Gravel Races in United States

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

Gravel race through the Green Mountains of Vermont. Classic New England fall foliage, covered bridges, and mountain gravel.

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.

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.

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.

Long-running Driftless-region gravel classic out of Boscobel, WI. Three distances (35/65/100 mi) on the steep, twisty unpaved roads of southwest Wisconsin’s coulee country. Self-supported except for one mid-route stop at a country church serving sandwiches.

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.

Classic 40-mile gravel and MTB race in the Chequamegon Forest. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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

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

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

Gravel ultra on the same roads as Unbound Gravel. 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).

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

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

Gravel race in the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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

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

Gravel race in the Driftless bluff country of north-east Iowa above the Mississippi River. 100/60/30-mile options on punchy, often-loose limestone gravel with no flat miles. Run by the same crew behind the Iowa Wind & Rock ultra.

A gravel adventure through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Ride through the George Washington National Forest on fire roads and gravel with spectacular valley views.

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

Four-day stage gravel race on the Kaibab Plateau. Aspen forests, North Rim Grand Canyon overlooks, and high-elevation singletrack/gravel mix. Daily neutral start, fixed campsites.

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 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.

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.

A late-season gravel grinder through the forests of northern Minnesota. Ride through the Superior National Forest on logging roads and gravel paths alongside Lake Superior.

Fall gravel riding through North Florida's horse country and forested backroads.

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

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

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

An ultra-distance 200-mile gravel race through the wide open prairies of central Kansas. Relentless wind, flat horizons, and some of the smoothest gravel roads in America.

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.

Gravel ride through the Ozark Highlands of Arkansas. Limestone bluffs, spring-fed creeks, and Ozark forest roads.

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.

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.

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

Gravel classic in the Ozark mountains. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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

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

Classic mixed-surface gravel race in Pennsylvania. 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).

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

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

Gravel ultra across Iowa. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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

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

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

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

Gravel ride on Maui through sugarcane roads and tropical ranch tracks with Haleakalā volcano views.

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.

Late-season gravel racing in the north Georgia mountains. Steep gravel climbs through the Chattahoochee National Forest with autumn color explosion.

Gravel race through the Texas Hill Country. Ranch roads, limestone hills, and live oak-shaded creek crossings.

Challenging gravel race through Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A six-event Oregon gravel series (Real West Gravel, Sasquatch Duro, Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, West Coast Gravl, Takelma Gravel Grinder and Bend Dirt Fest) spanning high desert, coast and Cascade foothills.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Central Oregon gravel series — Gorge Gravel Grinder (Dufur), Cascade Gravel Grinder (Sisters) and the multi-day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder — on high-desert and Cascade gravel.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Gravel race along Minnesota's Lake Superior North Shore. Iron Range mining roads, boreal forest, and lakeside gravel.

First annual Interlude ultra bike race — a 360-mile mixed-terrain route in the middle of Missouri. Gravel, MMR (minimum maintenance roads), and forgotten tracks across the Ozark plateau and Missouri River bluffs. Self-supported, single grand depart.

Gravel ride through Idaho's Sawtooth Mountains. Salmon River canyon gravel, hot springs, and rugged backcountry roads.

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.

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

Self-supported 600-mile gravel + dirt-road bikepacking race traversing Colorado from the Wyoming border to the New Mexico border. Mostly forest service road and gravel with a handful of dirt-road climbs over the Continental Divide.

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 original gravel world championship. 150 miles through Nebraska's scenic Sandhills on fast, rolling gravel roads.

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 gravel race through the Nebraska Sandhills. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Belgian Waffle Ride Montana through the Bitterroot range. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

Gravel race on the legendary Vermont Class IV roads. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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

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.

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

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

Gravel ride through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Iron ore mining roads, Lake Superior shores, and northern forest gravel.

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

Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée - classic New England gravel. 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.

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.

