Gravel Races in United States

USAC-sanctioned Missouri Gravel State Championship, 49-mile limestone gravel course through Marthasville and Warrenton, held alongside the Equalizer Run & Recoverfest.

Gravel grinder associated with Day of the Tread in Albuquerque's Sawmill District. Route options mix paved and dirt surfaces through the Rio Grande bosque area.

The original American gravel race since 2002. A brutal mix of paved roads, gravel double-track, singletrack, stream crossings and a portage through Pennsylvania mountains.

Sister event to unPAved of the Susquehanna, set in the rugged Allegheny ridges around Johnstown. Local-first approach, all levels welcome, deep PA backroads experience.

Gravel hundred in the Arizona high desert. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Iconic late-season gravel/MTB classic in northern Michigan. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Self-supported off-road bikepacking challenge across central Florida. The original route includes more than 100 miles of singletrack, forest roads, abandoned paths, greenway segments, and limited pavement.

A cold-weather mixed-terrain rally starting and finishing at Bohn Park in Lyons, Colorado, with paved and gravel/dirt cycling routes plus running events and an after party. The 2027 edition is scheduled for February 7.

Southern gravel season-opener on red clay roads around Franklin, Georgia. The long route is roughly 100 miles with about 8,500 feet of climbing and a high percentage of gravel.

Louisiana spring classic on rough mixed surfaces in West Feliciana Parish and Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Riders encounter chip seal, sandy gravel, smooth pavement, bad pavement, rolling terrain, and short climbs.

An early-season mountainous gravel race based at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, north Georgia, with a roughly 50-mile course featuring about 6,200 ft of climbing on steep Appalachian foothill gravel, plus a 30-mile junior/short course. The 2027 edition is scheduled for March 6.

The Arizona round of the Belgian Waffle Ride series, a mixed-terrain 'unroad' race combining desert dirt, gravel and pavement in the Sonoran Desert east of Phoenix. Distance options include the full Waffle plus shorter Wafer and Cookie routes. The 2027 date is March 7.

A flat-but-relentless 150-mile coastal gravel race through the Croatan National Forest of eastern North Carolina, on sandy forest roads with exposure to coastal wind. Shorter relay and solo options are also offered. The 2027 edition is scheduled for March 20.

A cult-favorite gravel race on Oklahoma's red-dirt roads, famous for conditions ranging from fast hardpack to notorious shoe-sucking mud. Bike routes of 12, 58 and 106 miles run on Saturday, March 13, 2027, as part of a weekend festival organized by District Bicycles in downtown Stillwater.

A high-desert gravel race out of Pendleton in eastern Oregon on fast wheat-country and canyon gravel, opening the Oregon Triple Crown season.

Timed gravel fondo on remote roads in and around Francis Marion National Forest near Charleston. The event offers 27, 50, and 100 mile routes plus an unsupported Moultrie Militia Gravel Raid.

Self-supported bikepacking race through the Piney Woods of East Texas using Sam Houston and Davy Crockett National Forests. The main route is about 395 miles with a 60/40 unpaved-to-paved mix and remote rural roads.

Mountain gravel race starting at Tellico Grains Bakery in Tellico Plains. The long route uses Cherohala Skyway, Cherokee and Nantahala National Forest roads, long climbs, fast descents, and rough gravel.

Southern California bikepacking route and grand depart traversing mountains, desert, coast, and urban corridors. The course uses dirt, sand, doubletrack, singletrack, tarmac, and bike paths.

The gravel race held at the Sea Otter Classic, the world's largest cycling festival at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. In 2027 it also serves as the Life Time Grand Prix season opener and a Grand Prix qualifier, with fast, rolling gravel and dirt around the Monterey hills. Festival runs April 15-18, 2027.

A self-supported 340-mile gravel ultra through the hilly, remote back roads of central Iowa, with a 4:00 AM start in Winterset and a strict time cut. Navigation is by cue sheet only and there is no outside support. The 2027 running (April 17-18) is billed as the final edition of the event.

