GRIND Mountain Bike Festival

The GRIND Mountain Bike Festival is a weekend adventure for the whole family! Beyond the action on the race course, there’s a plethora of activities that will keep everyone entertained. The Festival begins Friday night with live music from two great bands on the Giants Ridge courtyard. Then on Saturday, it's race day! Beginning with the Long & Short GRIND, followed by the Junior GRIND and the Miner & Mini-Miners GRIND. After the races, the party doesn't stop there, explore gravity mountain bike trails, or stay for the Live Music and Vendor Village. With an abundance of activities, the GRIND Bike Race offers an action-packed weekend that guarantees endless fun and memories for the entire family. This year’s event will feature the Long GRIND (35 miles), Short GRIND (19 miles), Junior GRIND (5 miles) & Miners Kids Race! Register now for the ultimate test of strength & endurance on one of Minnesota’s most scenic and challenging race courses nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s Iron Range. Expect extremely tough climbs, fast descents, varied terrain with rocks, roots, creeks and plenty of passing opportunities. Racers get 15% off their stay at The Lodge at Giants Ridge! (code is send via email after registration for the GRIND) Friday 5:00-7:30 pm Packet Pick up – main chalet 2nd floor next to Burnt Onion 5:30-7:30 pm "Swamp Donkey" performing on the Main Stage 8:00-10:00 pm "Some Sh!tty Cover Band" performing on the Main Stage SATURDAY AUGUST 16th, 2025 7:00-8:30 am Packet Pickup main chalet 2nd floor next to Burnt Onion 9:00 am Long GRIND START 9:10 am SHORT GRIND START 11:00-1:00 pm Morning Bird performing on the Main Stage 12:45 pm Miners (kids) Race Registration- 1st floor Chalet 1:00 pm Junior GRIND Start 1:05 pm Miners Start 1:07 pm Mini Miner’s start 1:45 pm Awards Ceremony – Chalet Patio 2:00 pm "The White Keys" performing on the Main Stage 2:00 – 6:00 pm Downhill bike park open