DateExpected
Early July 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Road, Grayling, MI 49738
Grayling Charter Township, Crawford County
Countdown
July
The full 100 miles of the Black Bear, one big loop with an 08:00 mass start. It's the longest day of the three, so pace it like a long one.
Key facts
01Mass start at 08:00, the earliest of the three distances
02Results are ranked by sex and age group
Create a free training plan for the Black Bear Gran Fondo 161 km
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The course
The route
Grayling Charter Township
Distance161km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate160.1 km
Weather
Early-July, Grayling Charter Township
26°CTypical high
14°CTypical low
7°CColdest in 20 years
42%Days with rain
Highs around 26°C and lows around 14°C, but it has dropped to 7°C. Rain on 42% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserGrayling Rotary Club
Running since2002
Training
Training for the Black Bear Gran Fondo 161 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
161 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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