Billed as one of the largest gravel road races in the world, Barry-Roubaix takes place on the dirt and gravel roads around Hastings in southwest Michigan. Distance options include 18, 36, 62 and 100 miles over rolling, sandy Midwest gravel. The 2027 edition is scheduled for April 17.

A coastal-range gravel epic out of Waldport on the central Oregon Coast, climbing logging roads through Coast Range rainforest with ocean views.

The lone U.S. round of the UCI Gravel World Series, offering qualification to the UCI Gravel World Championships. Based around Fayetteville and Goshen in the Arkansas Ozarks, the roughly 70-mile course runs on rolling, punchy gravel roads. The 2027 edition is scheduled for April 24.

The original 'Hell of the North County' — a brutal mixed-surface race blending pavement, dirt and singletrack 'unroad' sectors across northern San Diego County. In 2027 BWR California returns to its classic single-day format at the Del Mar Polo Fields with Waffle, Wafer and Cookie distance options.

Mixed-surface hundo through Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. The course is mostly gravel with shorter route options of 40, 62, and 75 miles.

A gravel race starting in Dufur near The Dalles in the Columbia River Gorge region, with multiple course lengths on the dry-side gravel and ranch roads east of Mt. Hood. The 2027 edition is scheduled for May 1.

A multi-day camp-and-ride gravel event from Cycle Oregon, based in Tygh Valley with a new location each year, on quiet high-desert and forest gravel.

A gravel challenge in the Ozarks around Bentonville, Arkansas, combining three surfaces — tarmac, gravel and singletrack — with route options of 35, 60 and a flagship 115 miles. The 115-mile course includes roughly 25 miles of singletrack, making it exceptionally demanding. The 2027 edition runs May 12-16.

High-desert gravel race through the Pine Nut Mountains and Eastern Sierra foothills. The format uses timed race segments with untimed regrouping sections, stocked aid stations, and a festival finish.

Hudson Valley gravel grinder based at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The main route combines scenic gravel and off-road sectors with a shorter Granddaughter option.

A Central Oregon gravel race starting in Sisters, just outside Bend, on the region's volcanic gravel and forest roads with several distance options. The 2027 edition is scheduled for May 22.

Dirt road century moving to downtown Opelika with a festival-style finish. The event preserves the former Standard Deluxe dirt-road format while expanding around red-clay Alabama roads and a charity focus.

A Wyoming gravel race out of Sheridan on the gravel and ranch roads at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, with 100-mile, 100 km and shorter options. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 5.

Shorter sibling of Unbound Gravel through the Flint Hills. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

The premier gravel event in the world and the marquee round of the Life Time Grand Prix. Riders tackle roughly 200 miles across the rugged, sharp flint hills of eastern Kansas, with punishing gravel, remote farm roads and frequent tire-shredding rock. The 2027 edition runs on Saturday, June 5, as part of the June 3-6 UNBOUND weekend.

New Hampshire gravel event with 45 and 60 mile route options from Newmarket. The course mixes scenic countryside, gravel and paved segments, and optional rough Class VI roads.

Black Hills gravel event formerly known as the Gold Rush Gravel Grinder. The main Ponderosa Escapade route is 100 miles, with shorter options and an ultra-distance option listed for some editions.

Idaho gravel grinder starting from Horseshoe Bend with long, medium, and short route options. The Warhorse route climbs more than 8,100 feet through the Payette River Valley area.

Adirondack point-to-point gravel race across the Moose River Recreation Area. The route uses dirt, gravel, sand, mountain roads, and rough exposed sections between Inlet and Indian Lake.

Northern Wisconsin gravel classic on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest backroads outside Hayward. 25/50/100-mile options through pine forest and lake country. Hosted by Borah Teamwear, big festival vibe with brewery after-party.

A Colorado Rockies gravel race based in Gypsum, in the Eagle River valley, with 85-mile and 50-mile options on high-country gravel and dirt roads. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 19.

Gravel Earth Series event in the Lost Sierra. Full Bull 100 miles with 6,000ft gain. New 2026 courses with more dirt and singletrack.

