Iceman Cometh Challenge
About this race
The Iceman Cometh Challenge, presented by Trek, takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup, presented by Michigan Bicycle Law, will be held Friday, November 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI.
More than 5,400 men and women, along with 600 children across 77 age divisions, participate in Iceman weekend each year. The signature event is a roughly 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan.
Additional events include the Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Pop-Cycle races, featuring a 9-mile beginner-friendly course and youth races for children 10 and under. Nearly 12,000 spectators line the course annually to experience the excitement of Iceman weekend.
The Iceman Cometh Challenge brings an exciting Ultra, 49.1K, 10K to Traverse City, Michigan on March 5, 2021. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Running
VIRTUAL 500 Mile Training Challenge
Ride 500, 1000, or 3000 miles to prepare for the 2021 Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek. Each distance will have its own exclusive Strava Club for tips and support, with all entrants eligible for prizes each month. Training Challengers will also receive some motivational swag, sponsor giveaways, Pro Coaches for each challenge distance, and community support group. Other tips and tricks may include nutritional tips, maintenance and emergency repair tips and more. Training Challenge runs 3/5/2021 to 10/30/2021. All participants that meet their personal challenge will be recognized during Iceman weekend. You do not need to ride the Iceman to participate in the Training Challenge.
VIRTUAL 1000 Mile Training Challenge
Ride 500, 1000, or 3000 miles to prepare for the 2021 Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek. Each distance will have its own exclusive Strava Club for tips and support, with all entrants eligible for prizes each month. Training Challengers will also receive some motivational swag, sponsor giveaways, Pro Coaches for each challenge distance, and community support group. Other tips and tricks may include nutritional tips, maintenance and emergency repair tips and more. Training Challenge runs 3/5/2021 to 10/30/2021. All participants that meet their personal challenge will be recognized during Iceman weekend. You do not need to ride the Iceman to participate in the Training Challenge.
VIRTUAL 3000 Mile Training Challenge
Ride 500, 1000, or 3000 miles to prepare for the 2021 Bell's Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek. Each distance will have its own exclusive Strava Club for tips and support, with all entrants eligible for prizes each month. Training Challengers will also receive some motivational swag, sponsor giveaways, Pro Coaches for each challenge distance, and community support group. Other tips and tricks may include nutritional tips, maintenance and emergency repair tips and more. Training Challenge runs 3/5/2021 to 10/30/2021. All participants that meet their personal challenge will be recognized during Iceman weekend. You do not need to ride the Iceman to participate in the Training Challenge.
Mountain biking
Men 19-24
Men 25-27
Men 28-29
Men 30-31
Men 32-33
Men 34
Men 35
Men 36
Men 37
Men 38
Men 39
Men 40
Men 41
Men 42
Men 43
Men 44
Men 45
Men 46
Men 47
Men 48
Men 49
Men 50
Men 51
Men 52
Men 53
Men 54
Men 55
Men 56
Men 57
Men 58
Men 59
Men 60
Men 61
Men 62
Men 63-64
Men 65-69
Men 70+
Fat Bike Men 39 & Under
Fat Bike Men 40-49
Fat Bike Men 50-54
Fat Bike Men 55+
Men Clydesdales 39 & under
Men Clydesdales 40-49
Men Clydesdales 50+
Men Singlespeed 39 & Under
Men Singlespeed 40+
Women 19-24
Women 25-29
Women 30-34
Women 35-39
Women 40-44
Women 45-49
Women 50-54
Women 55-59
Women 60-69
Women 70+
Fat Bike Women
Lady Athena
Lady Singlespeed
Iceman Tandem
Junior Men 9-14
Junior Men 15-16
Junior Men 17-18
Junior Women 9-14
Junior Women 15-16
Junior Women 17-18
Pro & Cat 1 Men
Pro & Cat 1 Women
Slush Cup Men 10 & Under
Slush Cup Men 11-12
Slush Cup Men 13-14
Slush Cup Men 15-16
Slush Cup Men 17-18
Slush Cup Men 19 - 44
Slush Cup Men 45 - 54
Slush Cup Men 55+
Slush Cup Women 10 & Under
Slush Cup Women 11-12
Slush Cup Women 13-14
Slush Cup Women 15-16
Slush Cup Women 17-18
Slush Cup Women 19 - 44
Slush Cup Women 45-54
Slush Cup Women 55 +
Slush Cup Tandem
About Traverse City
Iceman Cometh Challenge takes place in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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