GRIND Mountain Bike Festival

AUGUST 15th & 16th 2025

Welcome to the GRIND Mountain Bike Festival!

Get ready for a thrilling weekend adventure the whole family will love! The GRIND isn’t just a race — it’s an experience packed with excitement, entertainment, and memories waiting to be made.

The action kicks off Friday night with live music from two incredible bands under the stars at the Giants Ridge courtyard. Then, on Saturday, it’s race day! From the grueling Long GRIND (35 miles) and Short GRIND (19 miles) to the high-energy Junior GRIND (5 miles) and the crowd-favorite Miners & Mini-Miners Kids Races, there’s a challenge for every rider.

But the fun doesn’t end at the finish line — explore gravity mountain bike trails, browse the Vendor Village, and stick around for more live music and festival fun. Expect tough climbs, fast descents, rocky creek crossings, and plenty of adrenaline on one of Minnesota’s most scenic and challenging courses, nestled in the rugged beauty of the Iron Range.

Register now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of riding, racing, and reveling at the GRIND Mountain Bike Festival! Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Trails to Conquer, Memories to Make!

GRIND event
Staff

Event Schedule

FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH 2025

  • 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 “Band TBD” 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 “Band TBD” performing on the Main Stage
  • 12:30-1:15 pm Miners (kids) Race and Jr. GRIND Registration/check in – 1st floor Chalet
  • 12:00 pm Junior GRIND Start
  • 12:05 pm Miners Start
  • 12:07 pm Mini Miner’s start
  • 1:00 pm Awards Ceremony – Chalet Patio
  • 2:00 pm “Band TBD” performing on the Main Stage
  • 2:00 – 6:00 pm Downhill bike park open
Race the GRIND

 

Past Grind Photos