A Northern Colorado gravel festival out of Fort Collins with routes from 12 to 118 miles across the foothills and plains, from beginner-friendly loops to a long gravel epic.

A point-to-point gravel epic crossing the Lower Peninsula of Michigan from Au Gres on Lake Huron to Ludington on Lake Michigan, roughly 204 miles in a single day. A 100-mile loop option runs from Ludington through the Manistee National Forest. The 2027 event is scheduled for June 26.

A gravel-and-mountain-bike race starting at Superior National Golf Course in the Sawtooth Mountains of Minnesota's North Shore, mixing gravel, two-track, singletrack and snowmobile trails. Options include 99, 69, 49 and 25 miles; it is a Leadville Trail 100 MTB qualifier. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 26.

A southern Oregon gravel grinder out of Canyonville on remote Umpqua National Forest gravel through the Cascade foothills.

A high-profile Colorado gravel event on the smooth-to-rugged ranch roads around Steamboat Springs. Course options are Black (108 mi), Blue (73 mi), Red (53 mi) and Green (25 mi), with entry by random selection. The 2027 event runs Sunday, June 27, across the June 25-27 weekend.

A five-day, fully supported gravel stage race starting and finishing in Bend, Oregon, covering roughly 350 miles and 30,000 ft of climbing (Pioneer category) through the Cascades' scenic backcountry with catered camp villages. The 2027 edition runs July 7-11.

Gravel festival in the Deschutes National Forest. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Northern Colorado's premier gravel festival, starting and finishing at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins with a range of route options on the gravel roads and foothills north of the city. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Sunday, July 18.

A long-running grassroots gravel championship on the rolling Nebraska prairie roads around Lincoln, put on by the Pirate Cycling League. The main bike day (Saturday, August 28, 2027) features 300-mile, 150-mile, 75-mile and 35-mile options within a week-long festival of gravel, running and triathlon events.

A classic Northwoods off-road race from Cable to Hayward through the Chequamegon National Forest, with the signature 40-mile point-to-point on forest roads and trails. A Life Time Grand Prix venue in past seasons. The 2027 edition is scheduled for September 18.

An intimate gravel weekend in the high desert borderlands around Patagonia, Arizona, with 30-, 50-, 80- and 100-mile routes capped at 250 riders per distance, plus group rides, live music and community dinners. The 2027 edition runs November 4-7.

A late-season North Georgia gravel event out of Toccoa on quiet foothill gravel around Lake Hartwell and the Tugaloo river country.

Mixed-surface gravel gran fondo in the Blue Ridge. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race in middle Tennessee. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race on the high plains of northern Arizona. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A 150-mile self-supported ultra-endurance gravel race across the rolling farm roads of Iowa, known for its grit and camaraderie.

Life Time Grand Prix finale. 100-mile race through the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas and Southern Missouri.

Gravel classic in the Kansas River valley. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Central PA classic through the rolling, wooded hills of the Susquehanna River Valley. Multiple distances + the strict-200-cap Barn Gravel sister event, ride-at-your-own-pace philosophy.

North Georgia gravel event formerly known as GA Gravel Grinduro. Route options include Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and a short fun ride from the Clarkesville area.

Autumn gravel race in northern Minnesota. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A Central Wisconsin gravel grinder out of Athens with 25/50/100/150-mile options on fast Marathon County farm and forest gravel.

Community-driven late-season gravel race outside Pueblo. Multiple distances 15–110 mi for all levels. Inclusive, festival-atmosphere with music, food, and a celebration of every pace.

Gravel ultra in the Francis Marion National Forest. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

New Jersey mixed-surface gravel event with 35, 65, and 100 mile options. The long route targets endurance riders on rolling rural roads and gravel sectors.

Classic gravel hundred on the North Shore. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A Montana gravel grinder out of the historic gold-rush town of Virginia City, on remote high-country ranch and forest gravel in the Ruby Valley.

Late-season Vicious Cycle Series finale in the remote Methow Valley. Twisp River drainage gravel with North Cascades scenery and crisp fall colours. Closes the WA gravel calendar.

