Registration

Be a part of an off-road experience that has been around since 1983 attracting nearly 80,000 riders over time.

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Registration Process

Registration for both the Chequamegon 40 and Short & Fat events are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Chequamegon 40 is limited to 2,100 riders, and the Short & Fat is limited to 1,000 riders.

Race Fees & Discounts

Details

Chequamegon 40
$89     November 28, 2019 – January 2, 2020
$94     January 3, 2020 – September 19, 2020

Chequamegon 40 Tandem
$178   November 28, 2019 – January 2, 2020
$188   January 3, 2020 – September 19, 2020

Short & Fat
$79     November 28, 2019 – January 2, 2020
$84     January 3, 2020 – September 19, 2020

NOTE:
Register by August 1 and we will mail out your packet
Register after August 1 and we will need you to pick up your packet onsite

Little Loggers Kids Race
FREE for all kids

NICA & Youth Riders (Age 12-17) Short & Fat Pricing
$20 off regular Short & Fat

NICA Coaches
$10 off regular Chequamegon 40 or Short & Fat

Life Time Members
$10 off regular Chequamegon 40 or Short & Fat

Age Limit

Minimum Age Requirement
40 mile – 14 years old
16 mile – 12 years old

Refunds & Cancellations

It is absolutely our goal to host the 38th annual Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek on it’s originally scheduled date of September 19th, 2020, but in the event that we are unable to safely hold the event, the following options will be offered to our 2020 riders:

  1. Defer your entry to the 2021 Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek, at no additional cost through September 17, 2020
  2. Receive a 70% refund of your 2020 Chequamegon MTB Festival presented by Trek entry fee through September 17, 2020

We will communicate any further updates as they become available. Best wishes to our entire Chequamegonland community, and we hope you and your loved ones stay safe & healthy during these trying times.

With any questions, contact Peter Spencer.

Thank you,
Your Cheq Team

Change Request

Race
Event distance, competition class (age class, single speed/fat bike) or start gate review requests are allowed if requested PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 1. Please email pspencer@lt.life to complete.

Race Morning Busing
Update – July 1 – due to social distancing protocols – we will not offer busing in 2020.  If you already purchased a bus ticket, you will be refunded accordingly.  If you already registered for the Chequamegon 40 and would like a spot on the bus, please email our Cheq Registration Chief, Treva Worrel.

Honor System

The Chequamegon MTB Festival honor system has traditionally valued a Leave No Trace effort. Trail cleanup is an important race weekend element, and the Chequamegon MTB Festival expects that every attending the event treats our beloved trails with respect and clean ups after themselves.

Race Entrant Policy

For more information about our race entrant policy, including our Transgender & Non-Binary Participant Policy, click here: Race Entrant Policy

Future Event Dates

September 17-18, 2021
September 16-17, 2022
September 15-16, 2023
September 13-14, 2024

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