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2027 gravel rides and races in the US

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January

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31Sun
Jan ✓Grasshopper Adventure Series – Low GapUkiah, CA · gravel · ~48 mi / 6,100 ftDetails
Dates
Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Where
Ukiah, CA
Distances
~48 mi / 6,100 ft
Format
series opener (mixed gravel/road)
Organizer
Hopper Adventures (Miguel Crawford)
Series
Grasshopper Adventure Series 2027: Low Gap Jan 31, Huffmaster Feb 28, King Ridge Mar 20, Jackson Forest Apr 10, Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic May 23 (Lake Sonoma MTB in October)
Registration
Per the series site: all 2027 events $155 from Oct 1 until two months before the event, then $170, then $200 day-of if spots remain; Series Pass (all five rounds) $675. Opening date not stated.
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com

February

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6Sat
Feb ~Rock CobblerBakersfield, CA · gravel · Cobbler ~80 mi / 8,700 ft; Pebbler 40–50 mi; Boulder…Details
Dates
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · projected (2026 was Feb 7)
Where
Bakersfield (Pyles Boys Camp), CA
Distances
Cobbler ~80 mi / 8,700 ft; Pebbler 40–50 mi; Boulder Cobbler ~115 mi / 10,000+ ft
Format
'kookiest' mixed-surface race
Organizer
Ames Works (Sam Ames)
Registration
~600–760 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.

NotesRoute revealed race week.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com strambecco.com

7Sun
Feb ~Old Man Winter Bike Rally & RunLyons, CO · gravel · ~50 and 100K mixed routes plus runDetails
Dates
Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · projected
Where
Lyons, CO
Distances
~50 and 100K mixed routes plus run
Format
winter gravel rally
Organizer
Old Man Winter Rally
Lottery
No lottery.

DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com gravelcalendar.com

27Sat
Feb ✓Homegrown Gravel AdventureFranklin, GA · gravelDetails
Dates
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Where
Franklin, GA
Format
Georgia gravel race
Organizer
Homegrown Gravel
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

28Sun
Feb ✓Grasshopper Adventure Series – Huffmaster HopperMaxwell, CA · gravel · Long gravel loop (distance varies by year)Details
Dates
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Where
Maxwell, CA
Distances
Long gravel loop (distance varies by year)
Format
series round
Organizer
Hopper Adventures
Series
Grasshopper Adventure Series
Registration
Per the series site: all 2027 events $155 from Oct 1 until two months before the event, then $170, then $200 day-of if spots remain; Series Pass (all five rounds) $675. Opening date not stated.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateGrasshopper Adventure Series site (checked Oct 1, 2026) lists Huffmaster on Feb. 28, 2027.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com

March

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6Sat
Mar ~Southern CrossDahlonega, GA · gravel · Community · 50 mi / ~5,500 ft; 30 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Mar 6, 2027 · projected (2026 was Mar 7)
Where
Dahlonega (Montaluce Winery), GA
Distances
50 mi / ~5,500 ft; 30 mi
Format
North Georgia gravel classic
Cause
Community — Local scholarship fund
Organizer
Mountain Goat Adventures
Registration
$85–95; ~250 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 was Mar 7 (first Saturday of March).

Event siteSources: strambecco.com gravelgodcycling.com

7Sun
Mar ✓Belgian Waffle Ride ArizonaCave Creek / Fountain Hills, AZ · gravel · 2 days · Waffle ~103 mi, Wafer ~68 mi, Wanna ~33 miDetails
Dates
Sun, Mar 7, 2027
Where
Cave Creek / Fountain Hills (McDowell Mountain area), AZ
Distances
Waffle ~103 mi, Wafer ~68 mi, Wanna ~33 mi
Format
mixed-surface 'unroad' race
Organizer
Belgian Waffle Ride / Monuments of Cycling
Series
Belgian Waffle Ride (Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel; 2027 series opener)
Registration
Registration on BikeReg.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateBWR 'Future Dates' page: Arizona – March 7, 2027 (a Sunday; the weekend of Mar 6–7 likely hosts expo/shorter events).

NotesFifth edition in 2027.

Event siteSources: belgianwaffleride.bike belgianwaffleride.bike

11Mar
11–13 ✓The Mid SouthStillwater, OK · gravel · festival · 3 days · 100 mi (~107 mi / 6,500 ft), 50 mi, 12 mi; 50K ultra and…Details
Dates
Thu, Mar 11 – Sat, Mar 13, 2027
Where
Stillwater, OK
Distances
100 mi (~107 mi / 6,500 ft), 50 mi, 12 mi; 50K ultra and half-marathon runs; 'Double' bike+run; Mega Mid South option
Format
gravel race + festival (formerly Land Run 100)
Organizer
District Bicycles (Bobby & Crystal Wintle)
Registration
2027 tickets on sale (Movemint).
Lottery
No lottery (first-come).