A Kansas gravel grinder out of the Lawrence area honouring Steve Tilford, on classic eastern-Kansas limestone gravel through the Kaw valley.

UCI Gravel World Series event at 8,000+ feet in the Eastern Sierra. Volcanic gravel, pumice flats, and mountain passes near Mammoth Mountain.

A Blue Ridge foothills gravel gran fondo out of Washington, Virginia, climbing quiet Rappahannock County gravel below the Shenandoah crest.

Gravel and singletrack hundred in the Upper Peninsula. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

The legendary Fat Tire Festival in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. One of the oldest and most iconic off-road races in America. Part of the Life Time Grand Prix.

The original Grinduro event where gravel meets enduro racing. Four timed segments through the Sierra Nevada with a legendary after-party and festival atmosphere.

Gravel race in the Wind River foothills. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race in the Pisgah National Forest. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

USA Cycling Gravel National Championships. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

High-altitude gravel and singletrack ultra in Colorado. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Rebecca Rusch's iconic gravel event. New 2026 course with 2,500ft Corral Creek Summit climb. Routes from 19 to 118 miles. Capped at 1,500 riders.

Gravel race in the West Elk mountains. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

330-mile ultra-endurance race on Utah’s finest singletrack, pavement, and rugged gravel through the Uinta Mountains. Promoted as a "full-body interrogation" — long high-altitude days and serious sustained climbing.

Over 2,000 miles and 147,000 feet of elevation gain from Salida, Colorado to the Pacific Ocean. Mostly gravel + dirt forest road across the Rockies, the Great Basin, and the Sierra. Loose-format grand depart bikepacking adventure.

Small-capacity Vermont gravel event based at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. The course uses local gravel roads and forested terrain, with camping and post-race food included.

First annual Interlude 360-mile self-supported ultra: 246+ miles gravel and B roads, 22+ miles singletrack, 92 miles pavement, starting from Red Wheel Bike Shop in Jefferson City and looping north to Macon.

Gravel race in the Beartooth foothills. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race in the Wasatch back. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A 1,100 km self-supported route traversing Colorado from the Wyoming border to New Mexico. Mostly gravel, fire roads and high-altitude passes — multiple summits above 3,000 m.

915-mile adventure cycling event through Big Sky Country, Montana. Loose group format, mostly gravel and forest service road with a handful of paved connectors. Three sub-routes for shorter takers.

Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée - classic New England gravel. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A non-competitive gravel-and-road fondo out of Steamboat Springs in the Colorado Rockies, with multiple route options through the Yampa Valley and mountain backroads, supporting local nonprofits.

Ted and Laura King's gravel event through the Green Mountains. 45 or 85 mile courses, ~70% dirt with up to 8,000ft climbing.

The legendary Race Across the Sky at 10,200 feet. 100 miles of mountain biking at extreme altitude through the Colorado Rockies. Part of the Life Time Grand Prix.

A challenging North Idaho gravel event out of Sandpoint on remote Panhandle logging roads through the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains.

Classic New England gravel through Vermont's Green Mountains. Covered bridges, dirt roads, and stunning fall foliage.

Gravel classic in the West Virginia highlands. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Iowa premier gravel experience and part of the Gravel Earth Series. No surface untouched - a celebration of community, opportunity, recreation and engagement across Iowa gravel roads.

Self-supported bikepacking race along the Colorado Trail (gravel/MTB). Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

A high-altitude Colorado gravel race out of Winter Park with timed segments, on fast forest-service gravel through the Fraser Valley and Rollins Pass area. Two course options: 30 mi and 67 mi.

A high-country gravel race out of Flagstaff, Arizona, with 100/60/30-mile options climbing through ponderosa forest and volcanic backroads at altitude.

300-mile mixed-terrain bikepacking route through the southern Cascade Range and the Dark Divide roadless area. Heavy on remote forest service roads, a few singletrack sections, and hike-a-bike. Mt. St. Helens is on the horizon for much of it.

