Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind

Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind Race Information

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Overview</strong></span></p> <p>Join us on September 26th, 2026 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Park’s vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Day Schedule</strong></span></p> <p>Friday, September 25th, 2026</p> <p>12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bib Pick Up at MWP Chalet</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Saturday, September 26th, 2026</strong></span></p> <p>7:00 am - Park Opens &amp; Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens<br />7:45 am - Registration Closes For CENTURY Black Squirrel</p> <p>8:00 am – Century Black Squirrel Race Start</p> <p>8:15 am - Registration Closes For 50K Fox Squirrel<br />8:30 am – 50K Fox Squirrel Race start</p> <p>8:45 am - Registration Closes For 15K Red Squirrel<br />9:00 am – 15K Red Squirrel Race start</p> <p>9:00 am - Registration Closes For Acorn 5K &#34;Fun Ride&#34;<br />9:15 am – Acorn &#34;Fun Ride&#34; 5K start </p> <p><strong>Games and Bike Expo while waiting for racers to return</strong></p> <p>11:00 am - Food Available<br />5:00 pm - Park Closes</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Post Race Food/Beverage</strong></span><br />Brats, burgers, chips and more – details to come<br />Racers will receive a meal ticket and free drink ticket for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage of choice. A variety of other beverages will be available for sale as well. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Route Details &amp; Cut Off Times</strong></span></p> <p>Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!</p> <p><strong>ACORN 5K</strong> &#34;Fun Ride&#34; This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!</p> <p>This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.<br />Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles (mix of gravel and grass logging road type)<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>17K Red Squirrel</strong></span></p> <p>This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.<br />Total Distance: 17K / 10.5miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces:  Gravel 6 miles, Ski trails 4.5 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 60%<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>50K Fox Squirrel</strong></span></p> <p>This race passes 1 aid station.<br />Total Distance: 30.1 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Gravel 25.5 miles, Ski trails 4.5 miles /  Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 83%<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline">50K Race Cut Off Times:</span><br />10:30 am: 50K racers must reach the Aid Station by this time<br />3:00 pm: 50K  racers must cross the Finish Line by this time<br /><br />Racers who don&#39;t hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>100K Century Black Squirrel</strong></span></p> <p>This race passes 1 aid station twice<br />Total Distance: 62 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Gravel 58 miles, Ski trails 4.5 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline">100K Race Cut Off Times:<br /></span>10:30 am: 100K racers must reach the Aid Station by this time<br />3:00 pm: 100K  racers must cross the Finish Line by this time<br /><br />Racers who don&#39;t hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet <br />Race Policy</p> <p>All participants must wear helmets. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>17K, 50K, 100K Awards - ~ NOON-1pm</strong></span></p> <p>Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group. <br /><br />5K Fun Ride participants will be recognized for their completion order overall</p> <p> </p>