CB Nordic: Grin & Bear It Trail Run

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.

2026 SCHEDULE

7am – 10:45am: Bib Pick-Up | Crested Butte Nordic (Outpost)

8am: 25km Run Race Start | Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)

10am: Baxter Gulch Saddle Cut-Off (approx. mile 6) – 25 km race only

9am: 15km Run Race Start | Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)

11am: 25km Mountain Bike Start | Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)

1:10pm: Baxter Gulch Saddle Cut-Off (approx. mile 6) – bike

10am – 3pm: Post Race Brunch | Crested Butte Nordic (Training Area)

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