Round 4
Goodridge / Grygla, MN
Goodridge / Grygla I-500
Presented by Goodridge Trailblazers and Fourtown Grygla Snowmobile Clubs
February 14-15, 2026
The I-500 is a legendary race that every terrain racer dreams of, even trail riders. Sled reliability and durability are crucial, as the high speeds over 500 miles can cause significant wear and tear on snowmobiles. For most participants, about 95%, the goal is to finish the race, not just to win.
In the early years of the I-500, race sleds were distinguished from high-quality consumer trail sleds, often reinforced with shock packages. The I-500 is unique among races over 500 miles because it is not a team event where two sleds or multiple racers share the workload. Originally, the three-day I-500 race started in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and finished in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although it has undergone several changes, it remains a challenging race that requires racers to stay focused as the miles accumulate. Today, the race is known as the Goodridge-Grygla 500, conducted over two days and covering 500 miles, filled with the same treacherously rough ditches, deep holes, rivers, woods, and fields.
The 500 continues to thrive largely thanks to the support of former racers, club members, and enthusiasts from the Goodridge & Grygla snowmobile clubs.
Course route will be announced at a later date
Lodging partner:
GrandStay - Thief River Falls
1031 Wendt Drive
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-9988 (Room block under COR Racers)
Pit Radion 88.1,event radio coverage 94.1 FM
Event information:
ALL classes required to purchase a fuel pass EXCEPT Jr 10-13, Jr 10-13 girls, Classic, and Vintage
Friday
Pre Tech Noon-5 pm @ trailer (no Impound Friday night)
Driver check-in 4-6 pm at Goodridge Lions Hall
Rider meet and greet / autograph session 5-7 pm at Goodridge Lions Hall
Drivers meeting at 7 pm at Goodridge Lions Hall, where Pro Factory drivers will pick chips for the starting position
Saturday
7-8 am sleds move to staging
8:15 riders meeting, will we go over GPS trackers
8:30 am anthems
9 am start, one sled every 15 seconds
Jr 10-13, Jr 10-13 girls, Classic, Vintage 1-lap, no impound Saturday night. All other classes park in impound as they pull off track.
First mechanic session (Pro and Semi Pro) 2-3 pm
Second mechanic session (all other classes) 3:30-4:30
After the mechanic sessions, sleds report to impound
Saturday night, drivers meeting at Lions Hall 5 pm
Sunday
7-8 am sleds move to staging
8:15 riders meeting
8:30 national anthems
9 am racing starts
Top 5 pros leave based on time from day 1. All remaining racers leave one sled every 15 seconds.
Jr 10-13, Jr 10-13 girls, Classic, Vintage 1 lap
As all sleds finish, they park in the impound for post tech.
Sunday awards TBD. Will announce a tentative time for Sunday awards at the drivers meeting Saturday night.
Racing will be broadcast on local radio at 94.1 FM, and the pits, as always, will be on 88.1 FM. Live timing and scoring will be available on the Speedhive app, and we will share the GPS tracking website once we get closer to the event.
This is the 60th anniversary of the first I-500 XC race in 1966., be part of this historic event and sign up today at www.CorPowerSports.com
| Starting Order - 9am start |
| Pro Factory |
| Pro Open |
| Semi Pro Factory |
| Semi Pro Improved Stock |
| Pro Factory Women's |
| Sport Stock |
| Sport Improved Stock |
| Expert 600 Limited |
| Jr 14-17 |
| Vet 30+ |
| Masters 40+ |
| Trail |
| Team |
| Jr 14-17 Girls |
| Classic (1 lap per day, 125 mi total) |
| Jr 10-13 (1 lap per day, 125 mi total) |
| Jr 10-13 Girls (1 lap per day, 125 mi total) |
| Vintage (1 lap per day, 125 mi total) |
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