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Discounted Fee Deadline: Thursday, Jun 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM ET.   View Full Fees

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, Jun 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

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Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Volunteer $0 see event details $0
  • Most volunteers will be helping riders stay safe at intersections. Other volunteer roles include: Start/Finish line set up, packet pick up and parking.
Free Kids Races
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
closed Free 2.5 mile Calf Race Presented by Horizon Preschool and Daycare $0 1:30 PM 2.5 miles All riders will get a place medal, water bottle, and custom race bib. $0
  • Horizon Preschool and Daycare is a 2.5 mile route starting and finishing on Ionia's Rivertrail by the City Police Station. Registered kids get water bottle and bib, parents are encouraged to join!
Free 2.5 mile Calf Race Presented by Horizon Preschool and Daycare Waitlist $0 1:30 PM 2.5 miles All riders will get a place medal, water bottle, and custom race bib. $0
  • Horizon Preschool and Daycare is a 2.5 mile route starting and finishing on Ionia's Rivertrail by the City Police Station. Registered kids get water bottle and bib, parents are encouraged to join!
closed Horizon Day Care 1 mile Stryder Race $0 1:30 PM 2.5 miles All riders will get a place medal, water bottle, and custom race bib. $0
  • A 1 mile route starting and finishing on Ionia's Rivertrail by the City Police Station. Registered kids get water bottle and bib, parents are encouraged to join!
Horizon Day Care 1 mile Stryder Race Waitlist $0 1:30 PM 2.5 miles All riders will get a place medal, water bottle, and custom race bib. $0
  • A 1 mile route starting and finishing on Ionia's Rivertrail by the City Police Station. Registered kids get water bottle and bib, parents are encouraged to join!
20 mile NovaCare Rec Ride: $200 Cash+Medals
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Gravel Bike Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Cash for 1st place top 3 overall and top 3 in age categories receive a medal $35
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
18 and Under Rec Ride $30 9:20 AM 20 miles Juniors is not a separate category, just to discount registration for juniors $30
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Fat Bike Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 Overall Winners Male and Female $35
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Mountain Bike Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 overall recieve a medal $35
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Single Speed Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 overall recieve a medal $35
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Tandem Rec Ride $50 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 overall recieve a medal $50
  • The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Athena Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 overall recieve a medal $35
  • Athena athletes are women over 165 pounds. The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
Clydesdale Rec Ride $35 9:20 AM 20 miles Top 3 overall recieve a medal $35
  • Clydesdale athletes weigh above 220. The Rec Ride is a fun but challenging 20 miles that boasts 2 miles of scenic private property to give you that one of a kind #ridecowpie experience!
34 mile "Short Haul" by Darin Elliott Greenridge Realty: $1,500 in Cash Prizes with Dash for the Cash!
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Short Haul Elite $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Cash for 1st,2nd,3rd. Top 5 overall and top 3 Age Categories will recieve medals $65
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers you can count on a good ride!
Short Haul Sport $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Age Categories will recieve medals $65
  • Sign up for the race you want to have inside of your ability. Male Sport under 19mph. Women Sport under 16mph. Same course, same celebration, custom medals, no cash prizes for more fun
18 and Under Short Haul $35 9:10 AM 34 miles Discounted registration, overall riders scored with over 18 $35
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you up Welch Wall, gravel rolling hills, a couple lakes, the OG Farm, the new farm with tested tweaks to improve rider safety.
Fat Bike Short Haul $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $65
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers you can count on a good ride!
Mountain Bike Short Haul $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $65
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers you can count on a good ride!
Single Speed Short Haul $65 9:10 AM 34 miles 1st place $150 cash, Top 3 Overall Winners Medal $65
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers you can count on a good ride!
Tandem Short Haul $80 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $80
  • This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers you can count on a good ride!
Athena Short Haul $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $65
  • Athena athletes are women over 165 pounds. 34 miles of gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers, count on a good ride
Clydesdale Short Haul $65 9:10 AM 34 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $65
  • Clydesdale>220 This is a fun and challenging course that will take you on gravel rolling hills, 2 completley different Farms, and isolated gravel roads. With 50 course volunteers, count on a good ride
Becker Furniture Long Haul 66 miles: $3,000 in cash prizes. $1,000 to win!
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Long Haul Elite $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Cash for 1st,2nd,3rd. Top 5 overall and top 3 in age Categories will recieve medals $75
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers to help you have great ride.
Long Haul Sport $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall and Top 3 in Age Categories will recieve Medals $75
  • Sign up for the race you want to have inside of your ability. Male Sport under 17mph. Women Sport under 15mph. Same course, same celebration, custom medals, no cash prizes for more fun
18 and Under Long Haul $50 9:00 AM 66 miles Discounted registration, overall riders scored with over 18 $50
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area The course has a couple new features and sMoother exit and re-entry from the short haul course!
Fat Bike Long Haul $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $75
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers to help you have great ride.
Mountain Bike Long Haul $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $75
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers to help you have great ride.
Single Speed Long Haul $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $75
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers to help you have great ride.
Tandem Long Haul $90 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $90
  • The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers to help you have great ride.
Athena Long Haul $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $75
  • Athena athletes are women over 165 pounds. A 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers.
Clydesdale Long Haul $75 9:00 AM 66 miles Top 3 Overall Winners 12+ qualifies $100 cash prize for winner $75
  • Clydesdale>220. The Long Haul is a 66 mile race that will have you exploring the most challenging roads in the area. Jessup KOM, 2 farms, fast rolling gravel and 50 course volunteers.
Category Start Time Distance Prizes Fee
Big Sh*t EX Adventure $85 3:00 AM 365 km Custom Trophy for under 30 hours and VIP status at mass start awards for any finisher $85
  • The Big Sh*t EX Adventure May 1st-June10th. Mountain Bike Mitch links 5 single tracks with gravel and seasonal roads. Finish this 365km in under 30 hours and earn the title "The Big Shit"
Cow Pie Classic "10 Mile Grind" $20 9:20 AM 10 miles Top 3 overall will get a medal. $20
  • The Cow Pie Classic 10 mile is a fun ride that gives you that perfect distance to try your first race and a way to join in the fun of Michigans 2nd Largest Gravel Grinder!

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Custom Cow Pie Classic Kit(Jersey Top) - $65

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Cow Pie Flo Jersey - $55

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Custom Cow Pie Embroidered Corduroy Hat - $20

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Performance Fabric Athletic Socks - $12

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Location & Contact

Location address:
401 W Main St, Ionia, MI  48846
Event Phone Number:
(517) 743-1495
Event Website
http://www.ridecowpie.com
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