Copper Harbor Trails Fest
About this race
- Registration for Copper Harbor Trails Fest 2026 will open April 30th, 2026. -
Hosted by the Copper Harbor Trails Club, the 33rd Annual Copper Harbor Trails Fest takes place September 4th - September 6th, 2026, in Copper Harbor, MI. The annual Labor Day Weekend event features races, music, beer, and good times over three days of action! This all-ages event has something for everyone, whether you're a cross-country lover, blazing-fast downhiller, enduro expert, sure-footed trail runner, or aspiring young ripper. Let the good times roll over the best dang weekend of the summer!
Saturday brings our classic XC mountain bike race in the morning, split into long and short depending on your appetite for pedaling. Later in the afternoon we kick off our Downhill race on Overflow, the biggest baddest trail you ever did see. Shortly after that our young riders show us what they've got in their quest for pint-sized glory. We wrap it up in the park downtown with music, tasty food, and beverages from local and regional brewers.
Sunday picks up where we left off with a rugged 10k Trail Run that will have you wondering if you should have worn hiking boots instead of running shoes. Later in the morning we send it with our Enduro race, split between Beginner, Sport, and Expert classes. Stick around for the music and food scene into the evening. It all culminates with the drawing of winners for our summer raffle and crowning of the King & Queen of the Mountain and Beast Mode Champions. Think you'll win big this year?
The Expert and Sport-class Enduro and Downhill race are part of the Lake Superior Gravity Series.
Do you have what it takes to be the King or Queen of the Mountain? The top male and female competitors who compete in all three of the main events (Long XC, Expert Enduro, and Downhill) will take home the top prize for the weekend. Even if you're not planning on aiming for the podium, each event added gets you a $20 discount. The more you race the more you save! And for the crazies who want to do the three biking events AND the 10k Trail Run... you'll also become eligible for the BEAST MODE award! Test your mettle and make a run for the top!
Race times are approximate and may change as the event draws nearer. Check the Trails Fest event page on our website for the most up-to-date participant schedule and info packet.
The Copper Harbor Trails Fest brings an exciting Ultra, 24.1K, 1.6K, 10K, 4.8K to Copper Harbor, Michigan on September 3, 2022. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
XC Mountain Bike Race (Long)
The length of our short and long XC races vary 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 and 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 and both cost the same.
XC Mountain Bike Race (Short)
The length of our short and long XC races vary 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 and 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 and both cost the same.
Trail running
KML Learning Experience: Interpretive Hike with KML Naturalist Tom Oliver (Saturday #1)
Join Tom Oliver from the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on a guided nature hike around our non-motorized trails. Learn about some of the common plants and animals that live in our forests and how they interact with each other throughout the year. The pace will be light with many opportunities to ask questions or observe things up close. Closed-toed shoes are recommended as this hike takes place on rocky, rooty, and uneven terrain.
KML Learning Experience: Interpretive Hike with KML Naturalist Tom Oliver (Saturday #2)
Join Tom Oliver from the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on a guided nature hike around our non-motorized trails. Learn about some of the common plants and animals that live in our forests and how they interact with each other throughout the year. The pace will be light with many opportunities to ask questions or observe things up close. Closed-toed shoes are recommended as this hike takes place on rocky, rooty, and uneven terrain.
KML Learning Experience: Interpretive Hike with KML Naturalist Tom Oliver (Sunday)
Join Tom Oliver from the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on a guided nature hike around our non-motorized trails. Take a deep dive into the ecosystems found here in the Copper Country on this 2.5-hour hike. Expect to find many rare species and learn a wealth of information about the world around us. The pace will be light with many opportunities to ask questions or observe things up close. Closed-toed shoes are recommended as this hike takes place on rocky, rooty, and uneven terrain.
Running
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.
About Copper Harbor
Copper Harbor Trails Fest takes place in Copper Harbor, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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