Road Race1 Mile

Bold ST. Nick's Fatbike Race 2026

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Denver)
Location: Medora, North Dakota
Entry fee: From $40 · goes up to $50 on Nov 27, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Naughty List - 4 Hour FATBIKE	Road Race	Dec 5, 202610:00 AM	$65$81.25 after Nov 27, 2026	100
Reindeer Team - 4 Hour FATBIKE	Road RaceRelay or team	Dec 5, 202610:00 AM	$40$50 after Nov 27, 2026	100
GINGERBREAD MAN FOOT RACE	1 Mile	Dec 5, 202612:00 PM	$30$37.50 after Nov 27, 2026	–
Nice List - 2 Hour FATBIKE	Road Race	Dec 5, 202612:00 PM	$45$56.25 after Nov 27, 2026	100

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The Road Race fee goes up to $50 on Nov 27, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Naughty List - 4 Hour FATBIKE: $65 until Nov 27, then $81.25 until Dec 1, then $75 until Dec 5.
Reindeer Team - 4 Hour FATBIKE: $40 until Nov 27, then $50 until Dec 1, then $50 until Dec 5.
GINGERBREAD MAN FOOT RACE: $30 until Nov 27, then $37.50 until Dec 1, then $40 until Dec 5.
Nice List - 2 Hour FATBIKE: $45 until Nov 27, then $56.25 until Dec 1, then $55 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Naughty List - 4 Hour FATBIKE starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 2,430 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Theodore Roosevelt National Library, Medora, ND 58645

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 5 the day usually runs from 14°F at dawn to 34°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to -1°F and hot years reach 48°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Theodore Roosevelt National Library, Medora, ND 58645Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 2,430 feet
Included with entry: 2026 T-Shirt; T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Road Race, 1 Mile
Editions: 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 10, 2022), 2021 (Dec 10, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is BOLD ST. NICK'S FATBIKE RACE?: Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 27, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Road Race, 1 Mile.
Where does it start?: Theodore Roosevelt National Library, Medora, ND 58645.

From the organizers

BE BOLD, BRAVE THE COLD AT THE 11th ANNUAL WINTER FATBIKE RACE IN THE NORTH DAKOTA BADLANDS. WHETHER YOU’RE ON BOLD ST. NICK’S NAUGHTY LIST OR NICE LIST, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE WORLD-FAMOUS MAAH DAAH HEY LIKE FEW BIKERS HAVE… FROZEN!

Racers on the NICE LIST will enjoy the fun and challenging course for 2 hours. Those on the NAUGHTY LIST will be punished for 4 grueling hours. Riders who want to work together as a group can sign up for the REINDEER TEAM OPTION: teams of 2 or more will send out one rider on course, at a time, while the others stay warm and cozy by the outside fire pit or in their warming house.