Custer’s Last Stand
When is Custer’s Last Stand?
Custer’s Last Stand takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Augusta, MI.
What distances does Custer’s Last Stand offer?
Custer’s Last Stand offers 39 events: Beginner Men 14 & Under, Beginner Men 15 - 18, Beginner Men 19 - 29, Beginner Men 30 - 39, Beginner Men 40 - 49, Beginner Men 50 - 59, Beginner Men 60 +, Beginner Men's Clydesdale, Beginner Women 14 & Under, Beginner Women 15 - 18, Beginner Women 19 - 39, Beginner Women 40 - 49, Beginner Women 50 +, Sport Men 40 - 49, Sport Men 50 - 59, Sport Men 60 - 69, Sport Men 70 +, Sports Men's Clydesdale, Fat Bike Men's Open, Elite Men Open, Tandem Open, Sport Women 14 & Under, Sport Women 15 - 18, Sport Women 19 - 39, Sport Women 40 - 49, Sport Women 50 +, Fat Bike Women Open, Elite Men Masters 40 +, Elite Women Open, Expert Men 39 & Under, Expert Men 40 - 49, Expert Men 50 +, Expert Women 39 & Under, Expert Women 40 +, Elite/Expert Single Speed, Sport Men 14 & Under, Sport Men 15 - 18, Sport Men 19 - 29, Sport Men 30 - 39.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Men 14 & Under | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 15 - 18 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 19 - 29 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 30 - 39 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 40 - 49 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 50 - 59 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men 60 + | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Men's Clydesdale | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Women 14 & Under | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Women 15 - 18 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Women 19 - 39 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Women 40 - 49 | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Beginner Women 50 + | 9.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 40 - 49 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 50 - 59 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 60 - 69 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 70 + | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sports Men's Clydesdale | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Fat Bike Men's Open | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Elite Men Open | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Tandem Open | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Women 14 & Under | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Women 15 - 18 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Women 19 - 39 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Women 40 - 49 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Women 50 + | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Fat Bike Women Open | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Elite Men Masters 40 + | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Elite Women Open | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Expert Men 39 & Under | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Expert Men 40 - 49 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Expert Men 50 + | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Expert Women 39 & Under | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Expert Women 40 + | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Elite/Expert Single Speed | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 14 & Under | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 15 - 18 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 19 - 29 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Sport Men 30 - 39 | 18.0 mi | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Custer’s Last Stand cost?
Registration for Custer’s Last Stand starts at $40.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Custer’s Last Stand held?
Custer’s Last Stand is held in Augusta, MI at 5163 Fort Custer Dr..
About Custer’s Last Stand
A fast, fun and challenging course utilizing Fort Custer's red, green & yellow trails awaits you! Whether you're looking to keep up your conditioning as Iceman awaits or perhaps attempting your first Mountain Bike race, Custer's Last Stand is a great race for you.
The 9 miles of trail is 90% single track, but affords enough passing room for courteous racing. Participants will be sent off every 30 seconds so there's plenty of space between riders.
All post race proceeds donated to the House of Promise (Lansing, MI) for human trafficking victim rehabilitation.
COVID-19 Plan
Fully vaccinated: there is no requirement for you to wear a mask
To summarize: there will be social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer. Everyone's safety is the #1 priority.
Course Map
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Fort Custer is bi-directional and this is a Saturday event.
- Pre-riding the course:
- Park at the Eagle Lake Pavilion. The course will start facing North on the 1/2 circle that connects the 2 sections of parking
- You'll ride parallel to the parking lot and go around the pavilion before crossing Fort Custer Drive and take a RIGHT on Green Section 11
Day of Registration - Packet Pick up
Day of Registration:
- Elite - Expert - Single Speed CLOSES at 9:45 AM
- Sport - Fat Bike - Tandem CLOSES at 10:45 AM
- Beginner CLOSES at 12:45 PM
- COST: $60 for all race classes, KIDS race is FREE
Packet Pick Up:
WHERE: Fort Custer Recreation Area (5163 Fort Custer Dr, Augusta, MI 49012) - follow ARROW signs all the way back to Hilltop Pavilion
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
Rules / Policy
CANCELLATION / ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY:
We reserve the right to delay or cancel the start of "Custer's Last Stand" in the event of inclement weather and or unsafe trail conditions. The definition of inclement weather and unsafe trail conditions belongs solely to the discretion of the Race Director.
TRAIL RULES: Custer's Last Stand does NOT have exclusive rights to Fort Custer trails on race day. Therefore the potential for non-racing mountain bikers, runners and walkers on course should be considered. When approaching someone ahead of you please let them know by verbally making them aware with as much notice as possible.
BIKE EQUIPMENT:
- Bikes allowed: Cyclocross, Mountain, Fat, or Tandem
- You must wear an ANSI/Snell approved bicycle helmet
- No aerobars, recumbents, or e-bikes allowed