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Test your mental and physical strength at The Original Growler bike race. The Half-Growler is a 32-m

05/29/2026

Race photos are live! 📸

Relive the action, find your favorite moments, and support the photographers who spent the weekend out on course capturing the stoke. Many photos are available as FREE downloads, with high-resolution images available for purchase.

Check out the galleries and buy your favorites! YOLO! https://originalgrowler.com/photos/

05/28/2026

Record-breaking turnout for our young racers this year! 🎉

Big thanks to for organizing this FREE kids race that welcomed riders ages 3–9+ to enjoy the Hartman’s frontside trails, music, popsicles, and all the fun that comes with race day. Events like this help inspire the next generation of cyclists — and show that racing is for the whole family.

Photos: https://originalgrowler.com/kids-growler-photos/

05/24/2026

Two of our seasoned, and favorite photographers were out on course today capturing the sufferfest. Find your mug here: https://originalgrowler.com/photos/

Congrats racers! Way to throw down today.

05/23/2026

Today's Saturday Classic results are coming in...
💫🏆 1st place female goes to Syd Schultz with a time of 3:18
and... a notable 2nd place finish to Maddy Elliott age 16 in the High School category with a time of 3:32 🔥
💫🏆 1st place male goes to Chris Peterson with a time of 2:49

Find overall results here: https://my.raceresult.com/393390/results

05/14/2026

Heads up racers - we're one week out and the 20, 32 and 40 mile Growler courses are all marked north of Powerline Rd., with trails south of Powerline Rd. getting marked tomorrow just in time for some weekend pre-riding. We mark the courses with hundreds (thousands?) of yellow arrows keeping you on the right path, with orange NO signs letting you know when you've made a wrong turn. You can always download the course routes at https://originalgrowler.com/the-route/

05/06/2026

The Original Growler is coming at you with original artwork by creative genius . Every rider gets this year’s limited poster, hologram sticker, and custom socks—made to bring out your inner trail animal. 🐺 🦡 🐾
If you haven't yet, sign up at https://www.bikereg.com/the-original-growler-endurance-mountain-bike-races

04/28/2026

Race day for the whole crew.
Kids race free on the short track, ages 3-9+.
Short, medium, and long options for adults.
Bring the family, race your legs off, and make a day of it.
Warning: kiddos might outshine you.

https://www.bikereg.com/the-original-growler-endurance-mountain-bike-races

04/25/2026

You’re not supposed to enjoy this.
It’s techy. It’s punishing. It’s early-season legs vs. reality.
And somehow… people come back every year.
If you’ve got late summer race goals, this is where your fitness gets honest.
See if you’re ready.

https://www.bikereg.com/the-original-growler-endurance-mountain-bike-races

04/21/2026

This race always sells out.
No, really—it always does.
18 years running, and spots disappear fast.
Grueling climbs. Questionable outfit choices. Zero regrets.
Register before you’re the one watching from the sidelines.

https://www.bikereg.com/the-original-growler-endurance-mountain-bike-races

04/18/2026

Train like it matters.
This is where strong seasons start.
A brutally honest early-season test that sets the tone for everything that follows.
If you’ve got big goals later this summer—this is your checkpoint.
Show up ready. Or find out why you’re not.

https://www.bikereg.com/the-original-growler-endurance-mountain-bike-races

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Hartman Rocks Recreational Area
Gunnison, CO
81230

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