Distances & Start Times
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
Sat, November 7, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan
Entry from $0 — listed fees can step up closer to event day.
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
The Iceman Cometh Challenge, presented by Trek, takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup, presented by Michigan Bicycle Law, will be held Friday, November 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. 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.
Iceman Cometh Challenge is scheduled for Sat, November 7, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan. Confirm the start schedule on the registration page before race morning.
Listed entry fees currently run from $0 to $140 depending on the event and route. Fees can step up closer to event day — check the registration page for current pricing.
The current listing carries 4 options: 30 Miles, 10 Miles, 0.25 Miles, 1 Miles. Route details live on the registration page.