Winona Lake Trail Fest
Hauth Trailhead, 900 E. Pierceton Rd, Winona Lake
Mark your calendars and join us as we wrap up the traditional riding season with the return of the Winona Lake Trail Fest presented by Paragon Medical, Dream On Studios, G&G Hauling and Excavating and KCV Cycling! Combining the fun of some of our favorite season ending events, this weekend is for the whole community with trail runs, a 6 hour MTB race, MTB night rides, kid’s MTB clinics, and the always popular Poker Ride/Run (MTB, Road, and Running). If you don’t want to race, ride, or run, that’s ok! Come for great raffle prizes, kids bike events, an MTB bike raffle, live music, and food trucks. All events raise awareness and money for our community to be active in the outdoors at the Hauth Trailhead Expansion and the future Winona Lake Bike Park. You won’t want to miss this great weekend!
Races will be scored and have prizes, but our goal is to have fun and not take things too seriously. This is a fun community fundraising event, thus scoring will not be done professionally, and may require participant involvement and a level of honor code/trust.
Trail 5k/10k Fun Run & Walk
October 14, 2023 @ 10am
Enjoy the 5k & 10k route on the dirt and through the woods on the east side of the Winona Lake Trails. Open to runners, walkers, and hikers to both enjoy and support the trails. Prizes will be awarded to winners in their respective categories.
MTB Kids Skills Clinics
October 14, 2023 @ 9am & 11am
This is a great opportunity for kids to learn and improve their mountain bike skills on a fun skills course at Hauth Trailhead. Instructors are provided by the NEIC Trailblazers. While there’s no cost, donations are appreciated.
6 Hour MTB Fun Race
October 14, 2023 @ 1pm-7pm
The return of a long endurance race was very popular last year! This is a fun solo or team (up to 3 riders) MTB relay with the final laps during dusk requiring lights. The friendly competition can get heated as solo riders and teams compete to complete the most number of laps in 6 hours. More details on the registration site.
Live Music, Food and Refreshments!
October 14, 2023 @ 11am-9pm
Hang out in our tent during the day’s action, or join us for acoustical classic rock at 8pm. Spencer Fisk returns this year to entertain the crowds at the bonfire. Food trucks and refreshments will be available.
Night Rides
October 14, 2023 @ 7:30pm
Charge your lights and bring your friends! The trails will be open at 7:30pm for night riding with a guided ride leaving at 8:30pm. If you’ve never ridden on the trails at night, this is a great opportunity to experience the trails in a completely different way.
MTB Kids Races
October 15, 2023 @ 8am-12pm
Do you have an aspiring racer, or a K-12th grader that wants to race on the trails? Register them for Sunday morning races on a 2-3 mile loop of the trails. Be sure to check out the registration page for more info on age categories, number of laps, and other requirements.
Potluck
October 15, 2023 @ 12pm
Starting at noon on Sunday, bring an entrée or sides to share with the crowd as we celebrate another great year for KCV Cycling. Coupled with the Poker Run, the potluck meal is our way to gather with old and new friends to ride or run the trails.
* Potluck dish contribution based on last name… A-H; main dish / I-Q; side dish / R-Z; dessert
Poker Run
October 15, 2023 @ 2pm
2-3 mile special (and secret) loop is created for riders and runners. By completing as many laps as possible, participants are able to get the best poker hand. We’ll have prizes for the best hands – be sure to bring a side dish or food for the potluck or make a donation for your entry fee.