Hinton Growler
The Hinton Growler is a fat bike endurance race presented by the Hinton Mountain Bike Association. It is a family friendly event during the Town of Hinton's Winter Magic Festival in February.
February 8th, 2025
Eighth Annual Hinton Growler Fat Bike Endurance Race!
Last year’s Event SponsorS
Every February, Hintonites join together to create something amazing. Town Divisions, local non-profits, teams, organizations, businesses; they all contribute and host events to contribute to the overall festival. Two weeks of winter activities, ranging from cultural pursuits to winter sports, break up the monotony of the cold weather and bring together residents and visitors alike to revel in our winter wonderland.
Previous Results
GROWLER
Mens:
Brendan Taylor (Valemount)
Matt Mackay (Hinton)
Marc Buender (Edmonton)
Ladies:
Erica Paras (Edmonton)
Adele Wardley (Edmonton)
Patricia Hold (Devon)
HOWLER
Mens:
Ron Wildermann (Edmonton)
Everett Wilkinson (Yellowhead County)
Stephen Brinks (Drayton Valley)
Ladies:
Cheryl Ridgers (Yellowhead County)
Alison Tyler (Hinton)
Casey Mackey (Hinton)
Event Information
Location: Maxwell Lake (Hinton, AB)
Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Event Schedule:
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Registration / Check-in
12:15 PM - Racer Meeting
12:30 PM - Mass Start (Growler & Howler)
2:00 PM - Howler Category Ends
3:30 PM - Growler Category Ends
4:00 PM - Awards (Howler & Growler)
Entry Fees:
$30 for HMBA members
$50 for non-members
$60 the day of the race
How to Register:
All participants ages 13+ can register online.
All minors (under 18) must have a parent or guardian sign their waivers on the day of the event.
Online registration will close on February 6th. Race day registration is possible - but not encouraged.
Other event information:
This is a FAT BIKE ONLY event.
Tires must be 3.8 inches wide or more and studs are permitted.
E-bikes are not permitted.
Race course will be on groomed trails, depending on snow conditions.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR 2024 Sponsors!!
Holiday Inn is offering preferred rate for the Growler weekend!
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