Hinton Growler 2025: Fat Bike Endurance Race
Join us on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, for the 8th Annual Hinton Growler! Presented by the Hinton Mountain Bike Association, this iconic fat bike race is a highlight of Hinton’s Winter Magic Festival, offering fun and excitement for racers and spectators of all ages.
Event Details:
📆 Date: February 8th, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Maxwell Lake, Hinton, AB
Race Categories:
Growler: 3-hour time limit
Howler: 1.5-hour time limit
(Ages 13+ for all categories)
Race Format:
Complete as many 5 km loops as possible within your category’s time limit. The trails will be groomed depending on snow conditions.
Entry Fees:
$30 for HMBA members
$50 for non-members
$60 for race-day registration
Important Information:
Fat bikes only: Tires must be 3.8 inches or wider; studded tires are allowed.
E-bikes are not permitted.
All minors (under 18) must have a parent/guardian sign their waivers on race day.
Schedule:
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration/Check-in
12:15 PM: Racer Meeting
12:30 PM: Mass Start (Growler & Howler)
2:00 PM: Howler Category Ends
3:30 PM: Growler Category Ends
4:00 PM: Awards
Registration:
Online registration closes February 6th, 2025. Race-day registration is available but not encouraged.
Embrace the spirit of winter, ride the trails, and celebrate Hinton’s biking community. We’ll see you at Maxwell Lake!