Seeley Lions PreFat Bike Race

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Event
Event Date

Aug 23, 2025

Location

Hayward, WI

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer rugged trails and support community spirit in Wisconsin’s Northwoods!

The Seeley Lions PreFat Bike Race is an annual, community-driven mountain bike event set amidst the scenic forests and rolling terrain of Seeley, Wisconsin. Now in its 29th year, the race offers multiple course options—Expert (25 miles), Sport (17 miles), and Citizen (10 miles)—welcoming riders of all ages and abilities. Hosted by the Seeley Lions Club as a fundraiser, the event combines racing excitement, Northwoods hospitality, and an opportunity to give back, making it a celebrated gathering for cyclists throughout the region.

COURSE DETAILS

Held on rolling off-road trails through lush Northwoods forest, the PreFat covers sections of the famed CAMBA trail network, offering singletrack, doubletrack, and forest roads. Racers can choose between three distances: Expert (25 miles), Sport (17 miles), and Citizen (10 miles), with courses marked and staffed for rider support. The start/finish is at the Seeley town park, with on-site food and festivities.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Multiple race options for all abilities, from a scenic 10-mile route to a challenging 25-mile expert course
  • Portion of entry fees benefit the Seeley Lions Club charity projects
  • Open to mountain bikes and Class 1 Pedal Assist E-bikes (no awards for e-bikes)
  • Lively community atmosphere with post-race food, refreshments, and awards
  • Races timed and courses well-marked
  • Draws cyclists from across the Midwest
  • Enjoy beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods scenery

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

Expert: 25 miles, Sport: 17 miles, Citizen: 10 miles

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of city: ~1,350 ft / Elevation gain (Expert): approx. 1,200+ ft

Terrain

Primarily off-road: mix of singletrack CAMBA trails, doubletrack, grassy ski trails, and forest roads; undulating terrain with technical features and rolling hills.

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