A Michigan Gravel Race Series event out of Manton on hilly seasonal and forest roads, with fast sections and sandy patches over 19, 34 and 50-mile options.

Women / women-identifying-only 200-mile self-supported bikepacking race beginning and ending in Boise. Mixed gravel, forest road, and singletrack through the Boise National Forest. Inclusive, no-frills, deep community focus.

A high-altitude gravel experience in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe. Stunning alpine scenery with forest roads and mountain trails.

Unofficial, solo, self-supported bikepacking ride on the north Olympic Peninsula. ~300 miles of forest service road, decommissioned logging tracks, and primitive singletrack. No registration, no support — just a grand depart from Port Angeles.

Adventure gravel in the rugged North Cascades. Four courses (Maximus 63mi/7,100ft, Fortis 42mi, Velox 31mi, Primus 20mi) on a hearty mix of asphalt, dirt/gravel roads and double-track. Camping at Crystal Springs Sno-Park new for 2026.

1,750-mile loop through Montana, starting and finishing in Bozeman. For 2026 also a 500-mile and 235-mile option. Self-supported gravel + singletrack ultra across some of the wildest terrain in the lower 48.

The highest-elevation gravel race in North America. Climb to over 10,000 feet through stunning Utah landscapes.

A community gravel grind out of Chico in Northern California, run by Chico Velo as a trail-building fundraiser on foothill and canyon gravel above the Sacramento Valley.

Colorado State gravel championship. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Unofficial bikepacking race along the spine of Oregon from the California border to the Washington border. ~670 miles, the majority on singletrack — one of the most singletrack-heavy long-distance bikepacking events in North America.

Self-supported gravel circumnavigation of the Olympic Mountain Range — roughly 375 miles of forest service road, ranger-station gravel, and a few singletrack connectors that loop the entire range. Permitted, single grand depart, no aid.

320-mile singletrack-heavy bikepacking event in the Bighorn Mountains of north-central Wyoming. Five-day group ride or self-supported solo race options. Big alpine pushes, remote forest service road descents, and long days above treeline.

Central Oregon gravel at its best. Ride through the Ochoco National Forest on remote forest service roads with views of the Cascade Range and high desert.

Loose-format 420-km bikepacking adventure around the high and wild Olympic mountains. Forest roads, decommissioned logging tracks, and a few big climbs around Hurricane Ridge. Group depart, friendly competitive but no clock.

A multi-round gravel cup across Kansas and Nebraska (Americus, Pratt, Alma, Marysville and Beatrice), rewarding riders who complete five of six races on fast Great Plains gravel.

Ramshorn Escape (85mi/10K vert), Little Bighorn (50mi/5.7K vert), and Gravel Curious (20mi) through Colorado high country.

BWR Montana - newest addition to the Quad-Tripel Crown series through Big Sky Country.

Epic endurance bikepacking race on the Kenai Peninsula — Alaskan style. 250 miles, 100% self-supported, ~50% singletrack with the rest on gravel forest service road. Notorious for bear sightings, river crossings, and wild swings of weather.

4.5-day group bikepacking ride through the Sawtooth Mountains around the summer solstice, with a stop in Stanley for the Sawtooth Music Festival. Mixed gravel + paved on the high alpine roads of central Idaho.

7th Annual BWR Utah. Part of the Quad-Tripel Crown series through stunning Utah desert landscapes.

5-day community adventure ride and challenge through the Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve in southern Idaho. Camping, group ride, gear show — relaxed festival format with a punchy gravel + lava-field route.

A Northeast gravel race through the rolling farmlands and canal towpaths of central New Jersey. Easy to access from NYC and Philadelphia.

Gravel race in the Bighorn foothills. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race in the Blackfoot Valley. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Multi-day self-supported gravel ultra following the Trans-Virginia route from Washington D.C. to Damascus, VA. ~885 km of fire roads, doubletrack and rural backroads through the Blue Ridge.

Vicious Cycle Series race east of Snoqualmie Pass on the I-90 corridor. Forest service roads and abandoned rail-trails on the dry side of the Cascades, easy access from Seattle.

