Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing

Event Overview

The Traverse City Trails Festival presented by Stone Hound Brewing is excited to be the last race in the Michigan Off Road Championship Off Road MTB Race Series (MORC). To see what categories qualify see registration or visit MORC. After a lot of discussion with race participants, sponsors, and the board, we’re stoked to confirm that the 2026 Traverse City Trails Festival will once again start and finish at Timber Ridge Resort on September 26th!

Registration Details

• Deadline: Online registration closes at noon on Friday, September 25th.
• In-Person Registration: There is no in-person or day-of registration, so make your move!

Sponsor Information

The Traverse City Trails Festival is proud to have Stone Hound Brewing back as the title sponsor of our 2026 event. Stone Hound Brewing has supported the trails since their doors opened, naming countless bespoke brews after our local marked and unmarked trails. Stone Hound Brewing, located on Bunker Hill Road, has become a favorite destination for post-ride refreshments and a vital contributor to our cycling community.

Award Categories - Top 3

Full Pint (Roughly 28 Miles)

• Elite Men Open: MORC
• Elite Men 40+: MORC
• Elite Women Open: MORC
• Expert Men 39 & Under: MORC

• Expert Men 40-49: MORC
• Expert Men 50+: MORC
• Elite/Expert Men Singlespeed: MORC
• Expert Women 39 & Under: MORC

• Expert Women 40+: MORC
• Sport Men 18 & Under:
• Sport Men 19-29:
• Sport Men 30-39:

• Sport Men 40-49:
• Sport Men 50+:
• Sport Men Fat Bike Open:
• Sport Men Singlespeed Open:

• Sport Women 29 & Under:
• Sport Women 30-39:
• Sport Women 40-49:
• Sport Women 50+:

Half Pint (Roughly 15 Miles)

• Sport Men 14 & Under: MORC
• Sport Men 15-18: MORC
• Sport Men 19-29: MORC
• Sport Men 30-39: MORC

• Sport Men 40-49: MORC
• Sport Men 50-59: MORC
• Sport Men 60+: MORC
• Sport Men Singlespeed Open:

• Sport Men Fat Bike Open: MORC
• Sport Men Clydesdale Open: MORC
• Sport Women 14 & Under: MORC
• Sport Women 15-18: MORC

• Sport Women 19-39: MORC
• Sport Women 40-49: MORC
• Sport Women 50+: MORC
• Beginner Men 14 and Under: MORC

• Beginner Men 15-18: MORC
• Beginner Men 19-29: MORC
• Beginner Men 30-39: MORC
• Beginner Men 40-49: MORC

• Beginner Men 50-59: MORC
• Beginner Men 60+: MORC
• Beginner Men Clydesdale: MORC
• Beginner Women 14 & Under: MORC

• Women’s Beginner 15-18: MORC
• Women’s Beginner 19-39: MORC
• Women’s Beginner 40-49: MORC
• Women’s Beginner 50+: MORC

• Fat Bike Women:
• Singlespeed Women:

More Information

For further details and updates, visit the official event page at Traverse City Trails Festival.