This is Fat-bike.com’s comprehensive listing of fat-bike related Festivals, Events, Get-Togethers and Races. Find everything you need for your fat-biking adventures!
Global Fat-Bike Day 2026
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Worldwide
The annual informal fat-bike ride day returns. No registration required. Ride local snow, sand, or dirt. Check the Global Fat-Bike Day Facebook group for regional meetups. And stay tuned here as we get more info!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalfatbikeday/
Bold St. Nick's Fatbike Race
Saturday, December 5, 2026 / Medora, North Dakota
Celebrate Global Fat-Bike Day at the 11th annual Bold St. Nick's Fatbike Race in the North Dakota Badlands. Choose the two-hour Nice List, four-hour Naughty List or four-hour Reindeer Team category. The race takes place near the Theodore Roosevelt National Library in Medora, with course routing dependent on conditions.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/ND/Medora/BoldStNicksFatbikeRace
Intergalactic Fat Bike Day at Cuyuna Lakes
December 5, 2026 | Crosby, Minnesota
The Crew in Crosby, Minnesota put up the event page for a free, registration-required Global Fat Bike Day group ride on Saturday, December 5. Riders roll out from Red Raven Bikes at 10 AM for a social loop of the Yawkey Unit, with fat bike rentals available and hot drinks back at the shop after.
https://www.cuyunalakesmtb.com/event-calendar/global-fat-bike-day-26
CAMBA Global Fat Bike Day Celebration
December 5, 2026 | Hayward, Wisconsin
A regional ride tied to Global Fat Bike Day on the CAMBA Birkie trails. The group ride format is casual and open to all abilities. New Moon Ski and Bike Shop is listed as the meeting venue.
https://www.cambatrails.org/events/camba-global-fat-bike-day-celebration
Fat Bike with a Naturalist
December 5, 2026 | Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts a beginner-friendly guided fat-bike outing along the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will ride up to five miles, stopping to learn about the area's natural environment. Fat-bikes and helmets are provided. Registration is required, costs $7.50 and is open to ages 13 and older.
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/events/naturalist-program-fat-bike-naturalist-2026-12-05
Flatlands Cycling Global Fat Bike Day
December 5, 2026 | Fargo, North Dakota
Flatlands Cycling celebrates Global Fat-Bike Day with a community ride in the Fargo area from 1 to 4 p.m. The club will announce the route and meeting location closer to the event. Check the organizer's page for updated details.
https://www.flatlandscycling.org/flc-events-1/global-fat-bike-day
Tuscobia Winter Ultra 2027
January 1-3, 2027 | Park Falls, WI
The 2027 edition opens New Year's Day with 80-mile, 160-mile options. Registration is closed.
https://tuscobiawinterultra.com/
Fat Pursuit 2027
January 8-10, 2027 | Island Park, Idaho
30K, 60K, and 200K distances through the Idaho backcountry. Registration is open via athlete360.
https://www.fatpursuit.com/
Fatty Shack Fat Bike Race (Snow Crown Series, Race 1)
January 9, 2027 | De Pere, Wisconsin
Race one of the Snow Crown series, held on the Hilly Haven trails near Green Bay.
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/WI/Suamico/SnowCrown
Norpine Fat Bike Classic 2027
January 8-10, 2027 | Lutsen, Minnesota
Races on the legendary Norpine trails near Lake Superior.
Registration is open: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUTL1gblVix/
Cascade Lodge: https://www.cascadelodgemn.com/
St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra
January 9-10, 2027 | Hinckley, Minnesota
A 40-mile winter endurance event through St. Croix State Park, open to fat-bikers, skiers and runners. Participants carry mandatory survival equipment and demonstrate their ability to use it at checkpoints along the course.
https://stcroixwinterultra.com/
Winter Full Immersion Fat Bike Weekend
January 15–18, 2027 | Gorham, New Hampshire
New England Expedition Riders hosts a four-day winter fat-biking getaway based at Hub North in Gorham. The weekend features guided rides, winter-riding and camping clinics, shared meals and lodging choices ranging from indoor accommodations to sleeping outdoors in the snow. Advance reservations are required.
https://www.newenglandexpeditionriders.com/rides-events/nh-winter-weekend
Seeley Big Fat Race and Big Fat Raffle
January 16, 2027 | Seeley, Wisconsin
The CAMBA-hosted winter race returns to the Birkie trails just north of Hayward. Expect groomed Birkie trail conditions, post-race food, and the big fat raffle. Registration details are posted on the CAMBA site.
https://www.cambatrails.org/events/seeley-big-fat-race-and-big-fat-raffle
Triple D Winter Endurance Race
January 16, 2027 | Dubuque, Iowa
Triple D celebrates 20 years of winter endurance riding in Dubuque, Iowa. Organized by the Tri-State Mountain Bike Riders, the event offers approximately 70-, 35- and 20-mile cycling options, along with a noncompetitive poker tour. Proceeds support local trail building and maintenance.
https://www.bikeiowa.com/Event/16806/triple-d-winter-endurance-race-2027
https://www.bikereg.com/triple-d-winter-endurance-race
Fat Camp Fat Bike Race (Snow Crown Series, Race 2)
January 23, 2027 | Reforestation Camp, Suamico, Wisconsin
The series' night race, run under lights on the Reforestation Camp trails. Evening start means proper cold and lights-required conditions.
