Mud Sweat & Beers 2025

Join us on May 3, 2025 for the 14th running of Mud, Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race.

Riders will launch and finish at Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area overlooking beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Adult racers will travel through the beautiful VASA Trail system before heading back to Mt. Holiday's stadium finish.

Choose either a 25 mile (Stout), 12 mile (Pale Ale), <2 mile (Ginger Ale) and kids' mini-loop (we like to call it Mud, Sweat and Root Beers.) Local brews will be tapped for adult riders, who can enjoy the kids' race later in the day while sampling TC's best.

All proceeds from the event will support Mt. Holiday, the Midwest's only non-profit 501c3 ski/zip line/mountain biking and other local non-profits that support kids.

Age groups determined by rider's age on race day.

25 mile Stout race will have the following categories for both men and women:
* Elite
* Expert
* Sport
* Clydesdale/Athena
* Tandem
* Single Speed/Fixed
* Tour (not timed)
* Heavy Metal (no carbon & 32 lb minimum)

12 mile Pale Ale will have the following categories for both men and women:
* Sport
* Beginner
* Clydesdale/Athena
* Tandem
* Single Speed/Fixed
* Tour (not timed)
* Heavy Metal (no carbon & 32 lb minimum)

Ginger Ale will be grouped by age and gender and will not be timed.

Root Beer entrants will be grouped by boys and girls in the following categories:
* 6 and Under
* 7 and over

The preliminary schedule for 2024 is:

Friday May 2, 2025

Packet Pickup - Mt. Holiday 4-7 PM

Saturday May 3, 2025

Race Day Packet Pickup - Mt. Holiday 7-8:30 AM
Stout Race Start - 9 AM
Pale Ale Race Start - 9:30 AM
Ginger Ale Race Start - 12:30ish AM
Race (Root Beer) Day Registration - Mt. Holiday Lodge 12-1 PM
Root Beer Race Start - 1 PM
Awards Presentations - 2 PM
Beer & Food Tent: 10 AM - 3 PM

All times and activities are subject to changes.

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be issued. Riders who do need to cancel may donate their entry fee to Mt. Holiday (501c3) or find another rider to take their place. A transfer fee of $25 is required along with a complete registration and signed waiver. Transfer fees will be donated to the Mt. Holiday Skiership Fund.