Norpine Fat Bike Classic 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, January 8 to 9, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lutsen, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan 8, 2027 | ||||
| Dark Sky Tour - FREE with race registration or $25 if not registered for race | Bike Ride | Jan 8, 20275:30 PM | $25 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 | ||||
| Long Pine Race | Road Race | Jan 9, 202710:00 AM | $90$110 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
| Short Pine Race | Road Race | Jan 9, 202710:00 AM | $90$110 after Nov 16, 2026 | – |
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 $110 on Nov 16, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Dark Sky Tour - FREE with race registration or $25 if not registered for race: $25 until Jan 8.
- Long Pine Race and Short Pine Race: $90 until Nov 16, then $110 until Dec 7, then $130 until Jan 8, then $150 until Jan 9.
Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:50 AM, and the Dark Sky Tour - FREE with race registration or $25 if not registered for race starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 1,650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3719 West Hwy 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
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 January 8 the day usually runs from 5°F at dawn to 19°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to -13°F and hot years reach 29°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
- 3719 West Hwy 61, Lutsen, MN 55612Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,650 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 8, 2027), 2026 (Jan 9, 2026), 2025 (Jan 10, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Norpine Fat Bike Classic?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, January 8 to 9, 2027: Bike Ride on Friday; Road Race on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 3719 West Hwy 61, Lutsen, MN 55612.
From the organizers
Continue the tradition – ride the Norpine Fat Bike Classic in 2027! Experience fat biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen. Ride through stands of old growth cedars on Pisten Bully groomed trails while overlooking Lake Superior - winter riding doesn’t get better than this!
The Norpine Fat Bike Classic is presented by the Superior Cycling Association with the proceeds going to the Norpine Trail Association and the Superior Cycling Association to assist each organization in maintaining the highest quality trails in Cook County.