DateOrganizer's Movemint listing: 'March 11, 2027 in Stillwater'; 2027 tickets on sale on midsouthgravel.com; transfer deadline Mar 1, 2027. Festival Thu–Sat; pro race Friday Mar 12, amateur/mass race Saturday Mar 13 (2026 format split pros to Friday).

NotesRenamed from Land Run 100 in 2020; ~3,600 riders. 2025 edition cancelled by wildfires.

Event siteSources: midsouthgravel.com midsouthgravel.com

14Sun
Mar ✓Real West GravelPendleton, OR · gravelDetails
Dates
Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Where
Pendleton, OR
Format
early-season gravel race
Organizer
Real West Gravel
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

18Mar
18–20 ✓Rattlesnake Gravel GrindSweetwater, TX · gravel · weekend · Multiple distancesDetails
Dates
Thu, Mar 18 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027
Where
Sweetwater, TX
Distances
Multiple distances
Format
West Texas gravel weekend
Organizer
Rattlesnake Gravel Grind
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com gravelcalendar.com

20Sat
Mar ✓Grasshopper Adventure Series – King RidgeMonte Rio, CA · gravelDetails
Dates
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
Where
Monte Rio, CA
Format
series round
Organizer
Hopper Adventures (Miguel Crawford)
Series
Grasshopper Adventure Series 2027
Registration
Per the series site: all 2027 events $155 from Oct 1 until two months before the event, then $170, then $200 day-of if spots remain; Series Pass (all five rounds) $675. Opening date not stated.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateGrasshopper Adventure Series site (checked Oct 1, 2026) lists King Ridge on Mar. 20, 2027.

Event siteSources: grasshopperadventureseries.com

April

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3Sat
Apr ~Salty Lizard 100Wendover, UT · gravel · ~50 mi (recent format; earlier editions 100+ mi)Details
Dates
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · projected (2026 was Apr 4)
Where
Wendover, UT
Distances
~50 mi (recent format; earlier editions 100+ mi)
Format
Bonneville salt-flats gravel race (Utah Gravel Series)
Organizer
Utah Gravel Series (RD John Hernandez)
Series
Utah Gravel Series
Registration
BikeReg; $70–90.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Apr 4, 2026 (first Saturday of April) -> Apr 3, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

10Sat
Apr ✓Grasshopper Adventure Series – Jackson ForestCaspar, CA · gravelDetails
Dates
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
Where
Caspar, CA
Format
series round
Organizer
Hopper Adventures (Miguel Crawford)
Series
Grasshopper Adventure Series 2027
Registration
Per the series site: all 2027 events $155 from Oct 1 until two months before the event, then $170, then $200 day-of if spots remain; Series Pass (all five rounds) $675. Opening date not stated.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateGrasshopper Adventure Series site (checked Oct 1, 2026) lists Jackson Forest on Apr. 10, 2027.

Event siteSources: grasshopperadventureseries.com

10Sat
Apr ~Michigan Gravel Race Series – Dirty 30Michigan, MI · gravel · ~30 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Apr 10, 2027 · projected (2026 was Apr 11)
Where
Michigan, MI
Distances
~30 mi
Format
series round
Organizer
MGRS
Series
Michigan Gravel Race Series
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Apr 11, 2026 -> Apr 10, 2027 projected (second Saturday of April); not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

10Sat
Apr ✓Sasquatch Duro GravelCarlton, OR · gravelDetails
Dates
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
Where
Carlton, OR
Format
gravel race
Organizer
Sasquatch Duro
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com gravelcalendar.com

15Apr 15–
Oct 16 ~Life Time Grand Prix 2027 (series)Multiple, US · gravel · series · 7 days · 7 rounds: Sea Otter Classic Gravel (Apr 15, confirmed)…Details
Dates
Thu, Apr 15 – Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · projected
Where
Multiple, US
Distances
7 rounds: Sea Otter Classic Gravel (Apr 15, confirmed), UNBOUND Gravel 200 (Jun 5, confirmed), Leadville Trail 100 MTB (Aug 14, confirmed), Chequamegon MTB Festival (Sep 18, confirmed), The Rad Dirt Fest (~Sep 25, projected), Little Sugar MTB (~Oct 10, projected), Big Sugar Gravel (~Oct 16, projected)
Format
pro series (gravel + MTB)
Organizer
Life Time
Series
Life Time Grand Prix
Registration
Roster: top-10 men/women from 2026 standings + 2026 U23 champions auto-invited; remaining 14 spots earned at the Sea Otter Grand Prix Qualifier (combined Sea Otter Gravel Thu + Fuego XL Sat results). 25 women / 25 men.
Lottery
n/a (invitation/qualifier based)

