Your 2022-23 Fall/Winter Race Calendar

From A (alpine) to Z (zombies)

By Jamie Kauffold | Oct. 8, 2022

Biking, running, and skiing. Zombies, turkeys, and Santa’s elves. Mountains (Michigan ones, at least), trails, and downtown roadways. If there’s one thing to say about the fall/winter race season, it’s that there’s no shortage of creativity. We’ve found 25 races across the North from October through March to keep you on your toes in the colder months. All you need to do is bundle up and head to each race’s website for the latest information on registration, dates, and courses. Good luck!

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022
Vineyard at Sunset 5K & Fun Run
French Valley Vineyard, Cedar
mynorthtickets.com/events/vineyard-at-sunset-fun-run-and-5k

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022
CCSC Grinder Rollerski Race
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
ccskiclub.org/grinder

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
16th Annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
Junior Bike Races
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville
crystalmountain.com/event/tourdetykes

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
TC Zombie Run 5K
Right Brain Brewery, TC
tczombierun.com

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Treetops Trifecta: 5K, Hill Climb & Half Marathon
Treetops Resort, Gaylord
greatlakesendurance.com

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Iceman Cometh Challenge: 30 Mile Mountain Bike Race
Kalkaska Airport
iceman.com

Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022
Up North Media TC Turkey Trot 5K & 5 Mile Flier
123 E. Eleventh St., TC
runsignup.com/Race/Events/MI/TraverseCity/TraverseCityTurkeyTrot

Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022
Turkey Vulture Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Crystal Mountain, Mountain Center Road Course, Thompsonville
crystalmountain.com/event/5k-turkey-vulture-trot

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
Manistee Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Location TBD
runmanistee.blogspot.com

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
Farmland 5K & Free for All Bike
145 Rasho Rd., TC
tctrackclub.com/farmland

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022
Winterstart: Lakes of the North Freestyle 7.5km
Lakes of the North, Mancelona
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3564

Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022
Jingle Bell Run
221 Garland St., TC
tctrackclub.com/jingle-bell-run

Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023
Michigan Cup 2x6k Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling
hansonhills.org/schedule

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet: 26km, 13km, 8km
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3569

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
Frozen Foot 5 Mile & Kids’ 1 Mile
Eastern Elementary School, TC
tctrackclub.com/frozen-foot-race

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
White Pine Stampede: 50km, 20km, 10km
Mancelona High School
whitepinestampede.org

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
North American Vasa Freestyle: 27k, 15k
Timber Ridge Resort, TC
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3578

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023
North American Vasa Classic: 15k, 6k
Timber Ridge Resort, TC
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3579

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023
Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships/Meijer State Games of MI - Forbush 5k/17k Freestyle
Forbush Corner - 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3580

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
Michigan Cup Classic Championships & Meijer State Games of MI/Hanson Hills 14km Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3581

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023
Dynastar/Lange Challenge
Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs
nubsnob.com/product/dynastar-lange-challenge-2023

Saturday, March 4, 2023
Black Mountain 31k Classic & 10km Tour
Rippling Rapids Golf Course, Cheboygan
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3575

Sunday, March 5, 2023
HEAD Head-2-Head Dual Paneled Slalom
Nub's Nob, Harbor Springs
nubsnob.com/head-head-2-head

Sunday, March 5, 2023
Black Mountain 10km Freestyle
Bluffs Bar & Grill, Cheboygan
nordicskiracer.com/event-details.asp?id=3576