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Register to raceThe 20th annual Great Deer Chase will be held Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 in Calumet, Michigan. We have race options for everyone in the family.
Online Registration Closes at 12:30pm on Race Day |
Registration and Bib Pick-Up
Registration and bib pick-up will be open at The Swedetown Trails Chalet from 6:30 to 8:00pm, Friday, August 2nd and 8:30 to 12:30pm, Saturday, August 3rd.
The 2024 Race Guide will be similar to the 2023 Race Guide, though the maps and race routes will change, due to Swedetown Trails Club acquiring new land!
The 2024 Race Guide will be similar to the 2023 Race Guide, though the maps and race routes will change, due to Swedetown Trails Club acquiring new land!

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Race Start Times
The race will start and finish near the Swedetown Trails Chalet. (This may change to the new land)
Untimed 50y Tots: 11:20am
Timed 2mi and 4mi Kids Race, 6mi Middle School: 11:30am
15mi and 30mi Races: 1:00pm
Untimed 50y Tots: 11:20am
Timed 2mi and 4mi Kids Race, 6mi Middle School: 11:30am
15mi and 30mi Races: 1:00pm
Race Course Maps (2023 - these will change for 2024)

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Parking Map and Spectator Points
For parking, spectator locations, and other points of interest, View Google Map
Awards
Awards for all races will take place at the Swedetown Trails Club Chalet at 4:30pm. Awards will be presented for overall finishers in 1st through 3rd place for each race. This will include overall winners (age groups can pick up their medals prior to the awards ceremony), and many door prizes!
If you win an age group (1st through 3rd place), you can pick up your medal and prize at the finishing tent when your race is finalized.
If you win an age group (1st through 3rd place), you can pick up your medal and prize at the finishing tent when your race is finalized.
Race Options
6 Mile Middle School
A 6 mile loop for middle and high school racers! This is a great tune-up to get into the start of the high school season.
3 loops on the 2-mile course.
Ages 10 to 19
3 loops on the 2-mile course.
Ages 10 to 19
15 Mile High School
15-miles of fast, flowy, fun singletrack
Limited to Middle/High School Racers only
Limited to Middle/High School Racers only
15 Mile
15-miles of fast, flowy, fun singletrack
Age groups 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
Age groups 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
30 Mile
Gives you the full tour of Swedetown's nearly 30 miles of fast, flowy, fun singletrack
Age groups 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60=69 and 70+
Age groups 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60=69 and 70+
Single Speed Category
Ride in the 30- or 15-mile race and select Single Speed as your category to compete against other single-speeders.
Age groups are 39 & under and 40+
Age groups are 39 & under and 40+
Fat Bike Category
Ride in the 30- or 15-mile race and select Fat Bike as your category to compete against other fat bikers.
Age groups are 39 & under and 40+
Age groups are 39 & under and 40+
Kids Races
4-mile, 2-mile, 50-yard
Age groups for the 4-miles are 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14
Age groups for the 2-mile are 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10
Age groups for the 4-miles are 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14
Age groups for the 2-mile are 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10
Post Race
FoodOur local restaurants not only serve excellent food but also support the trails.
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MoreFill your bellies and peruse the downtown shops – full of unique area goods. Many of these business are our supporters, so if you stop in, let them know you were here for the race.
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Updates on the blog
For more information on the race, FAQs, our upcoming trail projects and more – take a look at our blog! If you have a specific question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via our contact form, Facebook, or by emailing Kim and Drew Wilson at kim@cyclocarbon.com