Mountain Biking
Join us in welcoming mountain biking back to the Summer Games sports lineup! In partnership with Wolverine Racing and Wolverine Sports Club, we are bringing the storied Island Lake Challenge mountain biking event to the State Games. We're thrilled to be able to add this sport to our lineup and continue our mission in partnership with such a great organization!
Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Island Lake Recreation Area
6301 Kensington Rd
Brighton, MI 48116 (Directions)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Prize Drawings for all participants! Ideal Family fun, Spectators welcome!
Bicycle Sales & Services provided by: Trek Bikes
Required Equipment:
No License Required
Approved Helmet
Bicycle in Proper Working Order
Lap Counting Ability
A Competitive Spirit
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FEES
Online registration closes Friday, May 29 at 12:00 PM noon.
14 & Under Beg. Kids races $20.00
Sport & Beginner Classes $55
Expert & Elite Classes $65
On-site registration will be available. CASH ONLY
14 & Under Beg. Kids races $30.00
Sport & Beginner Classes $75
Expert & Elite Classes $85
Beginners & First Timers:
Registration closes at 2 PM
SCHEDULE & START TIMES
TIME
Race start: 9:30 AM
*Note that Elite & Expert races will begin at a different time.
Beginners & First Timers
Registration closes: 2:00 pm
Races start: 2:30 pm
Laps: Beginner
Elite & Expert
Race start: 10 am
COURSE INFORMATION
Trail is Single and Dbl track trails -The Yellow Loop, approximately 6 miles in length, is a more technical and hilly intermediate trail with scenic stretches along the Huron River and great vistas.
Course map is available on Strava. Click here to view.
CLASSES
Elite Men/Women - 4 laps awards to top 3
Elite Masters Men 40+ -4 laps awards to top 3
Expert Women 39 & Under -4 laps awards to top 3
Expert Women 40+ -4 laps awards to top 3
Expert Men 39 & Under -4 laps awards to top 3
Expert Men 40+ - 4 laps awards to top 3
Expert Men 50+ - 4 laps awards to top 3
Elite/Expert Single Speed -4 laps awads to top 3
Sport Classes 2 - Laps
19-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
Sport/Beginner race 12:30pm race start Awards to top 3 - 1 or 2 laps
Sport Jr Women 15 - 18
Sport Women 39 & Under
Sport Women 40 & Over
Sport Jr 14 & under
Sport Jr Men 15-18
Sport 50-59
Sport 60-69 Masters
Sport 70+ Grand Masters
Sport Clydesdale 200+ lbs
FatBike Open
Sport/Beg. Single Speed
1 Lap Beginner classes follow the above Sport classes
Beg Women 11 - 14
Beg Women 15-18
Women 19-39
Women 40 & Over
Boys & Girls 10 & Under
Beg Boys 11-14
Beg Men 15-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50+ Masters
Beg. Clydesdale 200+ lbs
Kids races 2:15pm
Strider (Awards to all)
2 - 5 year olds
6 & Under
7-12
STATE GAMES OF MICHIGAN WAIVER
All pre-registered players MUST go through the Meijer State Games of Michigan portal for waivers. Please note that going through this link does NOT register you or your team for this event.
To access the waiver, please click here.
M.O.R.C. RACE SERIES
The Island Lake Challenge is a race in the Michigan Off Road Championship series.
QUESTIONS
Questions
For race-related questions, contact Wolverine Sports Club at ilra.mtb.race@gmail.com or 248-778-5570.
Click each title for more information.
OPENING CEREMONY
Join us as we kick off the 2026 Summer Games at the Meijer Sports Complex on Friday, June 26th with our Opening Ceremony celebration.
All athletes are welcome to attend and join the athlete parade.
Merchandise
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Athletes who are competing in the Summer Games will receive a discounted hotel rate. Please click here for more information.
EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS
Be sure to check out the abundance of activities and attractions that Grand Rapids has to offer when you are not competing! Click here for more information and ideas.
