Great Deer Chase
About this race
- Onyx Racing Products Adventure Ride (untimed): Self-supported gravel/adventure ride around the Swedetown trails. The course is TBD and will be greater than 20 miles. A route GPX will be provided. 9 am start time
- Onyx Racing Products Long Race: 20+ mile course including some of Swedetown's most challenging trails
- Downwind Sports Medium Race: 12-18 miles on fast, fun blue trails
- Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Short Race: 6-10 miles on fun, beginner-friendly blue trails
- Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (15 & Under): 3-6 miles on ski trails and easy singletrack
- Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race (12 & Under): 1-3 miles on ski trail and easy singletrack
- Rhythm Bike Shop 100 Yard Untimed Tots Event: A free race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating.
The first 120 registrants for the paid events will receive an event t-shirt from Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists and a custom top cap from Onyx Racing Products! Registrants 121-180 will receive a top cap, but not a t-shirt.
Once again, held in conjunction with Calumet's Pasty Fest!
The Great Deer Chase brings an exciting 32.2K, 16.1K, 6.4K, 3.2K, 0.2K to Calumet, Michigan on August 3, 2024. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
20 Mile Race
20 Mile no-lap race, comprised of about 55% fast, flowy singletrack. Although the course can be technical at high speed, a beginner with adequate level of fitness could finish this course. This will be 20 unique miles of our trail system (not laps of the 10 mile course).
10 Mile Race
Features about 45% singletrack trails that will challenge one's bike handling skills at speed. Like the 20 mile, this can be conquered by mountain bikers of any level. Course will split off from the 20mi group around miles 8-9. More details will be posted the week of the event.
4 Mile Race
This will be 2 laps of the 2-mile course, and will be great for young beginners who want a little more distance.
2 Mile - 10 & Under Race
Starts at the Swedetown Chalet parking lot and rides along our new beginner singletrack course! No strider bikes or bikes with training wheels allowed in timed events.
Cycling
50y Untimed Tots Event
A race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating. Race occurs near the start/finish at the chalet and will be before the start of the timed events. The website will be updated with more details regarding this the week of the race.
Running
2 Mile Fun Run
This fun run/walk will take place on our new 2-mile beginner trail through the Swedetown recreation area. The trail elevation is largely flat, with the surface being a combination of smooth dirt and road gravel, with the occasional rock or root.
Trail running
10 Mile Run
This run will take place on our 10 mile mountain bike race route. The trail is a combination of double track and singletrack, and will contain areas of rocks and roots.
About Calumet
Great Deer Chase takes place in Calumet, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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