Swedetown Recreation Area, Calumet MI
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Event Overview
The Great Deer Chase will take place on August 15, 2026, at Swedetown Recreation Area, Calumet, MI. For more information, visit the official race page here.
Race Categories
- Onyx Racing Products Adventure Ride: Self-supported gravel/adventure ride around the Swedetown trails. The course is TBD and will be greater than 20 miles. A route GPX will be provided. 9 am start time.
- Onyx Racing Products Long Race: 20+ mile course including some of Swedetown's most challenging trails.
- Downwind Sports Medium Race: 12-18 miles on fast, fun blue trails.
- Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Short Race: 6-10 miles on fun, beginner-friendly blue trails.
Youth Races
- Rhythm Bike Shop Youth Long Race (15 & Under): 3-6 miles on ski trails and easy singletrack.
- Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists Youth Short Race (12 & Under): 1-3 miles on ski trail and easy singletrack.
- Rhythm Bike Shop 100 Yard Untimed Tots Event: A free race for kids on tricycles, strider bikes, etc. If they are just learning to ride, here they can have the joy of participating.
Registration Benefits
- Event T-shirt: The first 120 registrants for the paid events will receive an event t-shirt from Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists and a custom top cap from Onyx Racing Products!
- Top Cap: Registrants 121-200 will receive a top cap, but not a t-shirt.
Additional Information
Once again, held in conjunction with Calumet's Pasty Fest!
