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Copper Harbor Trails Fest

Sat September 2 - Sun September 3 Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US Directions

Event: Long XC Mountain Bike Race

The length of our Long XC race varies slightly each year but always feature challenging singletrack and elevation changes that are the trademark of the Copper Harbor Trails. Typical race lengths are around 30 miles for the Long course. We switch up the course every year to include our newest and gnarliest trails. Course maps, descriptions, and GPS routes will be released closer to the event.

Not sure whether the short or long race is right for you? We can change it for you later.
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 2:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 23 spots left.
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Event: Short XC Mountain Bike Race

The length of our Short XC race varies slightly each year but always feature challenging singletrack and elevation changes that are the trademark of the Copper Harbor Trails. Typical race lengths are around 15 miles for the Short course. We switch up the course every year to include our newest and gnarliest trails. Course maps, descriptions, and GPS routes will be released closer to the event.

Not sure whether the short or long race is right for you? We can change it for you later.
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 2:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: Super Short XC Mountain Bike Race

The length of our Super Short XC race varies slightly each year but always feature challenging singletrack and elevation changes that are the trademark of the Copper Harbor Trails. Typical race lengths are around 7 miles for the short course. We switch up the course every year to include our newest and gnarliest trails. Course maps, descriptions, and GPS routes will be released closer to the event.

Not sure whether the short or long race is right for you? We can change it for you later.
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: 10K Trail Run

Looking to race something other than your mountain bike? Give our ~10k competitive trail run a try! We’ll give out awards to the top 3 male and female racers in this rugged race that tackles some of our system’s gnarliest terrain. Don’t think that just because you’re not on a mountain bike that we’ll go easy on you.
Event Date: Sunday September 3, 2023
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
End Time: 10:30am EDT
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Event: Junior XC Bike Race

One for the kids! We'll have 1.5 mile and 3 mile mountain bike races for children under 9 years of age. We'll race on trails that are beginner friendly so nobody has to worry about big jumps or other scary features. Come cheer on our youngest competitors before they leave you in the dust later! This race is untimed.
Open to ages 9 and under.
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 4:00pm EDT
End Time: 6:00pm EDT
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Event: Women's Enduro Pre-Ride

Learn from the local pros what to expect in our Sport and Expert Enduro! We'll be focusing on stages on East Bluff during the pre-ride event. Join two coaches, Jamie Bourgo and Katy Hickey, as they walk you through some of Copper Harbor's fastest trails. Get the hang of tricky trails and lines before your big race!
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 2:00pm EDT
End Time: 5:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: Enduro Mountain Bike Race (Beginner)

Please note: we will not transfer you from Beginner to Sport or Expert classes if those two are full. Only register for the Beginner Enduro if you plan to race in it.

All Beginner Enduro racers will be released at longer intervals on the course to help reduce passing. Families with kids are also able to race alongside their youngsters!

The Enduro is a stage-race format where the goal is to accumulate the lowest combined time from a series of individually timed sections. Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women overall in each class. Our enduro consists of either 2 (Beginner), 3-4 (Sport), or 5-6 (Expert) timed stages that take place on generally descending terrain. The timed stages are linked by predominantly ascending transfer stages. Although a rider's specific performance on the physically demanding transfer stages does not affect his or her result, the transfers are associated with an overall time cut-off. The Enduro race courses are run on a mix of intermediate and expert singletrack.
Event Date: Sunday September 3, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 12:05pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full. The Waiting List has closed. Click here to view your status.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: Enduro Mountain Bike Race (Sport)

The Enduro is a stage-race format where the goal is to accumulate the lowest combined time from a series of individually timed sections. Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women overall in each class. Our enduro consists of either 2 (Beginner), 3-4 (Sport), or 5-6 (Expert) timed stages that take place on generally descending terrain. The timed stages are linked by predominantly ascending transfer stages. Although a rider's specific performance on the physically demanding transfer stages does not affect his or her result, the transfers are associated with an overall time cut-off. The enduro race courses are run on a mix of intermediate and expert singletrack.

Lake Superior Gravity Series points will be awarded for competitors in the Sport and Enduro race categories based on your standings. Three age brackets are in play this year for each class: 16 and under, 17-39, and 40+.
Event Date: Sunday September 3, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 1:15pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full. The Waiting List has closed. Click here to view your status.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: Enduro Mountain Bike Race (Expert)

The Enduro is a stage-race format where the goal is to accumulate the lowest combined time from a series of individually timed sections. Awards will be given to the top three men and top three women overall in each class. Our enduro consists of either 2 (Beginner), 3-4 (Sport), or 5-6 (Expert) timed stages that take place on generally descending terrain. The timed stages are linked by predominantly ascending transfer stages. Although a rider's specific performance on the physically demanding transfer stages does not affect his or her result, the transfers are associated with an overall time cut-off. The enduro race courses are run on a mix of intermediate and expert singletrack.

Lake Superior Gravity Series points will be awarded for competitors in the Sport and Enduro race categories based on your standings. Three age brackets are in play this year for each class: 16 and under, 17-39, and 40+.
Event Date: Sunday September 3, 2023
Start Time: 9:30am EDT
End Time: 3:30pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full. The Waiting List has closed. Click here to view your status.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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Event: Downhill Mountain Bike Race

The Trails Fest Downhill event will be held on the demanding, expert-level, totally reworked for 2022 Overflow trail that descends from Brockway Mountain Drive. The trail has large natural and man-made features that will challenge the most advanced riders. Shuttles to the start of the event are TBD until closer to the event. Best 1 of 2 timed runs will determine winners. Practice time will be available prior to the event.
Event Date: Saturday September 2, 2023
Start Time: 3:00pm EDT
End Time: 5:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full. The Waiting List has closed. Click here to view your status.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

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