Skip to content

September 13, 2025

Registration opens Feb 5th, 2025

Fun for the Whole Family

Gather your friends and family for a weekend of epic racing through the Northwoods of Wisconsin, accompanied by a festival atmosphere, live music, craft beer, and savory food truck eats. Furthermore, the Chequamegon 40 is the 5th stop on the Life Time Grand Prix presented by Mazda. See how the intense Pro Race unfolded in the 2024 Race Highlight Video now!

Watch Video

Three Races. One Spectacular Weekend

From elite athletes to our youngest off-roaders, Chequamegon has a race for everyone.

Sep 13, 2025

Chequamegon 40

This 40-mile race traverses the famed Birkie Ski trail, forest roads, and snowmobile routes.

Sep 13, 2025

Short & Fat

This 16-mile event has all the same challenges of the 40 jam packed into a bite sized version!

Sep 12, 2025

Little Loggers

For our mountain bikers-in-training we offer a 15-minute continuous loop course that introduces kids to mountain biking basics.

Life Time Members Early Access Registration

Life Time members — after six months of Club-Access Membership — get access to our athletic events one week before the event registration or lottery opens to the general public.

Future Dates

2026 – September 19th
2027 – September 18th
2028 – September 16th

2029 – September 15th
2030 – September 14th
2031 – September 13th

Make a Weekend of It

100 Miles of CAMBA trails to bike, hike, and explore! The remote, rural woods of Wisconsin offer up adventure around every bend. Here’s where to stay.

Festival Updates

Check back often for the latest festival information.

2024 Cheq MTB Fest Riders to Watch

Riders to Watch at the 2024 Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival! Click the image below to check out the elite riders expected to make a splash on September 14th:

Read More

2023 Cheq MTB Fest Pro List

The 2023 Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek will be the 40th annual running of the event and the competition is fiercer than ever! Check out the full pro start list below: WOMEN: Crystal Anthony Ella Bloor Ellen Campbell Catherine Colyn Lauren De Crescenzo Rebecca…

Read More

Cheq MTB Fest Will Be Stop #5 On The Life Time Grand Prix

We’re thrilled to let you know that the 2023 Chequamegon MTB Festival will be part of the second annual Life Time Grand Prix! The series is set to feature 7 of the most iconic cycling events and 70 of the best cyclists in off-road cycling.…

Read More

PRODUCED BY LIFE TIME

We are a community connected by our passion for pursuing healthier lives. With every event we produce, it’s our goal to deliver an exceptional experience that supports all people in the pursuit of a Healthy Way of Life.

LifeTime_Logo

Newsletter, Updates and Offers

Back To Top