Sat, May 1, 2027

Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!!

Traverse City, Michigan

Registration Listed Organized Rides

25 Miles12 Miles14 Miles2 Miles

Entry from $10 — listed fees can step up closer to event day.

Distances & Start Times

Stout - Elite/Pro · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Expert · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Sport · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Fat Bike · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - SS/Fixed · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Clydesdale (200+ lbs) · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Athena (150+ lbs) · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout Vintage - Klunkers (1990 - 1999 Mtn Bikes Only!) · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Tandem · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Stout - Tour · 25 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Sport · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Beginner · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Clydesdale (200+ lbs) · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Athena (150+ lbs) · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - SS/Fixed · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Fat Bike · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale Vintage - Klunkers (1990 - 1999 Mtn Bikes Only!) · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Tandem · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Unicycle · 14 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Pale Ale - Tour · 12 Miles 9:00 AM start $60

Ginger Ale - 2 miles · 2 Miles 9:00 AM start $15

Root Beer - 1/4 mile 9:00 AM start $10

Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.

About This Event

Mud, Sweat & Beers XVII returns to Mt. Holiday on May 1st, 2027, bringing nearly two decades of dirt, chaos, community, and springtime stoke back to the trails overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, challenging courses, and legendary muddy finish chute, Mud, Sweat & Beers has become one of Michigan’s most iconic spring mountain bike races, drawing nearly 1,000 riders and hundreds of spectators each year.

Since 2010, the event has raised more than $800,000 in support of Mt. Holiday and local nonprofit partners. For year 17, we’re going full Pacific Northwest throwback.

Think flannel, garage bands, muddy tires, and underground 90s mountain bike culture. This year’s theme channels the spirit of old-school Seattle grit and the era when mountain biking was loud, weird, and wonderfully unpolished. Riders will start and finish at Mt.

Holiday Ski & Recreational Area before heading out into the scenic VASA Trail system and returning for the stadium-style finish that’s made MSB famous. Participants can choose from: 25-Mile Stout 12-Mile Pale Ale Under 2-Mile Ginger Ale Kids’ Mini-Loop: Mud, Sweat & Root Beers And yes, the Retro-Klunkers category retur

Common Questions About the Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!!

When is the Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!!?

Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!! is scheduled for Sat, May 1, 2027 in Traverse City, Michigan. Confirm the start schedule on the registration page before race morning.

How much does the Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!! cost to enter?

Listed entry fees currently run from $10 to $60 depending on the event and route. Fees can step up closer to event day — check the registration page for current pricing.

What distances does the Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Sweet 16!!! offer?

The current listing carries 4 options: 25 Miles, 12 Miles, 14 Miles, 2 Miles. Route details live on the registration page.