Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Elite Men Open - 28 Mile - MORC · Elite Women Open - 28 Mile - MORC · Expert Men- 28 Mile - MORC & more
From the Organizer
The Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is excited to be the last race in the Michigan Off Road Championship Off Road MTB Race Series (MORC) To see what categories qualify see registration or visit MORC or After a lot of discussion with race participants, sponsors, and the board, we’re stoked to confirm that the 2026 Traverse City Trails Festival will once again start and finish at Timber Ridge Resort on September 26th!
Online registration closes at noon on Friday, September 25th. There is no in-person or day-of registration, so make your move!
The Traverse City Trails Festival is proud to have Stone Hound Brewing back as the title sponsor of our 2026 event. Stone Hound Brewing has supported the trails since their doors opened, naming countless bespoke brews after our local marked and unmarked trails. Stone Hound Brewing, located on Bunker Hill Road, has become a favorite destination for post-ride refreshments and a vital contributor to our cycling community.
Award Categories - Top 3
Full Pint (Roughly 28 Miles)
- Elite Men Open - MORC
- Elite Men 40+ - MORC
- Elite Women Open - MORC
- Expert Men 39 & Under - MORC
- Expert Men 40-49 - MORC
- Expert Men 50+ - MORC
- Elite/Expert Men Singlespeed - MORC
- Expert Women 39 & Under - MORC
- Expert Women 40+ - MORC
- Sport Men 18 & Under
- Sport Men 19-29
- Sport Men 30-39
- Sport Men 40-49
- Sport Men 50+
- Sport Men Fat Bike Open
- Sport Men Singlespeed Open
- Sport Women 29 & Under
- Sport Women 30-39
- Sport Women 40-49
- Sport Women 50+
Half Pint (Roughly 15 Miles)
- Sport Men 14 & Under - MORC
- Sport Men 15-18 - MORC
- Sport Men 19-29 - MORC
- Sport Men 30-39 - MORC
- Sport Men 40-49 - MORC
- Sport Men 50-59 - MORC
- Sport Men 60+ - MORC
- Sport Men Singlespeed Open
- Sport Men Fat Bike Open - MORC
- Sport Men Clydesdale Open - MORC
- Sport Women 14 & Under - MORC
- Sport Women 15-18 - MORC
- Sport Women 19-39 - MORC
- Sport Women 40-49 - MORC
- Sport Women 50+ - MORC
- Beginner Men 14 and Under - MORC
- Beginner Men 15-18 - MORC
- Beginner Men 19-29 - MORC
- Beginner Men 30-39 - MORC
- Beginner Men 40-49 - MORC
- Beginner Men 50-59 - MORC
- Beginner Men 60+ - MORC
- Beginner Men Clydesdale - MORC
- Beginner Women 14 & Under
- Women’s Beginner 15-18
- Women’s Beginner 19-39
- Women’s Beginner 40-49
- Women’s Beginner 50+
- Fat Bike Women
- Singlespeed Women
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Traverse City Munson, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Traverse City, MI
Elevation
581 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
110
Days to train
- Race
- Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing?
- Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is a running race held in Traverse City, Michigan on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan at 4050 Hammond Rd., Traverse City, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
Sep 26, 2026