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Mud, Sweat & Beers – Sweet 16 on Saturday, May 2, 2026📍 Mt. Holiday | Traverse City, MI
Celebrate 16 years of Mud, Sweat & Beers, Northern Michigan’s iconic mountain bike race that kicks off the riding season at Mt. Holiday. Riders of all levels are welcome to take on the climbs, flow through singletrack, and enjoy the fun race-day atmosphere.
Choose your race distance, bring your riding crew, and get ready for a day of mud, sweat, and celebration.
Race Options
🍺 Stout – 25 Miles
🍺 Pale Ale – 12 Miles
🍺 Ginger Ale – 2 Miles
🍺 Root Beer – Kids Races
⏰ Registration Deadline: April 27
Register here: https://bit.ly/MSBsweet16
Event Schedule
7:00 – 8:55 AM - Packet Pickup (Mt. Holiday)
7:30 AM - Vintage Klunker Bike Inspection
(Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only – Wild Card Cycle Works Tent)
8:57 AM - Star-Spangled Banner
9:00 AM - Stout & Pale Ale Race Waves Begin
(Waves depart every 3 minutes)
12:00 – 1:00 PM - Age Group & Category Awards
McLain Holeshot Challenge Winners
(Location: Small podium east of main tent)
12:45 PM - Ginger Ale Race
1:15 PM - Root Beer Kids Race (Ages 7+)
1:30 PM - Root Beer Kids Race (Ages 6 & Under)
2:00 PM - Overall Winner Awards
(Immediately following Root Beer races)
Grab your bike, gather your friends, and come celebrate 16 years of Mud, Sweat & Beers at Mt. Holiday.
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Event Venue
3100 Holiday Rd, Traverse City, MI, United States, Michigan 49686
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