Iceman Cometh Challenge

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 8:45AM EST
  • Location Traverse City, Michigan
  • Price Free - $140.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances Ultra, 10 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the picturesque Traverse City, Grand Traverse area! This thrilling event will see over 5,400 enthusiastic men, women, and 300 children competing across 77 age divisions. The highlight of the day is the main event: a spectacular 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race that winds from Kalkaska to Traverse City.

For those new to the sport, the Iceman Cometh Challenge also features the Meijer Slush Cup and Sno-Cone events, offering a fun 9-mile course for beginning riders, as well as a special race for children aged 10 and under. On Friday, November 7th, join the excitement at the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Don't miss out on the chance to witness the energy and camaraderie of this fantastic event, where an estimated 12,000 spectators gather to cheer on the racers!

Organiser's Description

The Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge is held on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. Additionally, the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup, presented by Michigan Bicycle Law, will is held Friday, November 7th at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Over 5,400 men and women as well as 300 children in 77 age divisions will take part in the Bell's Iceman Cometh events. The main event, the Bells Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek, is around 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan. Additionally, the Meijer Slush Cup and Sno-Cone events add an 9-mile course for beginning riders as well as a race for children 10 & under. An estimated 12,000 spectators line the courses to catch the excitement of all the Bell's Iceman Cometh events.

Races

  • Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Presented by TREK

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)

    $140.00

    Not to be missed 30 Mile one day point to point cross country through Northern Michigan forests.
  • Tandem - Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge

    Sat 8th November 2025 (9:15AM EST)

    $140.00

  • Pro/Cat 1 - Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge

    Sat 8th November 2025 (3:00PM 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 Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race
  • Iceman Junior (18 & Under)

    Sat 8th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)

    $70.00

    This race is for those 18 years of age or under. This race is held on the same course as the Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge Amateur race
  • Meijer Slush Cup

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)

    $90.00

    An 8-10 mile race that is starts and ends for Timber Ridge Resort
  • Tandem - Meijer Slush Cup

    Sat 8th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)

    $90.00

  • Meijer Sno Cone

    Sat 8th November 2025 (3:00PM EST)

    Free

    For the littlest shredders, choose between a 1/4 mile course or a 1 mile course. Due to the generosity of Iceman riders, this event is free.

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Location

521 S Union St, Traverse City, 49684, MI, United States

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