Iceman Cometh Challenge

  • Date Sat 7th November 2026
  • Time 8:45AM EST
  • Location Traverse City, Michigan
  • Price Free - $140.00
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Ultra, 10 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Iceman Cometh Challenge, taking place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the scenic Traverse City, Grand Traverse area of Michigan! This renowned mountain biking event attracts over 5,400 participants, including both men and women, as well as 300 children across 77 age divisions. The highlight of the day is the impressive 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race, which winds from Kalkaska to Traverse City.

In addition to the main race, the event features the Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Popsicle events, offering a 9-mile course for beginner riders and a special race for children aged 10 and under. The excitement doesn't stop there—join an estimated 12,000 spectators who will line the courses to cheer on the participants and soak in the electrifying atmosphere. Plus, be sure to check out the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup on Friday, November 6th, at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI, to kick off this thrilling weekend!

Organiser's Description

The Iceman Cometh Challenge is held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Additionally, the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup, presented by Michigan Bicycle Law, will is held Friday, November 6th 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 Iceman Cometh events. The main event, the 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, Sno-Cone and Popsicle events add a 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 Iceman Cometh events.

Races

  • Iceman Cometh Challenge Presented by TREK

    Sat 7th November 2026 (9:15AM EST)

    $140.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
    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 (9:15AM EST)

    $140.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
  • Pro/Cat 1 - Iceman Cometh Challenge

    Sat 7th November 2026 (3:00PM EST)

    $140.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
    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 7th November 2026 (12:30PM EST)

    $70.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
    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 7th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)

    $90.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
    An 8-10 mile race that is starts and ends for Timber Ridge Resort
  • Tandem - Meijer Slush Cup

    Sat 7th November 2026 (8:45AM EST)

    $90.00

    OPENS 06 MAR
  • Meijer Sno Cone

    Sat 7th November 2026 (3:30PM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 06 MAR
    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 ~1mile and ride pedal bikes. Line-up begins at 3:25
  • Popsicle

    Sat 7th November 2026 (2:45PM EST)

    Free

    OPENS 06 MAR
    Due to the generosity of Iceman riders, this event is free. The Popsicle race is kids 10 and under that will ride ~1/4mile, on balance bikes. Line-up begins at 2:40pm

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Location

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

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