Marquette Trails Festival

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Event Date

Jun 20, 2025

Location

Marquette, MI

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Celebrate Michigan’s trails with adrenaline and community spirit!

The Marquette Trails Festival, held June 20–22, 2025, is a three-day celebration of mountain biking and trail running in beautiful Marquette, Michigan. Featuring a mix of XC, Enduro, Downhill, and Dual Slalom mountain bike events, trail runs from 5K to the scenic Twin Peaks Half Marathon, plus youth events and lively post-race socials, this festival draws all ages and skill levels. All proceeds support the Noquemanon Trail Network’s singletrack trailbuilding, keeping Michigan’s trails thriving.

COURSE DETAILS

XC Mountain Bike courses feature both long (21.8 mi) and short (11.5 mi) options, while runners can enjoy a 5K or take on the challenging Twin Peaks Half Marathon. All routes traverse the technical singletrack, rolling hills, and rocky or root-strewn trails around Marquette, promising a dynamic mix of fast descents and tough climbs.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • New 2025 separated XC race start times
  • Dual Slalom with competitive & non-competitive categories
  • Post-race socials & fundraisers for trail sustainability
  • Family-friendly with youth events
  • All proceeds support local trail building

RIDEΒ TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
MTB Enduro
DownHill
Dual Slalom
Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

XC MTB Long: 21.8 miles | XC MTB Short: 11.5 miles | 5K Trail Run | Twin Peaks Half Marathon

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of city: ~650 ft / Elevation gain: varies by course (not specifically listed)

Terrain

Technical singletrack, hilly sections, rocky/rooted trails

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