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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
521 S Union St, Traverse City MI
Ultra · 10 Miles · 1 Mile
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
Iceman Cometh Challenge
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.
Event Participation
- Participants: More than 5,400 men and women, along with 600 children across 77 age divisions, participate in Iceman weekend each year.
- Signature Event: The signature event is a roughly 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan.
- Additional Events: Additional events include the Meijer Slush Cup, Sno-Cone, and Pop-Cycle races.
- Course Details: These events feature a 9-mile beginner-friendly course and youth races for children 10 and under.
Experience and Spectators
- Spectators: Nearly 12,000 spectators line the course annually to experience the excitement of Iceman weekend.
- Location: The race takes place at 521 S Union St, Traverse City, MI.
- More Info: Further details can be found at Iceman Cometh Challenge.
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Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 6 – 8, 2026.
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