The Fox Bikepacking Race

120 Mi // 2 DAY //1 NIGHT BIKEPACKING RACE
Finland → Grand Marais → Finland
Event Date: July 26-27, 2025

The Fox is a two day stage race that features 60+ mile days through the heart of the North Shore wilds. The Fox will start in Finland, MN, on Saturday July 26. Riders will travel to Grand Marais for their overnight camping experience. On Sunday, riders will travel a different route back to Finland for the finish. The Fox is a timed event. 

We are running a lottery for entry this year. Registration will be open from May 1 to May 8 at 9 AM. 75 participants will then be randomly selected. Thank you for you patience as we give this process a go this year. 

The minimum age is 16.  Riders who are aged 16 or 17 must be with an adult who is also participating in the race.

Day 1: Finland to Grand Marais 71 miles: 4000 ft of climbing. Mostly well maintained gravel road. Dropping the final few paved miles into Grand Marais is a magical experience.

Day 2: Grand Marais to Finland 64 miles: 2700 ft of climbing. Mostly well maintained gravel road. The route back to Finland is about 50% different from the first day. This day includes a few miles of two track heading to the northern most section of the route. The climb out of Grand Marais into the Sawtooth range will get you warmed up quickly.

NOTE Routes are subject to change due to weather or forest fires. We will try to keep them between 60-70 miles.

We recommend a rig that can accommodate tires widths starting at 40mm. My preference is a 29er with a tire width of about 2.1-2.3in. It’s ok to be creative with your existing bike. Make sure the packs you choose stay put on rough roads. And most importantly, check your fit and be comfortable on your rig for hours of sometimes rough riding.

The Fox is an excellent introduction to timed, bikepack style racing, which means being loaded down with your gear and pushing yourself in a timed format over consecutive days. We also build plenty of time to set up camp, relax, eat and socialize after the day’s racing. It’s an exhilarating combination of activities. We think you will love this event.