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Gravel Races
Here are some of the top gravel races in the US. Get it.
Unbound Gravel
Emporia, Kansas
- Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025
- Lottery winners announced 11/21
- Website: unboundgravel.com
- Introduction: The crown jewel of gravel racing, Unbound Gravel is the most prestigious and challenging gravel event in the world. Taking place in the Flint Hills of Kansas, this race offers multiple distance options from 100 to 350 miles of grueling, grass-root terrain that tests riders’ endurance and grit.
Belgian Waffle Ride
Del Mar, California
- Dates: April 25 – 27, 2025
- Website: belgianwaffleride.bike
- Introduction: Known as the “Hell of the North America,” this race combines pavement, dirt, and gravel in a brutally challenging course. Riders face multiple challenging sectors that demand both technical skills and incredible stamina.
Mid South Gravel
Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Dates: March 13 – 16, 2025
- Website: midsouthgravel.com
- Introduction: Formerly known as Land Run 16, this race is famous for its challenging red clay roads that can become treacherous when wet. The event celebrates community and resilience in the heart of Oklahoma.
SBT GRVL
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Dates: June 26 – 29, 2025
- Website: sbtgrvl.com
- Introduction: Set in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, this race offers breathtaking scenery alongside challenging gravel roads. With multiple distance options, it caters to both competitive racers and adventure cyclists.
Crusher in the Tushar
Beaver, Utah
- Dates: July 12, 2025
- Website: tusharcrusher.com
- Introduction: A unique race that combines high-altitude mountain climbs with challenging gravel sections. Set in the stunning Tushar Mountains, this race is known for its extreme elevation changes and spectacular views.
Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Cave Creek, Arizona
- Dates: Feb 28 – March 1, 2025
- Website: belgianwaffleride.com
- Introduction: A Southwest version of the California classic, this race offers challenging mixed-terrain riding through the Arizona landscape, testing riders with diverse road and gravel conditions.
Gravel Worlds
Lincoln, Nebraska
- Dates: August 20 – 24, 2025
- Website: gravelworlds.com
- Introduction: A grassroots event that embodies the spirit of gravel racing. With multiple distance options and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s a favorite among gravel enthusiasts.
Rebecca’s Private Idaho
Ketchum, Idaho
- Dates: Aug 28 – Aug 31, 2025
- Website: rebeccasprivateidaho.com
- Introduction: Founded by professional cyclist Rebecca Rusch, this race offers stunning routes through the Idaho wilderness while supporting cycling advocacy and community initiatives.
Big Sugar Gravel
NW Arkansas
- Dates: Oct 12 – Oct 18, 2025
- Website: bigsugarclassic.com
- Introduction: Taking place in the mountain bike mecca of Bentonville, this race showcases the best of Arkansas’ gravel and dirt roads, with challenging terrain and beautiful scenery.
Vermont Overland
West Windsor, Vt
- Dates: August 24, 2025
- Website: vermontoverland.com
- Introduction: A New England classic that winds through scenic Vermont countryside, offering a mix of gravel roads, dirt tracks, and challenging terrain.
Barry-Roubaix
Hastings, Michigan
- Dates: April 12, 2025
- Website: barry-roubaix.com
- Introduction: The world’s largest gravel road race, offering multiple distance options through Michigan’s scenic rural landscapes.
Rock Cobbler
Bakersfield, California
- Dates: February 8, 2025
- Website: rockcobbler.com
- Introduction: A notoriously challenging race known for its unique and unpredictable route that keeps riders guessing and challenges their technical skills.
Lost and Found Gravel Festival
Portola, California
- Dates: June 14, 2025
- Website: lostandfoundbikeride.com
- Introduction: Set in the beautiful Plumas County, this race offers stunning Sierra Nevada mountain views and challenging gravel terrain.
Sea Otter Classic
Monterey, California
- Dates: April 10 – 13, 2025
- Website: seaotterclassic.com
- Introduction: Kick off the cycling season on the California coast at the world’s premier cycling festival.
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Bend, Oregon
- Dates: June 25 – 29, 2025
- Website: oregontrailgravelgrinder.com
- Introduction: A multi-day stage race that explores the diverse and stunning landscapes of central Oregon, from high desert to mountain terrain.
Grinduro California
Quincy, California
- Dates: September 11 – 14, 2025
- Website: grinduro.com
- Introduction: Part race, part festival, this event combines multiple stages with a fun, inclusive atmosphere in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.
