Q: When is the race?
A: June 21st, 2025

Q: Where is the race?
A: The start/finish, parking, packet pick up…. is at the Big M Ski Area. (plug into GPS: 4040 Udell Hills Road Manistee, MI 49660)

Q: How do I register?

A: The 2025 race will open on Bikereg on December 28th, 2024 at 9am E.S.T.
*** THE RACE SELLS OUT EVERY YEAR, USUALLY WITHIN 15 MINUTES***

Q: Is there a rider race cap?

A: Yes, 500 racers total ( Participant numbers enforced by the National Forest Service)

Q: Is there a waitlist & How does the wait list work?

A: Yes, When the race sells out, you can sign up for the wait list on our Bikereg page. Just go through the registration process and select your desired race category. When an existing racers “forfeits” their entry, they are refunded and the next person on the wait list will be moved in and charged the race fee plus a $10 transfer fee. Your position on the waitlist is based on date of registering for the waitlist. You can see your place by going to Bikereg and selecting “ who’s registered” and view your waitlist category

Q: How do the race start waves work?

A: As part of the registration process you will select a start wave based on your anticipated finishing time. For racer safety and to alleviate some of the congestion at the race start we will have three start waves. During the registration process you will self seed yourself and select a wave based on your expected finishing time. Wave #1 = under 8 hours, Wave #2 = 8-10 hours and wave #3 = 10 + hours. Race Directors reserve the right to add, remove or adjust any waves and racer seeding. Your official start time will be when you cross the start mat. If you trained more or less than you expected when you registered, no problem you’ll have the ability to go into your BikeReg registration and adjust your wave selection until Friday May 30th.

Q: What is the course direction for the race?
A:  Even years = Clockwise and Odd years = Counter-clockwise

Q: Can I set up a team support tent?
A: Yes, we recommend it, anytime starting Friday you can set up your support tent in the finish line / infield area and along the race course finish line, behind the course marking tape. Space is on a first come first serve basis.

Q: How do I change my race category?
A: You can change to a different race category ( ie; Open Men to single speed…) prior to 5:00 p.m. May 30th, 2025. Login into your Bike Reg account/ LJ100 registration to make any changes including category and wave selection.

Q: I would like to transfer/sell my entry to someone else, how do I do that?
A: You can sell your entry to someone on the waitlist if there is someone waiting. Send us an email to: lumberjackmtb@gmail.com with “transfer” in the subject. If there’s someone on the waitlist you can sell your entry to them and that person will move into your place. The entry fee you paid to BikeReg will then get refunded to you in several business days via their system. If there isn’t anyone on the waitlist you’ll need to find someone to purchase your entry and follow the steps below.

The other option is to sell your race entry to someone ( a friend). The process is; finds someone to purchase your registration. The two parties determine the price of the transferred registration and make payment arrangements on your own. The original registered racer goes into their Bikereg race entry and selects “transfer your entry” and enter the email of the person transferring in. The new racer will accept the registration, pay the $10 transfer fee and select their racing category.  The deadline for transfers is May 30th, 2025 at 5 pm EST

Q: What is the refund/cancellation policy?

A: No refunds or deferring to the following year will be allowed although you can transfer your entry to another rider via BikeReg prior to May 30th, 2025 at 5pm EST **The event organizers reserve the right to delay, reschedule or cancel the race due to (but not limited to); weather, emergencies and any unforeseen situations that may put at risk the safety of the racers, spectators, volunteers and general public. No refunds will be provided, however the race organizers may offer registrants a partial refund or credit to a future race based on the situation, timing and a review of race costs.

Q: When is Packet Pick Up?
A: Friday June 20th from 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday June 21st from 5:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. at the Big M Ski Lodge

Q: Can I have someone pick up my packet for me?
A: Yes but they will have to show us an ID, then print and sign a document that they took it for you

Q: How is the race timed and scored?
A: Timing is provided by Epic Race Timing. Rigid handlebar number plates with timing chips will be used for the best timing available. Do not remove the timing chip off of the number plate! Do not put the number plate anywhere but on the handlebar or your time will not be recorded! Do not use zip ties to hold your number plate, they will tear the plate. Please use the twist ties provided. 

Q: When does the race start and what are the wave start times?
A: The race starts at 7:00 a.m. with three waves based on your selection at registration. We will stage waves and start the race in the Big M parking lot under the Lumberjack 100 start banner.  To spread out the racers and reduce congestion, (Only for the race start) we will roll out of the Big M park entrance and left on Udell Hills road for approx. 2 miles. You will then turn left into a two track and race approx. 2 miles back and merge onto the single track race course at the Big M  Start / Finish / Support crew area.

Q: Is there a time cut off time during the race?
A: Yes! Racers will not be allowed to start their fourth lap after 4:00 pm

Q: Is camping allowed in the Big M / race venue?
A: Camping in tents, vans, RV’s…. is not allowed in the day parking lots at the BIG M Trail head. You can disperse camp inside the national forest.

Q: What food is available at the aid station?
A: The Aid Stations will be stocked with water, Skratch Hydration, various energy products, fruit, cookies, candy, and PB&J

Q: What are the cash and prize awards?
A: Over $7000 in awards cash and prizes

Men Open 1st Place – $500 plus Axe Trophy, and a free entry to the following year
Men Open 2nd Place – $400 plus custom medal
Men Open 3rd Place – $300 plus custom medal
Men Open 4th Place – $200 plus custom medal
Men Open 5th Place $100 plus custom medal
6th – 10th Place – prizes plus medals

Women Open 1st Place – $500 plus Axe Trophy, and a free entry to the following year
Women Open 2nd Place – $400 plus custom medal
Women Open 3rd Place – $300 plus custom medal
Women Open 4th Place – $200 plus custom medal
Women Open 5th Place $100 plus custom medal
6th – 10th Place – prizes plus custom medals

Single speed (men & women, 5 racers required for separate categories and payouts)
Single speed 1st place $250 plus Axe Trophy
Single speed 2nd place $150 plus custom medal
Single speed 3rd place $75 plus custom medal
Single speed 4th and 5th place- prizes plus custom medals

Fastest Masters (50+) (men & women separate categories)
1st Place $250 plus Axe Trophy
2nd place $150 plus custom medal
3rd place $75 plus custom medal
4th and 5th place- prizes plus custom medals

Fastest Fat Bikers (men & women, 5 racers required for separate categories and payouts)
1st Place $250 plus Axe Trophy
2nd place $150 plus custom medal
3rd place $75 plus custom medal
4th and 5th place- prizes plus custom medals

Fastest Tandem (5 required for separate class) – 2 Championship Axe Trophies

All finishers – Lumberjack 100 medal or patch