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Grin and Bear It Trail Run and Mountain Bike

July 10, 2027
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center
in 263 days

Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. What began as a sprint to Green Lake and back now offers a 25K loop alongside the traditional 15K run, plus a 25K mountain bike race in its third year, technical and difficult, and good training for the Summer Grand Traverse.

Saturday, July 10, 2027. Bib pickup at the Nordic Outpost 7 to 10:45 AM. 25K run starts at 8 AM from the Nordic training area, with a 10 AM cutoff at the Baxter Gulch saddle around mile six. 15K run at 9 AM. 25K mountain bike at 11 AM. Registration is open at cbnordic.org; questions to events@cbnordic.org.

Family Friendly Outdoor Event Free Parking RSVP Required

What to bring: Trail shoes or a mountain bike in working order, water, and sun protection. July mornings start cool and end hot.

Schedule

  1. 7:00 AM
    Bib pickup
    CB Nordic Outpost
    Open until 10:45 AM.
  2. 8:00 AM
    25K trail run start
    Nordic training area
    10 AM cutoff at the Baxter Gulch saddle, around mile six.
  3. 9:00 AM
    15K trail run start
    Nordic training area
    The traditional Green Lake route.
  4. 11:00 AM
    25K mountain bike start
    Nordic training area
    Technical and difficult. Good training for the Summer Grand Traverse.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 15K is the original Green Lake run and the friendliest option. The 25K loop adds distance and climbing with a 10 AM cutoff at the Baxter Gulch saddle. The 25K mountain bike is technical and built for riders eyeing the Summer Grand Traverse.

All three events start from the CB Nordic training area off Second Street in Crested Butte, with bib pickup at the Nordic Outpost from 7 AM.

Online at cbnordic.org. Questions go to events@cbnordic.org.

Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St. , Crested Butte, CO 81224
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