DateSeries opens with Sea Otter Classic Gravel (Thu Apr 15, 2027, confirmed) and ends with Big Sugar Gravel (organizer has not yet published the 2027 Big Sugar date; Oct 16, 2027 projected from the third-Saturday-of-October pattern: Oct 19 2024 / Oct 18 2025 / Oct 17 2026).

NotesAnnounced Aug 12, 2026. Riders must start at least 6 of 7 events; best 6 results count. The Rad Dirt Fest returns to the series in 2027. Prize purse for 2027 not stated in the announcement (2026 purse was $250,000). Exact per-round dates come from the individual event sites, not the series announcement.

Event siteSources: pinkbike.com endurance.biz

15Apr
15–18 ✓Life Time Sea Otter ClassicMonterey, CA · gravel · festival · 4 days · Gravel race (~30+ mi laps); Fuego XL ~70 mi / 11,100 ft…Details
Dates
Thu, Apr 15 – Sun, Apr 18, 2027
Where
Monterey (WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca), CA
Distances
Gravel race (~30+ mi laps); Fuego XL ~70 mi / 11,100 ft (3 laps); XC, DH, dual slalom, enduro, eMTB; Gran Fondo Carmelo 50/90 mi road; off-road tours; trail runs; Brompton World Championship
Format
festival: gravel, MTB, road, e-bike events
Cause
Sea Otter Classic Foundation (event nonprofit arm)
Organizer
Life Time
Series
Life Time Grand Prix (round 1) / Leadville qualifier (Fuego XL) / UNBOUND qualifier
Registration
Registration opens Tue Sep 29, 2026 10am PT for Life Time members; Tue Oct 6, 2026 10am PT general public. Onsite registration opens Wed Apr 14, 2027 at noon; no race-day registration.
Lottery
No lottery. Fuego XL awards minimum 35 Leadville Trail 100 MTB qualifier coins.

DateOfficial site: 'APRIL 15-18, 2027 | Monterey, California'. Sea Otter Classic Gravel is Thursday Apr 15 (Life Time Grand Prix opener + GP qualifier); Fuego XL is Saturday Apr 17, 2027 (Leadville qualifier).

Notes1,100+ brands at the expo; '14 races'. Also hosts road gran fondo, road race, crit and circuit race events.

Event siteSources: seaotterclassic.com seaotterclassic.com

17Sat
Apr ✓Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road RaceHastings, MI · gravel · 18 mi Chiller, 36 mi Thriller, 62 mi Killer, 100 mi…Details
Dates
Sat, Apr 17, 2027
Where
Hastings, MI
Distances
18 mi Chiller, 36 mi Thriller, 62 mi Killer, 100 mi Psycho Killer (400-rider cap)
Format
early-season gravel race (largest US gravel race by entries)
Organizer
Pavement Ends Inc. (Ada, MI)
Series
Michigan Gravel Race Series (opener)
Registration
Opens Nov 14, 2026 (BikeReg). Free youth entry for 18/36 mi.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateOrganizer site: next event April 17, 2027; registration opens Nov 14, 2026 on BikeReg. 2026 was Apr 18.

Event siteSources: barry-roubaix.com gravelevents.com

17Sat
Apr ~Bootlegger 100Lenoir, NC · gravel · 100 mi (~10,000 ft) and shorter optionsDetails
Dates
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · projected (2026 was Apr 18)
Where
Lenoir, NC
Distances
100 mi (~10,000 ft) and shorter options
Format
Brushy Mountains gravel race
Organizer
Pisgah Productions
Registration
$100–150.
Lottery
No lottery.

