by TREK
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)
$140.00
Not to be missed 30 Mile one day point to point cross country through Northern Michigan forests. -
Tandem - Iceman Cometh Challenge
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)
$140.00
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Pro/Elite - Iceman Cometh Challenge
Sat 7th November 2026 (2:30PM EST)
$140.00
For Professional or USAC Cat 1 Mountain Bikers Only. Must have valid USAC license or UCI license. This race is held on the same course as the Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race -
Iceman Junior (18 & Under)
Sat 7th November 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$70.00
This race is for those 18 years of age or under. This race is held on the same course as the Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race -
Meijer Slush Cup
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$90.00
An 8-10 mile race that is starts and ends for Timber Ridge Resort -
Tandem - Meijer Slush Cup
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$90.00
An 8-10 mile race that is starts and ends for Timber Ridge Resort -
Meijer Sno Cone
Sat 7th November 2026 (3:30PM EST)
Free
Due to the generosity of Iceman riders, this event is free. The Meijer Sno Cone race is for kids 10 and under that will ride ~1/4 mile on balance bikes. Line-up begins at 3:25pm -
Meijer Pop-Cycle
Sat 7th November 2026 (2:45PM EST)
Free
Due to the generosity of Iceman riders, this event is free. The Meijer Pop-Cycle race is kids 10 and under that will ride 1 mile, on pedal bikes. Line-up begins at 2:40pm
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521 S Union St, Traverse City, 49684, MI, United States
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