240-mile single-day gravel ultra crossing the entire state of Minnesota border-to-border. Starts at midnight at the SD line and ends at the WI line, all on gravel and minimum-maintenance roads. Self-supported, single distance, single day — pure flatland endurance.

Gravel ride through Wyoming's Wind River Range foothills. High desert gravel, mountain passes, and wide-open Western landscapes.

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.

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.

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.

Gravel ride through the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia. Logging roads, mountain hollows, and Greenbrier Valley gravel.

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.

Gravel ride through the Badlands of North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park adjacent gravel, buttes, and prairie roads.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Gravel festival in the Deschutes National Forest. 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.

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

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

Multi-day stage gravel race across central Oregon. Source: gravelgodcycling.com 2026 calendar (mid-month approximation).

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.

Mixed-surface gravel mountain race climbing to over 11,500 feet through Utah's Tushar Mountains.

The Last Frontier gravel race through Alaska Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Ride under midnight sun past glaciers, through boreal forests, and along wild rivers.

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 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.

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.

Premier Colorado gravel race returning to downtown Steamboat Springs. Pro and amateur racing with multiple distance options.

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.

Lifetime-produced off-road epic on Minnesota’s North Shore through the Sawtooth Mountains and Boreal Forest above Lake Superior. Four distances (99, 59, 45, 29 mi) of gravel forest roads, ATV doubletrack and single-lane rollers. The 99er starts with a Cat-3 gravel climb out of Superior National Golf Course.

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.

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.

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

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.

Desert gravel racing through red rock country near Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

High-altitude gravel racing in the Colorado Rockies. Stunning mountain views and challenging climbs at elevation.

Small-scale exploration ride on Marin's legendary fireroads, finishing at Rodeo Beach. Birthplace-of-mountain-biking gravel with Bay Area community vibe.

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

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

Brutal 73-mile gravel grinder through the Appalachian foothills outside Morgantown. Roughly 8,000 feet of climbing on the worst (best) backcountry dirt and crumbling pavé that West Virginia has to offer. Famously hard, famously unsupported in spirit, with a relaxed Appalachian-grit vibe.

5-day gravel community adventure through Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and volcanic landscapes.

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

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.

Iowa Gravel Series flagship event. Ultra-distance gravel through rolling Iowa farmland.

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.

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.

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.

100-mile (Benjamin = $100 bill) gravel race west of Minneapolis on the rolling farm roads and minimum-maintenance roads of central Minnesota. Field-limit cap, self-supported, free entry, deep grassroots vibe — one of the originals of the Midwest gravel scene.

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.

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.

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

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.

Free 150-mile gravel race in the heart of Texas. Routes from 34 to 157 miles with water crossings and 20% grades. Benefits Volunteer Fire Departments.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Oklahoma premier gravel festival. Multi-day event with multiple distances through the red dirt roads of north-central Oklahoma with a festival atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Red dirt gravel festival in Oklahoma's Osage County. Multi-distance event with camping and live music.

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.

Community gravel-road-dirt event in SoCal's Inland Empire. All proceeds support local cycling advocacy. Low pressure, high vibe.

Early-season gravel classic through red dirt roads of Oklahoma. Notoriously muddy conditions possible.

Notoriously unpredictable early-season gravel race on the red dirt roads of Oklahoma. Infamous for its sticky red mud when it rains. 100-mile and shorter routes.

North Texas mainstay through the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands. Multiple distance options, classic down-home post-race vibe with brisket and beer.

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

Two-day Texas Panhandle gravel weekend with three route options (44/70/115 mi). Rugged, little-known canyons of Caprock Country. Small-town home base in Turkey, TX.

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.

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

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

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

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).

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.

Three-round winter gravel + singletrack TT series in the Cohutta Mountains of north Georgia. Each round is 17 or 34 miles of fast forest-road descents and rocky climbs — full series points crown an overall winner. A staple early-season fitness benchmark for SE riders.