DatePisgah Productions' Bootlegger 100 ran Apr 18, 2026 in Lenoir, NC (third Saturday of April) -> Apr 17, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

17Apr
17–18 ~Iowa Wind and RockWinterset, IA · gravel · 2 days · ~340 miles, secret course revealed at start, cue-sheet…Details
Dates
Sat, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 18, 2027 · projected (2026 was Apr 18–19)
Where
Winterset, IA
Distances
~340 miles, secret course revealed at start, cue-sheet navigation, GPS tracker required
Format
self-supported 340-mile ultra (TransIowa successor)
Organizer
Iowa Gravel (race directors incl. Sarah Cooper)
Registration
~150 riders; $150–200.
Lottery
No lottery.
Qualification
Open entry (application/lottery in past years)

Date2026 edition ran Apr 18–19, 2026 weekend. Third-weekend-of-April pattern -> Apr 17–18, 2027 projected; not announced. Ultra-distance, not a mass-participation event.

NotesFounded 2018.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

24Sat
Apr ✓Highlands Gravel Classic (UCI Gravel World Series)Fayetteville / Goshen, AR · gravel · Highlands course 67 mi (men 19–59, women 19–49; elite…Details
Dates
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Where
Fayetteville / Goshen, AR
Distances
Highlands course 67 mi (men 19–59, women 19–49; elite UCI), Farmlands course 53 mi (men 60+, women 50+); ~95% gravel
Format
UCI Gravel World Series qualifier
Organizer
All Sports Productions Inc. (presented by OZark Outdoor Foundation)
Series
UCI Gravel World Series 2027 (qualifier for 2027 UCI Gravel Worlds, Haute-Savoie, France, Aug 26, 2027)
Registration
Registration via RunSignup/BikeSignup (link on site).
Lottery
No lottery; UCI Worlds qualification by age-group placing.

DateOrganizer site and UCI GWS calendar list April 24, 2027; the only US round on the 2027 UCI Gravel World Series calendar so far.

Event siteSources: highlandsgravelclassic.com ucigravelworldseries.com

24Sat
Apr ✓Open Range Gravel RacePratt, KS · gravel · Multiple distancesDetails
Dates
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Where
Pratt, KS
Distances
Multiple distances
Format
Kansas prairie gravel race
Organizer
Open Range Gravel
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

24Sat
Apr ✓Oregon Coast Gravel EpicWaldport, OR · gravel · 60, 49, 37 miles ($130)Details
Dates
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Where
Waldport, OR
Distances
60, 49, 37 miles ($130)
Format
coastal gravel race
Organizer
Mudslinger Events LLC
Series
Oregon Triple Crown
Registration
Open (BikeReg).
Lottery
No lottery.

DateRegistration opened Aug 1, 2026 (BikeReg).

NotesSister event West Coast Gravel (Yachats) Apr 25, 2027.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

25Sun
Apr ✓Belgian Waffle Ride CaliforniaDel Mar , San Diego County, CA · gravel · 2 days · Waffle ~106 mi, Wafer ~60 mi, Wanna ~33 mi; Gran…Details
Dates
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
Where
Del Mar (Surf Sports Park / Del Mar Polo Fields), San Diego County, CA
Distances
Waffle ~106 mi, Wafer ~60 mi, Wanna ~33 mi; Gran Roadie-Oh road ride
Format
mixed-surface 'unroad' race + Gran Roadie-Oh road ride
Organizer
Belgian Waffle Ride / Monuments of Cycling
Series
Belgian Waffle Ride (Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel)
Registration
BikeReg.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateBWR 'Future Dates' page: California – April 25, 2027 (Sunday main event; Saturday Apr 24 likely hosts the Roadie-Oh/expo as in 2026 when it was May 2–3).

Notes16th edition in 2027; 65+ exhibitors expo.

Event siteSources: belgianwaffleride.bike belgianwaffleride.bike

25Sun
Apr ~Gorge Gravel GrinderDufur, OR · gravel · Big Grind 93 mi / 6,100 ft; Medium 67 mi; Small 52 miDetails
Dates
Sun, Apr 25, 2027 · projected (2026 was Apr 26)
Where
Dufur, OR
Distances
Big Grind 93 mi / 6,100 ft; Medium 67 mi; Small 52 mi
Format
Oregon Gravel Grinder Series opener
Organizer
Breakaway Promotions
Series
Oregon Gravel Grinder Series
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Apr 26, 2026.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com

May

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8Sat
May ✓Hungry Bear GravelCable, WI · gravel · Bike advocacy · 100, 60, 28 miles ($49)Details
Dates
Sat, May 8, 2027
Where
Cable, WI
Distances
100, 60, 28 miles ($49)
Format
CAMBA gravel race
Cause
Bike advocacy — Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association
Organizer
CAMBA
Registration
Open (BikeReg).
Lottery
No lottery.

DateRegistration opened May 28, 2026 (bikereg.com/hungrybear100).

