Headwaters 100
Park Rapids, MN
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids MN
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51–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
48–72°F
dry
2024
56–78°F
dry
2023
56–69°F
dry
2022
43–59°F
dry
2021
58–76°F
dry
2020
53–64°F
rain
2019
46–62°F
dry
2018
38–57°F
dry
2017
49–54°F
rain
2016
50–58°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 26
Rain likely · 55–61°F
Saturday, Sep 26starts near 55°F · 60% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
Event Details
- Date: 2026-09-26
- Location: 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, MN
- Race URL: http://www.BikeReg.com/headwaters100
- Weather Note: Please prepare for the weather: there will be no refunds.
Ride Options
- 100 mile ride: Follow well-marked routes through our beautiful lakes area leading you to Itasca State Park. A short hike will lead you to the Headwaters of the mighty Mississippi. The ride will follow Wilderness Drive through the park, then will proceed through Lake George, Emmaville, Dorset and Nevis: then will follow the beautiful Heartland Trail back to the finish at the Century School in Park Rapids.
- 75 mile ride: This route will lead you through Itasca State Park, continue on Wilderness Drive through the park, then follow the course back to the Century School by way of Lake George, Emmaville, and Dorset. The ride will finish on the Heartland Trail.
- 42 mile ride: An ideal ride for bikers desiring a shorter route. A beautiful ride through Emmaville, Nevis and back to the finish at the Century School. We encourage leisurely tourers to start early.
- Planning Note: Please note: While there’s no need to commit to a route ahead of time, sharing the distance you’re considering helps us with food planning. We understand plans can change, so you’re always free to decide what works best on ride day.
General Information
- Scenic Ride: Headwaters 100 is a gorgeous ride on a beautiful day!
- Weather Conditions: September in Minnesota can be rainy, windy, chilly, and perhaps even snowy.
- No Refunds: Please prepare for the weather: there will be no refunds.
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