Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind

Race Overview

Join us on September 7th for a fun filled bike race featuring a mix of some of Oneida County's most scenic gravel roads and a few trails in Minocqua Winter Park's vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience!

Choose from three distances: Big Nut 40 mile, Little Nut 20 mile, and Mini Nut 3 mile. Both the Big Nut and the Little Nut end the race with a climb to the top of Squirrel Hill. Enjoy the view as you coast your way down to the finish line! The Mini Nut is held on our easiest grassy ski trails. Stick around after the races to enjoy food and lawn games! The hiking trails and disc golf course will re-open following the last finisher. All race participants are encouraged to play a round-borrow bags with discs are available!  

This race also serves as a fundraiser for the park with all proceeds going right back to trails and facilities maintenance! Thank you for your support!

Registration Information

Registration is open online until September 7th at 8:45 am.
Day of registration will be available at the Chalet until 15 minutes before each race. See race day schedule below. 

Racer Giveaways: The first 50 registrants will receive a commemorative etched stainless steel pint cup! Perfect for post-race bevvies!

Bike Jersey Sales: We are once again offering bike jerseys for sale during online registration. We will may have a limited amount of sizes and quantity available for purchase during the event. Not able to make the race but still want to snag a bike jersey or donate to support the race/park? No problem! Just click on the store tab to order today.

Race Routes

These races are primarily self-supported. Please plan accordingly and carry water, food, repair kit, and phone with you.

• Big Nut 40 mile
• Ride With GPS Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/Big Nut
• Big Nut will feature 1 aid station at the 19.5 mile mark. Offerings include Gu, Water, Energy, Bananas, and Cookies. AED/First Aid and Bike repair supplies available at aid station.
• Gravel 23.2 miles 61% / Ski Trails 9 miles 24% / Paved  5.8 miles 15% 

• Little Nut 20 mile
• Ride With GPS Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/Little Nut
• Little Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Please plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.
• Gravel 10 miles 50% / Paved 5.7 miles 29% / Ski Trails 4.2 miles 21%

• Mini Nut 3 mile
• Entire route is on our easiest grassy/gravel ski trails (Cookie Loop)
• Mini Nut is an UNSUPPORTED RACE with no aid station. Please plan accordingly and pack enough water and food for your needs.

Race Day Schedule

7:00 am - Park Opens

7:30 am - Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens

8:45 am - Registration Closes For Mini Nut

9:00 am - Mini Nut Start & Registration Closes For Big Nut

9:15 am - Big Nut Start & Registration Closes For Little Nut

9:30 am - Little Nut Start

11:00am - Food Available

5:00pm - Park Closes

Sponsors

Thank you so much to our generous sponsors who have helped support the 2024 Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind! This race would not be possible without their help.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Click the link below for more information.

Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind Sponsorship Form

Questions? Email us at info@minocquawinterpark.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are integral to the success of the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind. Volunteer opportunities include Aid Stations, Bib Pickup, Food Prep, Course Set Up, Course Marshals, and more! Click the link below to sign up:

https://volunteersignup.org/CMHPW