Humboldt MXTRN Hopper
July 18th, 2026 Register
Nestled between the Eel River and the Pacific Ocean, the town of Ferndale backs up to the northern slope of majestic hills that lead south to Bear Ridge and onwards to the Unknown Coast. This amazing course will take you into some of the most remote, diverse and stunning scenery in California. From sinewy Ribbon Roads, pristine coast lines, old growth redwood forest and spectacular gravel roads this will be the best ride of your Summer!
13,994 ft
104 mi
80% Paved
20% Dirt
Route
With three routes to choose from this is guaranteed to be a “Proper Hopper” for every rider. The long course is a rugged 104 miles with 14,000 ft of climbing and will go down as the most challenging and spectacular mixed terrain course in California. With three amazing aid stations you can tour or race and we’ll make sure you have an amazing day on the bike. For riders who want a proper challenge but don’t want to be out all day, the “Mediano” at 65 mi and 6,500 ft will treat you to a tour of the Ferndale farm land, a seasonal crossing over the Eel River and the famous Monument Rd gravel climb. And the “Short” course is still a challenging loop. The 33 mile loop climbs 3,400 ft from Scotia, up Monument gravel road and back to Ferndale.
Connecting people to place with purpose with always been the mission of the Grasshoppers and we are thrilled to collaborate with the town of Ferndale to bring you an epic ride, world class hospitality and a destination worthy of a long weekend with your friends and family.
Medium Course
6,942 ft
64 mi
75% Paved
25% Dirt
Short Course
33 mi
4,314 ft
90% Paved
10% Dirt
Non-Profit Beneficiaries TBD
“Sometimes you need to get lost in order to find yourself.” -Grasshopper
More Info
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Nestled between the Eel River and the Pacific Ocean, the town of Ferndale backs up to the northern slope of majestic hills that lead south to Bear Ridge and onwards to the Unknown Coast. This amazing course will take you into some of the most remote, diverse and stunning scenery in California.With its fantastically preserved Victorians, vibrant small-town charm, and history as a filming location for major movies, Ferndale, Calif. (pop. 1,400) is a magical town that blends the past and present amidst the backdrop of the magnificent Lost Coast.
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With average temperatures in the mid 60’s in Ferndale you’ll likely head out with a vest and arm warmers. Honeydew in the Mattole Valley averages 84 in July and after rolling through the Humboldt Redwoods and along the Eel River you head west from Rio Dell where temperatures average 70 degrees in July. Trust us, when looking at temperatures in other parts of California and the U.S. in July, you will want to plan a week’s vacation in Humboldt.
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Saturday,
10AM – Coffee/Shake out ride starting at Black Oak Coffee in Ukiah, CA. Post ride Lunch included! Meet: 476 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482
5PM-8PM Packet Pickup: Join us at the Ukiah Welcome Center for packet pickup
Sunday
6:30AM-8:45AM Packet pickup: Pick up your rider packet at the Golf Cub House at Todd Grove Park. Hot coffee and pastries included at packet pickup
8:30 AM: Staging at Ukiah High School
9:00 AM Staggered age group starts.Stay tuned for exact times
12:30-5 PM: After Party and Celebration with lunch, beer, fun activities, podiums. -
Registration opens January 1st, 2026 and closes July 15th, 2026 at 9pm PST
For the best registration experience, create a Movemint account to easily manage all your registered events, track your results, and integrate your Strava account. More information here
Day-of registration is available if the event is not sold out and incurs an additional $20 fee on top of standard registration fee.
The deadline to transfer your registration to another rider is July 15th, 2026 at 11:59PM PST
For more info check out the registration policy in the FAQ on the “About Us” page
How to Register a Team:
When registering, the team captain should create the team first.
How to create a team on movemint
Once the team is created, other riders can select that team name from the drop-down menu during registration.
Teams or groups of 5 or more planning to register together can reach out to us before registering to receive $10 off for each rider
All team members must register under the same exact team name for results to be grouped correctly.
Teams are an awesome way to build camaraderie, represent your community, and bring extra energy to every Grasshopper.
Referral's: Once you register, you’ll receive a unique referral code to share with friends. Each friend you refer gets $10 off their registration, and you’ll get $10 back for every friend who signs up.
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Grasshoppers have always been about adventure, exploration and pushing your limits. Come to race, or come to adventure and explore. Riders may choose their category and licenses are not required. All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules. See RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Long Course (Podium Top 5 Pro M/W. Top 3 all age groups)
Men: Pro, U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Women: Pro, U19, 19-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Non Binary
Medium Course Course (Podium Top 3 OVERALL MEN/WOMEN and juniors. Not all age groups)
Open Men
Open Women
Juniors U19
Non Binary
Short Course (Podium Top 3 M/W Juniors ONLY)
Open Men
Open Women
Juniors U16
Juniors 16-18
Non Binary
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Packet pick up will be available the evening of July 17th from 5-7PM at the Historic Ferndale Victorian in as well as the morning of the event from 5-8:00 am.
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Parking TBD
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Victorian Inn (Official Partner Hotel)
Camping:
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Tent Camping: Tent camping is available on the baseball field at the end of the Anton Stadium Parking Lot
Van Camping: Van camping is available in the Anton Stadium Parking Lot
SEE MAP
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It’s a Hopper, what can we say?! There will always be times you feel like you’re on the wrong bike 😉 This is definitely a gravel bike event. Long course is smooth pavement from mile 33-50. The ideal set up depends on your strengths/weaknesses. The best choice would be tires with slight tread and small side nobs. Ideally 40-42. Several of us have ridden the course recently and this was perfect!
Note: E-Bikes are not permitted at this event.
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We’ve created a group page for riders. You can post if you are looking for an entry, looking to sell a spot, have questions about tires and road conditions, looking to ride share, camping/lodging etc. To join the group, go to Grasshopper Group. (Note: This is NOT the official Grasshopper Facebook page)
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Long Course:
Aid Station 1: Mile 15.8 Aid Station 2: Mile 32 (Bottle drop ONLY at Aid Station 2) Aid Station 3: Mile 57
Mediano Course:
Aid Station: Mile 15.8 (NO bottle/bag drop!)
Chiquito (Short) Course:
Aid Station: Mile 10
Bottle Drop: If you wish to leave a bottle with your name clearly labeled on it you may leave it with the
NorCal BikeSport van at the start. (Bottle/Bag drop ONLY at Aid Station 2, No hand-ups) .
ALL riders must fill their own bottles. Individual support is not allowed at the feed zone. No attacking in the feed zone area or you will be DQd and excommunicated from the church of bike. -
A crazy hard, super fun adventure with a bunch of your new and old cycling buddies.
Feed zones with Skratch hydration & nutrition and Muarten Gels
Awesome prizes at the finish from our generous sponsors.
Event timing and results.
Hot coffee and fresh baked pastries from Black Oak Coffee Roasters the morning of each event.
Delicious lunch, cold Guayaki and Best Day Brewing beer at the finish.
Podiums for Top 5 Pro M/W and Top 3 All Categories long courses. Top 3 M/F/NB Overall Mediano course and Top 3 Junior M/W for the short course.
Cash prizes for Top 5 Pro M/F Overall.
Emergency Medical Support en route.
Unforgettable stories of adventure.
Free event photos from FinisherPix.
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