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

8Sat
May ✓Muleskinner Gravel ClassicLone Jack, MO · gravelDetails
Dates
Sat, May 8, 2027
Where
Lone Jack, MO
Format
Missouri gravel race
Organizer
Muleskinner Gravel
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

12May
12–16 ✓Rule of ThreeBentonville, AR · gravel · festival · 5 days · 115 mi main, 60 mi, 35 mi (route released close to race day)Details
Dates
Wed, May 12 – Sun, May 16, 2027
Where
Bentonville, AR
Distances
115 mi main, 60 mi, 35 mi (route released close to race day)
Format
three-surface (road/gravel/singletrack) race + festival
Organizer
Rule of Three LLC (founded 2021 by Allied Cycle Works team)
Registration
Opens Feb 1, 2027; ~650 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateOrganizer site: 'May 12–16, 2027', registration opens Feb 1, 2027; race day Saturday May 15, 2027.

NotesCompanion events: Rule of $3.99 (Jan 9, 2027) and Hazel Valley Rally (Apr 10, 2027).

Event siteSources: ruleofthree.bike gravelgodcycling.com

15Sat
May ~Stetina's Carson City PaydirtCarson City, NV · gravel · Long/short gravel routesDetails
Dates
Sat, May 15, 2027 · projected
Where
Carson City, NV
Distances
Long/short gravel routes
Format
gravel race (Pete Stetina)
Organizer
Stetina's Paydirt
Lottery
No lottery.

DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com

15Sat
May ~Wild Horse GravelDe Beque, CO · gravel · 2 days · 2027: Mustang 100 mi, Gunslinger 75 mi, Hoedown 30 mi…Details
Dates
Sat, May 15, 2027 · projected (2026 was May 16)
Where
De Beque (High Lonesome Ranch), CO
Distances
2027: Mustang 100 mi, Gunslinger 75 mi, Hoedown 30 mi; 2026 was 65/30
Format
ranch-country gravel race
Organizer
Gemini Adventures (previously Outside Events / Roll Massif)
Registration
~$105; free camping.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 was May 16. Organizer lists 2027 courses expanded to 100/75/30 mi.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com gravelgodcycling.com

16Sun
May ✓Farmer's Daughter Gravel GrinderChatham, NY · gravelDetails
Dates
Sun, May 16, 2027
Where
Chatham, NY
Format
Hudson Valley gravel race
Organizer
Farmer's Daughter
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

20May
20–22 ~Trans-Sylvania Gravel EpicSeven Mountains Scout Camp, Spring Mills, PA · gravel · stage race · 3 days · ~225 mi / 15,000 ft over 3 stagesDetails
Dates
Thu, May 20 – Sat, May 22, 2027 · projected (2026 was May 21–23)
Where
Seven Mountains Scout Camp, Spring Mills, PA
Distances
~225 mi / 15,000 ft over 3 stages
Format
3-day gravel stage race
Organizer
Trans-Sylvania Productions
Registration
$300–500; ~200 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition May 21–23, 2026; 2027 not announced -> May 20–22, 2027 projected.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com strambecco.com

22Sat
May ✓BattenkillCambridge, NY · gravel · 61, 45, 23, 7 miles ($80/$70/$50/$30)Details
Dates
Sat, May 22, 2027
Where
Cambridge, NY
Distances
61, 45, 23, 7 miles ($80/$70/$50/$30)
Format
gravel/mixed-surface classic
Organizer
Anthem Sports
Registration
Open (BikeReg).
Lottery
No lottery.

DateRegistration opened Jun 2, 2026 (bikereg.com/battenkill).

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

23Sun
May ✓Crazy 8 – Gravel HundoRipton, VT · gravel · 100 mi / 14,500 ftDetails
Dates
Sun, May 23, 2027
Where
Ripton, VT
Distances
100 mi / 14,500 ft
Format
100-mile / 14,500 ft climbing gravel ride
Organizer
Endurance Society
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com gravelcalendar.com

23Sun
May ✓Grasshopper Adventure Series – Ukiah-Mendo Gravel EpicUkiah, CA · gravel · Long/short gravel optionsDetails
Dates
Sun, May 23, 2027
Where
Ukiah, CA
Distances
Long/short gravel options
Format
series round
Organizer
Hopper Adventures
Series
Grasshopper Adventure Series
Registration
Per the series site: all 2027 events $155 from Oct 1 until two months before the event, then $170, then $200 day-of if spots remain; Series Pass (all five rounds) $675. Opening date not stated.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateGrasshopper Adventure Series site (checked Oct 1, 2026) lists Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic on May 23, 2027. Series rounds King Ridge (Mar 20) and Jackson Forest (Apr 10) now have their own entries.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com grasshopperadventureseries.com

30Sun
May ~Cascade Gravel GrinderBend / Sisters, OR · gravel · Big 91 mi / 8,533 ft; Medium 63 mi; Small 44 miDetails
Dates
Sun, May 30, 2027 · projected
Where
Bend / Sisters, OR
Distances
Big 91 mi / 8,533 ft; Medium 63 mi; Small 44 mi
Format
single-day gravel race (former stage race)
Organizer
Breakaway Promotions
Series
Oregon Gravel Grinder Series
Lottery
No lottery.

DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com

June

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3Jun
3–6 ✓Life Time UNBOUND GravelEmporia, KS · gravel · festival · 4 days · XL (~350 mi), 200, 100, 50, 25 miles; Juniors; Kids Crit.… · Emporia guide →Details
Dates
Thu, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Where
Emporia, KS
Distances
XL (~350 mi), 200, 100, 50, 25 miles; Juniors; Kids Crit. XL 350 mi starts Fri June 4 (evening)
Format
mass-participation gravel race / festival
Cause
Charity entries via partners (e.g., Chris Klug Foundation 'CKF UNBOUND' team; other partners not listed on site)
Organizer
Life Time
Series
Life Time Grand Prix (200-mile race is round 2)
Registration
Lottery. Opens Nov 1, 2026 10:00 AM CT; closes Nov 15, 2026 11:59 PM CT; results Nov 21, 2026. Life Time Club members early access from Oct 25, 2026. One entry per person; registration free to enter (card collected). 2027 entry fees 'coming soon'.
Lottery
Yes — lottery Nov 1–15, 2026 (all distances incl. XL); results Nov 21, 2026. Guaranteed entry via: qualifier coins (Sea Otter Classic, Crusher in the Tushar, Heathland Gravel, Rad Dirt Fest, Big Sugar Gravel — 50+ coins each for 200/100), volunteering 10+ hrs at UNBOUND or Big Sugar (100 spots), charity entries (first-come), Life Time 6-month Club-Access membership, training camp packages.

DateOfficial site prints 'June 3 – 6, 2027 | Emporia, KS'; the main 200/100/50/25 races are Saturday June 5, 2027 (BikeSignup 2027 CKF listing shows Sat Jun 5 – Sun Jun 6).

NotesFormerly Dirty Kanza (renamed 2020). 2027 routes 'in the works'. Roughly 4,000 riders. Also a Life Time Grand Prix round (UNBOUND 200 presented by Shimano). Unbound XL (350 mi) runs Friday evening June 4 into Saturday.

Event siteSources: unboundgravel.com unboundgravel.com

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5Sat
Jun ~Dead Swede HundoSheridan, WY · gravel · 100 mi Crusher / 7,671 ft; 60 mi Creeper; 40 mi Cruiser…Details
Dates
Sat, Jun 5, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 6)
Where
Sheridan (Kendrick Park), WY
Distances
100 mi Crusher / 7,671 ft; 60 mi Creeper; 40 mi Cruiser; 20 mi shuttle option
Format
Bighorn Mountains gravel race
Organizer
Dead Swede Hundo LLC / Sheridan Bicycle Company
Registration
~$100.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Jun 6, 2026 (first Saturday of June).

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

12Sat
Jun ~Belgian Waffle Ride UtahCedar City, UT · gravel · 2 days · Waffle 117 mi, Wafer 66.5 mi, Wanna 27 mi (2026)Details
Dates
Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 12–13)
Where
Cedar City, UT
Distances
Waffle 117 mi, Wafer 66.5 mi, Wanna 27 mi (2026)
Format
mixed-surface 'unroad' race
Organizer
Belgian Waffle Ride / Monuments of Cycling
Series
Belgian Waffle Ride (Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel)
Registration
2027 not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateOrganizer's future-dates page lists 2027 dates only for Arizona and California; Utah 2026 was Jun 12–13, 2026 (second weekend of June) -> Jun 11–12, 2027 projected. Not yet announced.

NotesSeventh edition was 2026.

Event siteSources: belgianwaffleride.bike belgianwaffleride.bike

12Sat
Jun ~Lost and Found Gravel FestivalPortola, CA · gravel · Bike advocacy · 100 mi (Full Bull ~99 mi / 5,900 ft), 60 mi, 35 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Jun 12, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 13)
Where
Portola (Lake Davis), CA
Distances
100 mi (Full Bull ~99 mi / 5,900 ft), 60 mi, 35 mi
Format
backcountry gravel festival
Cause
Bike advocacy — Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Organizer
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Series
Gravel Earth Series (joined 2025)
Registration
Not open; ~2,000 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.

