Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind

Race Overview

Join us on September 6th, 2025 for a fun filled bike race featuring a scenic mix of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest gravel roads and select ski trails within Minocqua Winter Park’s vast trail system. It will be a truly unique race experience! Check out the on-site bike demos and more offered by the Chequamegon Adventure Company and Lost Wave.

Race Day Schedule

Friday, September 5th, 2025

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bib Pick Up at MWP Chalet

Saturday, September 6th, 2025

7:00 am - Park Opens & Registration/Bib Pick Up Opens
7:45 am - Registration Closes For Cracked Nut

8:00 am - Cracked Nut 80 mile start

8:15 am - Registration Closes For Roasted Nut 60 mile
8:30 am - Roasted Nut 60 mile start

9:00 am - Registration Closes For Mini Nut 3 mile "Fun Ride"
9:15 am - Mini Nut "Fun Ride" 3 mile start & Registration Closes For Big Nut 40 mile
9:30 am - Big Nut 40 mile start & Registration Closes For Little Nut 20 mile
9:45 am - Little Nut 20 mile start
11:00 am - Food Available
5:00 pm - Park Closes

Post Race Food/Beverage

Register before 11:59 pm on August 30th, 2025 to guarantee your complementary post race food and beverage! We are excited to announce that our friends over at Rocky Reef Brewing Company will once again be providing the post race beer: Dirty Squirrel Amber Ale. Racers will receive a free drink ticket for this special brew or non-alcoholic beverage of choice. A variety of other beverages will be available for sale as well. 

Race Route Details & Cut Off Times

Detailed race routes will be released closer to race day. Stay tuned!

Mini Nut 3 Mile "Fun Ride" This shorter untimed race is perfect for kids and families!

• This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.
• Total Distance: 3.1 miles / Elevation Gain: (TBD) / Surfaces: Ski Trails 3.1 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail:100%

Little Nut 20 Mile

• This race does not pass an aid station. Be prepared to carry all water, food, and emergency supplies you may need.
• Total Distance: 22.8 miles / Elevation Gain: 866 ft / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 10.7 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 77%

Big Nut 40 Mile

• This race passes 1 aid station.
• Total Distance: 43.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,299 ft / Surfaces: Paved 3.4 miles, Gravel 32.9 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles /  Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 92%

Roasted Nut 60 Mile

• This race passes 1 aid station.
• Total Distance: 60.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 1,907 / Surfaces: Paved 5.2 miles, Gravel 48.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 91%

Roasted Nut Race Cut Of Times:

• 10:30 am: Roasted Nut racers must reach the Aid Station by this time
• 6:00 pm: Roasted Nut racers must cross the Finish Line by this time
• Racers who don't hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet

Cracked Nut 80 Mile

• This race passes 2 aid stations.
• Total Distance: 82 miles / Elevation Gain: 2,362 / Surfaces: Paved 6 miles,   Gravel 69.1 miles, Ski trails 6.9 miles / Percentage Gravel/Ski Trail: 93%

Cracked Nut Race Cut Of Times:

• 10:30 am: Cracked Nut racers must reach the Aid Station by this time
• 6:00 pm: Cracked Nut racers must cross the Finish Line by this time
• Racers who don't hit these cut off times will disqualified and be asked to return to the Minocqua Winter Park Chalet
   

Race Policy

All participants must wear helmets. 

Little Nut, Big Nut, Roasted Nut, and Cracked Nut Awards Awards

Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers. Age group awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group.