MECCA Winterfest – Virtual Events December 17, 2022 – February 19, 2023
Live Event January 28, 2023:
Our collaborative partner MECCA Trails host this event which includes a pursuit race, 30K, 15 K, and 5 K skate or classic ski and a snowshoe tour. The MECCA Winterfest is a fundraiser for the MECCA Trails organization which promotes healthy living through outdoor activities.
Copper Peak Trails Fest – Coming September, 2023:
Our collaborative partner, SISU Dirt Crew hosts this event which includes a long and short mountain bike race, a kids mountain bike race and a 5 mile trail run at the iconic Copper Peak in Ironwood MI. The event is open to participants of all ages and abilities. The funds raised from this event help to create a fun and healthy Gogebic Range by advocating for building mountain bike trails throughout the area as well as promoting youth and family mountain bike programs.
Bridges and Bluffs Half Marathon Run and Walk – Coming September 2023:
Our Collaborative partner, Friends of the Iron Belle Trail (Western Michigan Gateway Trail Authority will be hosting this event on the beautiful Iron Belle Trail. The event includes a 1/2 marathon, relay and 2 mile run/walk. All ages and abilities welcome. The Bridges and Bluffs event raises funds to maintain and expand the Iron Belle Trail that traverses throughout the Gogebic Range. This event and the hosting organizations promote health and wellness and help to create healthy and fun communities.