Event siteSources: granfondoguide.com gravelgodcycling.com

18Jun
18–19 ~ENVE GrodeoOgden, UT · gravel · festival · 2 days · Multiple gravel routesDetails
Dates
Fri, Jun 18 – Sat, Jun 19, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 19–20)
Where
Ogden, UT
Distances
Multiple gravel routes
Format
gravel festival
Organizer
ENVE Composites
Registration
Not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Jun 19–20, 2026 (Cycling Weekly); 2027 not announced -> third weekend of June projected.

Event siteSources: cyclingweekly.com

18Jun
18–20 ~Leavenworth Bike Fest (gravel + MTB)Leavenworth, WA · gravel · festival · 3 days · 58 mi / 7,400 ft gravel race (Sat); 24 mi / 5,000 ft MTB…Details
Dates
Fri, Jun 18 – Sun, Jun 20, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 19–21)
Where
Leavenworth, WA
Distances
58 mi / 7,400 ft gravel race (Sat); 24 mi / 5,000 ft MTB race (Fri)
Format
festival: Friday MTB race, Saturday gravel race
Organizer
Leavenworth Bike Fest
Registration
2027 not open.
Lottery
No lottery (cap 2,000).

Date2026 edition Jun 19–21, 2026 (registration deadline Feb 28, 2026; 2,000 cap; $24,000 pro purse) -> third weekend of June 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: cyclingnews.com

19Sat
Jun ~Belgian Waffle Ride MontanaBozeman, MT · gravel · 2 days · Waffle 115 mi / 8,240 ft, Wafer 69 mi, Wanna 30 mi (2026)Details
Dates
Sat, Jun 19, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 19–20)
Where
Bozeman, MT
Distances
Waffle 115 mi / 8,240 ft, Wafer 69 mi, Wanna 30 mi (2026)
Format
mixed-surface 'unroad' race
Organizer
Belgian Waffle Ride / Monuments of Cycling
Series
Belgian Waffle Ride (Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel finale)
Registration
2027 not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Jun 19–20, 2026 (third weekend of June); organizer has not published 2027 dates for Montana -> Jun 18–19, 2027 projected.

NotesSecond edition was 2026. Note the organizer's Montana page lives at the old '/pages/kansas' URL.

Event siteSources: belgianwaffleride.bike belgianwaffleride.bike

19Sat
Jun ✓CHAFE 150 GravelSandpoint, ID · gravel · 150 mi and shorterDetails
Dates
Sat, Jun 19, 2027
Where
Sandpoint, ID
Distances
150 mi and shorter
Format
charity gravel ride
Organizer
CHAFE 150
Series
Charity ride
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

25Jun
25–27 ✓SBT GRVL presented by WahooSteamboat Springs, CO · gravel · Community · weekend · Black race 108 mi / 8,189 ft; Blue 73 mi; Red 53 mi… · Steamboat Springs guide →Details
Dates
Fri, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 27, 2027
Where
Steamboat Springs, CO
Distances
Black race 108 mi / 8,189 ft; Blue 73 mi; Red 53 mi; Green 25 mi; plus Friday Night MTN CLMB and SBT TRL run
Format
gravel race weekend
Cause
Community
Organizer
SBT GRVL (founded by Amy Charity, 2019)
Registration
Early registration Oct 1-8, 2026 (2026 volunteers, deferred riders, juniors, survey winners, parity initiatives); general random-selection registration Oct 14-31, 2026; acceptance notices Nov 5, 2026; capacity 3,000. 2027 entry: Black $295, Blue $275, Red $275, Green $200 (juniors half price, tandems double). Deferred riders get guaranteed entry for the following year; deferral and course-change deadline May 22, 2027.
Lottery
Yes: random-selection registration Oct 14-31, 2026 (3,000 spots), notices Nov 5; early-registration window Oct 1-8 for the groups above.

DateOfficial site: June 25-27, 2027, Steamboat Springs; ride/race day Sunday June 27, 2027. 2026 was Jun 26-28.

NotesMoved from August to late June in 2025 with a reduced field after Routt County permit issues; county approved the 2027 event (Steamboat Radio, Aug 4, 2026). $22,000 Black-course prize purse.

