The Sawtooth Mountain Bike Challenge, an annual event now in its fifth year, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28, starting at 10 a.m. The competition is for all levels of riders, with distances from 8-27 miles. Previous years have seen as many as 75 riders competing.

The races consists of beginner, sport and expert levels. Beginning in downtown Grand Marais near Artist's Point, riders will cross Highway 61 and climb by way of snowmobile and ski trails to the Pincushion Mountain Recreation Area. The race takes full advantage of the unique wilderness terrain and the 1000 vertical feet difference between Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains. After climbing from Grand Marais, the race enters the Pincushion Mountain ski trails, with its variety of terrain, before joining the Pincushion Mountain single-track section (sport and expert classes only). Once past the single track, the course continues back to the Pincushion stadium area. Some races conclude at this point, while others will repeat the previous lap on the Pincushion Trails.

Participants may pre-register to obtain a discount or register on race day next to Superior North Outdoor Center, 15 S. Broadway in downtown Grand Marais. Students receive a 50 percent discount on registration with presentation of a current student ID. For more information, call (218)387-2186 or visit www.sawtoothchallenge.org.