Iceman Cometh takes place on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 in Kalkaska, United States. The main route is 48.3 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026
- Start
- Kalkaska 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 48.3 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to Iceman Cometh
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Iceman Cometh Challenge is an approximately 30-mile (48.3 km) point-to-point cross-country mountain-bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City through Northern Michigan forests, including the Vasa Nordic ski trail.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
1:25–1:45
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Iceman Cometh is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Iceman Cometh?
Iceman Cometh takes place on Sat, Nov 7, 2026 in Kalkaska, United States.
How long is Iceman Cometh?
The main route is 48.3 km.
Who is Iceman Cometh for?
Iceman Cometh is open to all participants.
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