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Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race & Trail Run

location_city Mandan

location_on North Dakota

flag United States

calendar_today 12 Jun, 2026 – 13 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Ride. Run. Celebrate the trails — North Dakota style.

 

Welcome to the Otter Creek Trail Festival, a two-day celebration of off-road adventure at Harmon Lake Recreation Area near Mandan, North Dakota.


Compete in the Otter Creek Trail Run or the Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race — then stick around for camping, food, and family fun at one of North Dakota’s most scenic outdoor venues.

 

🌟 Festival Overview 🌟
Date: June 12-13, 2026
Location: Harmon Lake, Mandan, ND
Events: Trail Run | Mountain Bike Race
Prizes: $4,200 total mtb race cash payout — equal for men and women
Host: 701 Cycle & Sport

The Otter Creek Trail Festival is a weekend designed for everyone — from first-time trail runners to expert mountain bikers chasing podium spots. Come for the race, stay for the community, and experience why Harmon Lake is North Dakota’s favorite summer trail destination.

 

 

Races Offered

Trail Run Long Loop

Jun 12, 2026

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Distance — 13 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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18:00

Trail Run Short Loop

Jun 12, 2026

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Distance — 3.5 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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18:00

E-Bike Sport - 35 Miles

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Expert Race - 55 Miles

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 54 Miles

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08:00

Sport Race - 35 Miles

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 35 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Beginner Race - 13 Miles

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13 Miles

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Type — Trail running

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11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Mandan.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.6° / 25.5°
wb_sunny 11.4° / 23.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.3 /
water_drop 64.1%

About Mandan

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Mandan is a town in Western North Dakota. Mandan is immediately west of the state capital, Bismarck. It has a population of 23,000 people in 2020.

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