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/WI/Suamico/SnowCrown
Arrowhead 135
January 25-27, 2027 | International Falls, Minnesota
Registration opened September 1 and the qualifier requirement stands (100 miles on foot/off-road, 200 on road, or comparable training). New rule for 2027: the Melgeorge's drop bag gets inspected as part of gear check, so no sneaking in a propane heater.
https://arrowheadultra.com/2027-race-registration/
Mountain Man Winter Triathlon
January 2027 | Anchorage, Alaska
The winter triathlon scene continues to grow, and this Anchorage event includes a fat-bike leg alongside ski and run segments. Exact date TBA; check the official site for registration opening.
https://www.mountainmanwintertri.com/
Winter Fat Bike Festival
January 2027 | Norway
An international winter fat-bike gathering with guided rides, gear demos, and trail access in a Scandinavian snow setting. Exact dates and registration are typically finalized in the fall.
https://www.winterfatbikefestival.com/
Fat Viking 2027
January 30, 2027 | Geilo, Norway
A winter ultra-endurance event in Norway with 50km, 100km, and 150km options. Registration is open.
https://www.fat-viking.com/en
Frozen Fat Fondo Fest
January 30, 2027 | Davenport, Iowa
riends of Off-Road Cycling kicks off its 30th anniversary year with Frozen Fat Fondo Fest, a winter fat-bike celebration in Davenport. The January 30 gathering takes place at 2200 W. River Drive and supports the local off-road cycling community.
https://www.bikereg.com/78132
US Fat Bike Open (Snow Crown Series, Race 3)
February 6, 2027 | Brillion, Wisconsin
The series finale in Brillion and the anchor event of the Wisconsin Triple.
https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Events/WI/Suamico/SnowCrown
One Big Hugh-Rah (Hugh Jass)
February 6, 2027 | Jennings Holler, Eagle, Wisconsin
This year, Hugh Jass has only ONE BIG Hugh-rah Race & Party at Jennings Holler in Eagle, WI, a wild west themed venue.
https://hughjass.bike
Richard Tom Foundation Winter Fat Bike Rally
February 7, 2027 | Williston, Vermont
This free annual gathering at Catamount Outdoor Family Center features group rides, groomed winter trails, complimentary hot cocoa and chili, and loaner fat-bikes available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Group rides start at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM, with open riding from 10 AM to 2 PM. No registration required.
https://richardtomfoundation.org/winter-fat-bike-rally/
Fat Bike Loppet
February 7, 2027 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Loppet Foundation hosts 30K Marathon, 20K Puoli and 10K Tour fat-bike events on trails around Theodore Wirth Park. The event offers a rare opportunity to ride groomed ski trails normally closed to bicycles. Participants must use tires at least 3.8 inches wide at pressures below 10 psi.
https://loppet.org/event/marathon-pouli-tour-fat-bike
Actif Epica 2027
February 12-14, 2027 | St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, Canada
The Manitoba winter-ultra event returns with approximately 50km, 115km and 230km cycling options. Participants face long-distance winter conditions on rural Manitoba routes.
Registration was scheduled to open October 12, 2026, with a February 1, 2027 closing date.
https://actifepi.ca/portfolio/registration/
Fat Forest Fourteen
February 13, 2027 | Cohasset, Minnesota
GRIMBA's Fat Forest Fourteen returns to Cohasset, Minnesota, on February 13, 2027. The winter fat-bike event brings riders together for racing and community activities in northern Minnesota. Check with the organizers for updated course information and registration status.
https://www.bikereg.com/fat-forest-fourteen-2027
Frisco Freeze Winter Fat Bike Race
February 20, 2027 | Frisco, Colorado
Pre-registration for the Frisco Freeze is closed. Day of registration will be available in Slopeside Hall beginning at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 20, 2027. The race runs at the Frisco Nordic Center with multiple categories and a low-key atmosphere.
https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/nordic-center-events/frisco-freeze-winter-bike-race/
Great Nordeen Fat Bike Race
February 27, 2027 | Mt. Bachelor, near Bend, Oregon
The 24th annual Great Nordeen includes a 15K fat-bike race at Mt. Bachelor on February 27, 2027. The fat-bike event starts at 8 a.m. near the Rainbow Chair below Sunrise Lodge, with grooming provided by Mt. Bachelor.
https://mbsef.org/great-nordeen-nordic-and-fatbike-race
Iditarod Trail Invitational
February 28, 2027 | Knik Lake, Alaska
The Iditarod Trail Invitational begins February 28, 2027, at Knik Lake, Alaska. Athletes travel by fat-bike, foot or ski on demanding self-supported winter routes through the Alaskan wilderness. The event includes 150-, 350- and 1,000-mile challenges.
https://itialaska.com
Polar Roll 2027
February 20, 2027 | Marquette, Michigan
Celebrate the return of the original 30-mile point-to-point mass-start route from Marquette to Ishpeming, Michigan. The organizers say they'll use this route regardless of how much snow arrives this winter. The shorter MS15 will start and finish in Ishpeming, with both distances starting at 8 a.m. on February 20.
https://906adventureteam.com
Fat Bike Worlds
February 26-28, 2027 | Kimberley, BC, Canada
The Fat-bike World Championships head to Canada for the first time in Kimberley, British Columbia. The weekend will combine championship racing on Kimberley’s extensive groomed winter trail network with costumes, parties, après festivities, and plenty of winter fat-biking fun. Race formats, registration details, and the full event schedule will be announced as the event approaches.
https://skikimberley.com/blog/🍁-the-fat-bike-world-championships-are-coming-to-kimberley-bc-canada-in-2027-🍁/
Fat Bike Birkie 2027
Saturday, March 13, 2027 | Cable, WI
The Big Fat 47K, Half Fat 21K, and Fun Fat 10K on the American Birkebeiner Trail. Presented by Billy Flamingo's Brand. Registration is open.
https://www.birkie.com/bike/events/fat-bike-birkie/
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