Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes takes place at 1301 Roosevelt Ave in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on July 11, 2026. This cycling event offers three distances to accommodate different fitness levels: a 5-mile option, a 12-mile route, and a 29-mile course. The race starts at 8:30 AM. Entry fees range from $35 to $60 depending on your chosen distance. Whether you're looking for a shorter recreational ride or a longer challenge, Tour Da Lakes provides options for endurance cyclists of varying abilities in the Detroit Lakes area.
From the Race Organizer
Event Details Email LINK __________________________________________ 🚴 Online Registration is CLOSED... But You're Not Too Late! 🎉 ALL ARE WELCOME! 🎉 ✅ On-site registration opens at 7:00 AM Saturday morning at Detroit Lakes High School . Whether you're riding 12, 21.5, 29, or 43.5 miles , we'd love to have you join us! Grab a friend, bring the family, and we'll see you at the start line! 🚴☀️💙 __________________________________________ Formerly the Mid-Summer Bike Tour...Summer 2023 was the launch of Tour Da Lakes! In 2026 we will remember & honor Mark Knutson with the Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes...a Project 412 Event. Part of the proceeds going back into the community through a donation to Project 412. https://project412mn.org/ Join us for a beautiful Saturday morning bike ride with friends, family or just by yourself! It's as competitive or non-competitive as you want it to be. FREE tap beer or soda after the ride at either Hub 41, Roasted or Brygge ! Root Beer Floats for all riders (courtesy of Hub 41) at the finish line as well. 🍺🍨 Start time for ALL distances will be 8:30AM at Detroit Lakes High School! ( located at 1301 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 ) **FOUR** DIFFERENT DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM (All begin and end at DL High School): Each distance appropriately named for the Lake it takes you to! *PLEASE NOTE: 2026 final routes may be adjusted due to West Lake Drive construction progress. Detroit Lake - approximately 12 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3372071610744363496 Lake Sallie - approximately 21.5 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3372071721219616664 Lake Melissa - approximately 29 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3372072769239443352 **NEW IN 2026** With the completion of the Heartland Trail along Highway 10; Acorn Lake all the way to Frazee, we have added the "Acorn Lake to Frazee + Lake Melissa" route/distance - approximately 43.5 Miles - https://www.strava.com/routes/3471937806060244464 ( Riders for this distance MUST be able to keep a 15+ mph MINIMUM pace so that we have all participants back to DL High School well before Noon. ) There's a distance for everyone, and the routes are safe for all riders...Get ready to Tour Da Lakes!
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Detroit Lakes, MN. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Detroit Lakes, MN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN?
Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN takes place on July 11, 2026. The race is held in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Where is Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN held?
Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN is held at 1301 Roosevelt Ave in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Where can I find hotels near Mark Knutson Memorial Tour Da Lakes 2026 — Detroit Lakes, MN?
RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Detroit Lakes. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.
