In 98 days · Sat, Nov 7, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
521 S Union St, Traverse City MI
Distances
Ultra · 10 Miles · 1 Mile
Typical weather
38–49°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
40–51°F
rain
2024
44–52°F
dry
2023
33–49°F
dry
2022
39–52°F
dry
2021
47–62°F
dry
2020
56–68°F
dry
2019
29–33°F
rain
2018
36–42°F
rain
2017
34–40°F
dry
2016
51–64°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location: 521 S Union St, Traverse City, MI
- Expo & Pickup: Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup on November 6 at Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, MI
- Presented by: Trek
Participation Details
- Participants: Over 5,400 men and women, plus 600 children
- Age Divisions: 77 divisions available
- Signature Event: Approximately 30-mile point-to-point mountain bike race
- Race Route: From Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan
Additional Events
- Other Races: Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Pop-Cycle races
- Course Length: 9-mile beginner-friendly course
- Youth Races: Available for children 10 and under
- Spectators: Nearly 12,000 line the course annually
More Information
For further details, visit the official race page: Iceman Cometh Challenge.
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