Featured CB Nordic: Grin & Bear It Trail Run

CB Nordic: Grin & Bear It Trail Run

Tickets

$90 – $110

July 11, 2026
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center
in 32 days

The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte’s oldest trail challenge. Historically presented as a sprint to Green Lake and back, this classic event has evolved to offer a 25k Loop competition while still maintaining the traditional 15k race. Coming back for year two, we’re offering a 25k mountain bike race. The bike will be technical and difficult – a great training opportunity for the Summer Grand Traverse.

Outdoor Event Rain or Shine

Schedule

  1. 7 AM - 10:45 AM
    Bib Pick-Up
    Crested Butte Nordic (Outpost)
  2. 8 AM
    25km Run Race Start
    Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)
  3. 9 AM
    15km Run Race Start
    Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)
  4. 10 AM
    Baxter Gulch Saddle Cut-Off (approx. mile 6) – 25 km race only
  5. 11 AM
    25km Mountain Bike Start
    Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)
  6. 1:10 PM
    Baxter Gulch Saddle Cut-Off (approx. mile 6) – bike
  7. 10 AM - 3 PM
    Post Race Brunch
    Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)

Organizer

Crested Butte Nordic

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