Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is a mountain bike and road cycling race on September 26, 2026 in Traverse City, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $60.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$60
- Sports
- Mountain BikeRoad Cycling
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
68°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Traverse City Cherry Cptl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Traverse City, MI
City 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Make it a Racecation
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Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing
Sep 26, 2026