Copper Harbor Trails Fest

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-ish 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.

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-ish 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.

Note: We renamed the Super Short and Short XC races last year to Short and Medium, respectively. Now everything makes sense!

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 7-ish 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.

Note: We renamed the Super Short and Short XC races last year to Short and Medium, respectively. Now everything makes sense!

The Trails Fest Downhill event will be held on the demanding, expert-level, 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.

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 the Orchard Trail, a crushed gravel beginner friendly loop with no big jumps or other scary features. Come cheer on our youngest competitors before they leave you in the dust later! This race is untimed.

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.

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 2-3 (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+. To be scored appropriately for the Lake Superior Gravity Series, your race age is determined by your age on October 6, 2024.

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 2-3 (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+. To be scored appropriately for the Lake Superior Gravity Series, your race age is determined by your age on October 6, 2024.

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 2-3 (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.

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. Get the hang of tricky trails and lines before your big race!

For USAC collegiate racers only!

For USAC racers only!