Iceman Cometh Challenge
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About the Race
The Iceman Cometh Challenge is held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Additionally, the Ice Cycle Expo and packet pickup, presented by Michigan Bicycle Law, will is held Friday, November 6th at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI. Over 5,400 men and women as well as 300 children in 77 age divisions will take part in the Iceman Cometh events. The main event, the Iceman Cometh Challenge presented by Trek, is around 30-mile point-to-point cross-country mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traver...
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How hard is the Iceman Cometh Challenge Other?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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