Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind

Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind Race Information

<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Overview</span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us on September 6th, 2025 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.</span></p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Day Schedule</span></h4> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Friday, September 5th, 2025</strong></span></p> <p><strong>12:00 pm - 5:00 pm</strong> - Bib Pick Up at MWP Chalet</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Saturday, September 6th, 2025</strong></span></p> <p><strong>7:00 am</strong> - Park Opens &amp; Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens<br /><strong>7:45 am</strong> - Registration Closes For Cracked Nut</p> <p><strong>8:00 am</strong> - Cracked Nut 80 mile start</p> <p><strong>8:15 am</strong> - Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile<br /><strong>8:30 am </strong>- Roasted Nut 60 mile start</p> <p><strong>9:00 am</strong> - Registration Closes For Mini Nut 3 mile &#34;Fun Ride&#34;<br /><strong>9:15 am</strong> - Mini Nut &#34;Fun Ride&#34; 3 mile start &amp; Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile<br /><strong>9:30 am</strong> - Big Nut 40 mile start &amp; Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile<br /><strong>9:45 am</strong> - Little Nut 20 mile start<br /><strong>11:00 am</strong> - Food Available<br /><strong>5:00 pm</strong> - Park Closes<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span></p> <h4>Post Race Food/Beverage</h4> <p><strong>Register before 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 to guarantee your complementary post race food and beverage!</strong> We are excited to announce that our friends over at Rocky Reef Brewing Company will once again be providing the post race beer: Dirty Squirrel Amber Ale. Racers will receive a free drink ticket for this special brew or non-alcoholic beverage of choice. A variety of other beverages will be available for sale as well. </p> <h4>Race Route Details &amp; Cut Off Times</h4> <p>Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!</p> <p><strong>Mini Nut</strong> 3 Mile &#34;Fun Ride&#34; This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!</p> <ul><li>This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.</li><li>Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail:100%</li></ul> <p><strong>Little Nut</strong> 20 Mile</p> <ul><li>This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.</li><li>Total Distance: 22.8 miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 10.7 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 77%</li></ul> <p><strong>Big Nut</strong> 40 Mile</p> <ul><li>This race passes 1 aid station.</li><li>Total Distance: 43.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Paved 3.4 miles, Gravel 32.9 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles /  Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%</li></ul> <p><strong>Roasted Nut</strong> 60 Mile</p> <ul><li>This race passes 1 aid station.</li><li>Total Distance: 60.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 48.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 91%</li></ul> <p>Roasted Nut Race Cut Of Times:</p> <ul><li><strong>10:30 am: </strong>Roasted Nut racers must reach the Aid Station by this time</li><li><strong>6:00 pm:</strong> Roasted Nut racers must cross the Finish Line by this time</li><li>Racers who don&#39;t hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Cracked Nut</strong> 80 Mile</p> <ul><li>This race passes 2 aid stations.</li><li>Total Distance: 82 miles / Elevation Gain: 2,362 / Surfaces: Paved 6 miles,   Gravel 69.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 93%</li></ul> <p>Cracked Nut Race Cut Of Times:</p> <ul><li><strong>10:30 am: </strong>Cracked Nut racers must reach the Aid Station by this time</li><li><strong>6:00 pm:</strong> Cracked Nut racers must cross the Finish Line by this time</li><li>Racers who don&#39;t hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet<br /> </li></ul> <h4>Race Policy</h4> <p>All participants must wear helmets. </p> <h4>Little Nut, Big Nut, Roasted Nut, and Cracked Nut Awards Awards</h4> <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. </p>