Oregon Gravel Grinder Series in the high country around Sisters and the Three Sisters Wilderness. 41–88 mi options, 3,100–7,600 ft of climbing on volcanic gravel.

Self-supported 700-mile bikepacking race traversing Washington east from the Pacific Ocean (La Push) to the Idaho border (Tekoa). Rainforest singletrack, gravel mountain passes, the John Wayne Trail rail-trail, and a final scab-land sprint. One of the most diverse self-supported races in the US.

460-mile self-supported bikepacking race through the wildest corners of Northern Colorado. Forest service road, decommissioned logging tracks, a couple of high alpine passes, and remote ranchland gravel. Newer route for 2026.

The world's premier gravel race. 200 miles through the Flint Hills of Kansas with minimal support. A true test of endurance and self-sufficiency.

Entry-level Unbound Gravel experience. 25-mile intro to the Flint Hills gravel roads.

365-mile self-supported gravel bikepacking challenge connecting Kokopelli, Paradox, and Tabeguache trails in western Colorado.

Inaugural 178-mile gravel bikepacking adventure through Western Massachusetts' most diverse landscapes.

Three-day, 100-ish mile adventure challenge in Wisconsin's Driftless region requiring biking, kayaking, camping, and more biking. Mixed gravel + farm roads connecting put-ins on the Kickapoo and Mississippi rivers. Field cap, lottery entry.

A Trek-run gravel series across Wisconsin and Minnesota (Coulee Crusher, Basecamp Blender and Wild Hare) with 25–100-mile options through the Driftless region.

Dives deep into the wildest corners of the Ozarks, tying together nearly every notable gravel trail system in Northwest Arkansas.

A classic off-road race through Arizona White Mountains. One of the longest-running mountain bike/gravel events in the Southwest with high-altitude pine forest riding.

A Georgia gravel road race out of Monticello on the region’s signature red clay roads through rolling Piedmont farmland.

Vicious Cycle Series in the Bavarian-themed alpine town of Leavenworth, deep in the Cascades. Forest service road climbs above the Wenatchee Valley with seriously beautiful payoff views.

A Discover Gravel ride-and-run out of Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, on rolling Flint Hills gravel through ranch country.

Ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains on rugged Appalachian gravel. Dense forests, mountain streams, and challenging climbs in East Tennessee.

565-mile mostly-unpaved gravel backcountry cycling route traversing Virginia from Washington DC to Damascus, VA.

One of the original gravel races. 100 miles through southeast Minnesota's challenging terrain.

Multi-day celebration of cycling, community, and craft based in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. Group gravel rides, brewery stops, gear pop-ups, and live music. Centerpiece is a 60-mile gravel route through the Ozarks.

340-mile gravel race starting and ending in Columbia, Missouri through the rolling Ozark countryside.

Self-supported gravel ultra through the Willamette Valley and Cascade foothills. ~720 km nonstop format with a single rolling start in Portland.

Self-supported gravel bikepacking race exploring Arizona's high desert pine forests around Flagstaff. 400 miles of desert gravel.

Fundraiser bikepacking ride for the Cherokee Nation Foundation, following the Trail of Tears from Pea Ridge, Arkansas to Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mostly mixed-surface gravel + paved with deep historical gravity throughout.

Blue Ridge Mountain gravel racing at its finest. Steep Appalachian gravel roads through dense hardwood forests with mountain views of the Shenandoah Valley.

A season-long series of gravel races across small-town Iowa (Kalona, Silver City, Waukon, Albia, Glenwood and more) on the state’s endless rolling farm gravel.

State championship on terrain reminiscent of Pony Express routes. Limited blacktop, few cars.

616-mile self-supported gravel bikepacking event following AZ Gravel Rides' Arizona Gravel Highway across the state.

Vicious Cycle Series stop in the Klickitat River canyon country near Goldendale. Drama meets gravel: deep canyons, wildflower meadows, and Mount Adams views from the high points.

