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Mud Sweat & Beers 2026 - The Sweet 16!

May 2, 2026
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Mud Sweat & Beers 2026 - The Sweet 16!

May 2, 2026 Traverse City, MI 49686 US Directions

Stout - Elite/Pro

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Expert

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Sport

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Fat Bike

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - SS/Fixed

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Clydesdale (200+ lbs)

200 lbs or greater

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Athena (150+ lbs)

150 lbs or greater

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Vintage - Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

32 lb bike with NO carbon

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Tandem

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Stout - Tour

The Stout (25 miles or so) has everything you would want in a spring race - plenty of climbs and descents sprinkled along some of Michigan's best single track and the VASA Pathway. We call it Stout for a reason.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Sport

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Beginner

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Clydesdale (200+ lbs)

200 lbs or greater

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Athena (150+ lbs)

150 lbs or greater

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - SS/Fixed

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Fat Bike

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Vintage - Klunkers (Pre-1995 Mountain Bikes Only!)

32 lb bike with NO carbon

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Tandem

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Unicycle

Yes - we have a mountain unicycle participant. Amazing!
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Pale Ale - Tour

The Pale Ale (12 mile) will be perfect for those looking to stretch their legs and get outside after the long winter. The Pale Ale follows much of the same trail as the Stout so be sure to train for the same tough climbs and single track.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Ginger Ale - 2 miles

Ginger Ale will be grouped by age and gender and will not be timed.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Root Beer - 1/4 mile

Root Beer entrants will be grouped by boys and girls in the following categories:

* 6 and Under
* 7 and over
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
9:00am EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
Registration:
Registration Opens November 30, 2025 at 8:00am EST
Price:
$10.00 Race Fee + $1.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Skills Clinic - April 11

Mountain bike skills clinic to help riders improve their riding experience and improve performance. Now is your chance for free coaching. Clinic will be tailored to participant skill levels. Topics will include:

- Bike handling
- Shifting strategy
- Bike Fit
- Nutrition
- Race pacing
- Trail-side bike maintenance

Clinic will take place on the MSB course trails to the south of Mt. Holiday.
Event Date:
Friday April 10, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
20 spots left.

Skills Clinic - April 18

Mountain bike skills clinic to help riders improve their riding experience and improve performance. Now is your chance for free coaching. Clinic will be tailored to participant skill levels. Topics will include:

- Bike handling
- Shifting strategy
- Bike Fit
- Nutrition
- Race pacing
- Trail-side bike maintenance

Clinic will take place on the MSB course trails to the south of Mt. Holiday.
Event Date:
Friday April 17, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
20 spots left.

Course Pre-Ride - April 25

Coach/guide led pre-ride of the MSB 2022 courses. Starting and ending at Mt. Holiday. Learn all the ins and outs of the track.
Event Date:
Friday April 24, 2026
Start Time:
6:00pm EDT
End Time:
8:30pm EDT
Registration Limit:
60 spots left.

Slow Your Roll

Not fast? This is you chance to shine. A fun "slowest rider" contest. Participants will ride a few hundred feet down hill and can't touch the ground, hop, go sideways or uphill. Last person to cross the finish line wins.
Event Date:
Saturday May 2, 2026
Start Time:
2:00pm EDT
End Time:
3:00pm EDT
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