Gravel Locos
Hico, Texas
- Dates: May 24, 2025
- Website: gravellocos.bike
- Introduction: A challenging Texas gravel race that winds through the scenic Hill Country, offering multiple distance options and showcasing the rugged beauty of rural Texas.
The Rad Dirt Fest
Trinidad, Colorado
- Dates: September 27, 2025
- Website: theraddirt.com
- Introduction: The Rad Dirt Fest offers 3 different bike course options (110, 70, 40) for all types of rowdy riders. Join us in Trinidad, Colorado, for an eclectic off-road adventure.
Fistful of Dirt
Cody, Wyoming
- Dates: August 31, 2025
- Website: fistfulofdirt.com
- Introduction: Welcome to the wild west of gravel riding – right here in Cody, Wyo. Get your bike tuned up and pull your hat down tight – this ain’t your mama’s gravel bike race.
Tour Divide
Banff – New Mexico
- Dates: June 12, 2025 start
- Website: tourdivide
- Introduction: An ultra-endurance gravel race that follows the Continental Divide, traversing multiple states and challenging riders with extreme elevation changes and diverse terrain.
Gravel Nationals
2025 Gravel Nats
La Crescent, Minnesota
- Dates: September 20, 2025
- Website: usacycling.org/events/national-championships
- Introduction: The USA Cycling Gravel National Championships is an annual event that brings together top gravel cyclists from across the nation to compete for national titles. The inaugural championship took place in 2023 in Gering, Nebraska, and has since become a significant fixture in the gravel racing calendar.
Cyclocross Nationals
2024 Cyclocross Nats
Louisville, Kentucky
- Dates: December 12-15, 2024
- Website: usacycling.org/events/national-championships
- Introduction: Returning to Louisville, Ky., after a successful championship in 2023, racers of all ages from across the US will experience not only top-tier competition but also the hospitality, culture, and amenities the city has to offer!
Gran Fondo Nationals
2025 Gran Fondo Nats
Frederick, Maryland
- Dates: September 14 2025
- Website: usacycling.org
- Introduction: A USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships title, complete with a national championship jersey and medal, will be awarded to the overall winner in each Gran Route (~100 mile) National Championships’ age-group category at the annual USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships, which in 2025 will be held as a part of the Gran Fondo Maryland, presented by Ourisman Automotive Group, in Frederick, MD on September 14, 2025.
The Washington State goods
Gran Fondo Washington
Vicious Cycle
Various Wa locations
- Dates: March to September
- Website: rideviciouscycle.com
- Introduction: Vicious Cycle is a cycling event promotion company based in Ephrata, Washington, renowned for organizing challenging and scenic rides across the state. Their signature offering is the Gravel Fondo Series, comprising six unique rides that traverse diverse terrains and landscapes.
Gravel Washington
Working on this puppy
- Dates: September
- Website: theGravelRiders.com
- Introduction: Part race, part festival, this event combines multiple stages with a fun, inclusive atmosphere in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains.
Cyclocross Washington
Washington ‘cross
- MFG Cyclocross
- Cross Revolution
- Cascade Cross
- Dates: September
- Introduction: Check back in early 2025 for cshedules.
Local to Snoqualmie Wa gravel rides
Local to me means Washington State, and the Snoqualmie region in particular. Here are a bunch of gravel rides in a few different formats – my Strava, FatMaps by Strava, and some local strava groups worth exploring.
There are 2 main rail trails in the area, one is the SnoValley Trail (SVT) which runs about 30 miles from Duvall and Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend. At Rattlesnake Lake, the Palouse to Cascades Trail (formerly the Iron Horse Trail/ John Wayne Trail) runs east across the state.
For a nice easy-access ride, bring your gravel bike, trail bike, hybrid bike or mtb and park in the big gravel lot at King and Railroad in downtown Snoqualmie.
Go across the street to Bindlestick Cafe and get a triple machiato, suck that baby down then jump on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail (SVT) at Mt. Si Golf Course and probably get to see a bunch of elk across from the couse.
Another option is to cross the bridge above Snoqualmie Falls, head behind the millpond to get to the Mainline to enter the Campbell Global tree farm.
If your plans are to hit the tree farm, you’ll need a permit ($10/day or $75/annual).
Motorized permits sell out in hours. ($300 annual)
Get Avenza Maps, download this Campbell Global map pdf and add it to the Avenza app and you’ll be set using the gps on your smart phone.
Campbell Global / Snoqualmie Tree Farm Gravel Rides
Local to Snoqualmie Region Gravel Rides
Local to Snoqualmie Road Rides