Texas Hill Country gravel racing with 150-mile, 75-mile, and 30-mile distances across rugged terrain.

A gravel race through the Ozark Mountains near Bentonville. Ride through the mountain biking capital of the South on scenic gravel roads and forest service roads.

A two-day gravel stage race out of Emporia in the heart of the Kansas Flint Hills, with 50 and 65-mile stages on the same limestone gravel that made the region famous.

Gravel race in western Montana. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

California's toughest gravel race. Cobbles, steep climbs, and brutal terrain inspired by Belgian classics.

Early-season Oregon Gravel Grinder Series opener in the Columbia River Gorge near Dufur. Three route options (47/66/97 mi), camping and festival atmosphere in town.

The original Waffle Ride — a brutal mix of road, gravel, and singletrack through the hills of San Diego County.

Spring classic on Vermont's notorious mud season roads. Named after the Russian word for the muddy season.

UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in the Ozark Highlands of Arkansas.

Self-supported 230-mile gravel ultra on the Talladega Skyway and surrounding Cheaha Mountain forest service roads. One of the toughest gravel ultras in the South-East — overnight format, deep forest navigation, and a strict cut-off. 90/60-mile day options also available.

The CSG is the hardest gravel race in the Pacific Northwest. 100 miles of grit through Capitol Forest with 13,000 ft of climbing — singletrack, animal trails, hike-a-bikes, and the ubiquitous PNW grades. Three courses: 30/50/100 miles. Run by Race Cascadia from Olympia, WA.

Life Time gravel race through the Texas Hill Country outside Austin. Challenging gravel roads with relentless rollers through ranch land and cedar forests.

A 340-mile self-supported gravel ultra across the rolling farm roads of Iowa, with no course markings and a 34-hour cutoff. Successor to the legendary Trans Iowa.

17th edition of one of the world's largest gravel events. 5,500 riders. Distances from 18 to 100 miles including the famous Sager Road two track.

A challenging gravel race through the high desert landscapes of western Colorado. Red rock canyons, mesa tops, and stunning views of the Colorado National Monument.

270-mile gravel mountain bike challenge from Rocktown (Harrisonburg) to the Star City (Roanoke) through Virginia's Blue Ridge.

A Discover Gravel event on the tallgrass-prairie roads of the Kansas Flint Hills near Americus, with distances for all levels on classic Kansas limestone gravel.

Gravel race at the Sea Otter Classic festival. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Second stop of the Vicious Cycle Gravel Fondo Series — central Washington gravel through the Quincy Basin scablands. Wide-open high-desert vistas, fast hardpack, and big skies.

First race of the Vicious Cycle Gravel Fondo Series, set in the rolling hills of southeastern Washington outside Kennewick. Grande and Medio distances through Horse Heaven Hills wine country.

A spring-classics-style mixed-surface race through the dirt roads and covered bridges of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, inspired by the cobbled classics.

A 150-mile gravel race through the Croatan National Forest along the North Carolina coast. Flat but sandy, with forest service roads, swamp boardwalks, and seaside sections.

The gravel season opener. 13th edition on Oklahoma's infamous red-clay roads. 50-mile and 100-mile races.

A classic North Georgia gravel-and-mountain race out of Dahlonega, mixing steep Appalachian fire-road climbs with fast gravel descents.

BWR Quad-Tripel Crown series opener. Gravel-bikeable singletrack, massive cacti, and fantastic desert weather.

Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona desert gravel classic. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel grinder in the Uwharrie forest. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel grind south of Atlanta. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel hundred in southwest Michigan. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Mid-winter Front Range gravel + run rally — 23/40/75-mile bike courses combining Boulder County’s best gravel and paved roads, with the legendary 75-miler adding canyon climbs and snowy singletrack. Run options (5K/10K/Half) plus winter multisport combos. Big bonfire after-party in Lyons.

Winter gravel in the lowest point in North America — surreal desert landscapes.

NorCal's legendary Grasshopper Adventure Series season opener through Mendocino County's Low Gap. Iconic event for the California gravel scene — fills fast, rooted in local cycling family.