Event siteSources: sbtgrvl.com sbtgrvl.com

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26Sat
Jun ~Michigan Coast to Coast Gravel GrinderAu Gres to Ludington, MI · gravel · 204 mi / 6,500 ft solo or relay (~50-mile legs)Details
Dates
Sat, Jun 26, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 27)
Where
Au Gres to Ludington, MI
Distances
204 mi / 6,500 ft solo or relay (~50-mile legs)
Format
204-mile point-to-point (Lake Huron to Lake Michigan)
Organizer
Michigan Coast to Coast
Series
Michigan Gravel Race Series
Registration
$190–225; packet pickup Fri Jun 25, 2027 at Point Au Gres Marina.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Jun 27, 2026.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com gravelcalendar.com

July

3
7Jul
7–11 ✓Oregon Trail Gravel GrinderBend / Sisters, OR · gravel · stage race · 5 days · Pioneer route ~350 mi / 30,000 ft; Settler route ~250 mi…Details
Dates
Wed, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 11, 2027
Where
Bend / Sisters (camps move nightly), OR
Distances
Pioneer route ~350 mi / 30,000 ft; Settler route ~250 mi / 15,000 ft
Format
5-day point-to-point gravel stage race
Organizer
Breakaway Promotions
Series
Oregon Gravel Grinder Series (capstone)
Registration
Open since Sep 1, 2026 (BikeReg); ~$500; includes camping, meals, massages; sells out with waitlist.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 was Jul 8–12.

Notes'The Grand Tour of Gravel'.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com strambecco.com

10Sat
Jul ✓Bend Dirt FestBend, OR · gravel · 107, 55, 39, 30, 13 miles ($60–250)Details
Dates
Sat, Jul 10, 2027
Where
Bend, OR
Distances
107, 55, 39, 30, 13 miles ($60–250)
Format
gravel festival (multiple routes)
Organizer
Mudslinger Events LLC
Registration
Open (BikeReg).
Lottery
No lottery.

DateRegistration opened Aug 1, 2026 (bikereg.com/bend-dirt-fest).

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

15Jul
15–18 ~FoCo FondoFort Collins, CO · gravel · festival · 4 days · 12, 32, 60, 100 and 118-mile optionsDetails
Dates
Thu, Jul 15 – Sun, Jul 18, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 16–19)
Where
Fort Collins, CO
Distances
12, 32, 60, 100 and 118-mile options
Format
gravel fondo / race festival
Organizer
FoCo Fondo
Registration
Expected to open Jan 1, 2027 (BikeReg); volunteer-for-entry program.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Jul 16–19, 2026 (organizer-submitted listing; registration opened Jan 1, 2026). Third-weekend-of-July pattern -> Jul 15–18, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

August

5
7Sat
Aug ~Crooked GravelWinter Park, CO · gravel · 67 mi / 5,600 ft (plus shorter option)Details
Dates
Sat, Aug 7, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 1)
Where
Winter Park, CO
Distances
67 mi / 5,600 ft (plus shorter option)
Format
high-altitude gravel race
Organizer
Gemini Adventures
Registration
Not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Aug 1, 2026 (first Saturday of August) -> Aug 7, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

14Sat
Aug ~Vermont OverlandWest Windsor, VT · gravel · Community · ~55 mi / 7,000 ft with 8 class-4 sectorsDetails
Dates
Sat, Aug 14, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 15)
Where
West Windsor (Ascutney Outdoors), VT
Distances
~55 mi / 7,000 ft with 8 class-4 sectors
Format
class-4 road gravel race
Cause
Community
Organizer
Vermont Overland (Peter Vollers)
Registration
Opens Jan 1, 2027 (expected); 1,000-rider cap.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Aug 15, 2026 (third Saturday of August); 2027 not announced -> Aug 14, 2027 projected. Registration traditionally opens Jan 1 at 9 AM (Movemint) and sells out in hours.

NotesFounded 2009.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

21Sat
Aug ~D2R2 – Deerfield Dirt-Road RandonnéeGreenfield, MA · gravel · 180K (~115 mi / 13,000 ft), 160K, 115K, 100K and shorter…Details
Dates
Sat, Aug 21, 2027 · projected (2026 was Aug 22)
Where
Greenfield (Franklin County Fairgrounds), MA
Distances
180K (~115 mi / 13,000 ft), 160K, 115K, 100K and shorter options
Format
non-competitive dirt-road randonnée / land-trust fundraiser
Cause
Franklin Land Trust
Organizer
Franklin Land Trust
Registration
Not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Aug 22, 2026 (new Greenfield fairgrounds start). Fourth-Saturday-of-August pattern -> Aug 21, 2027 projected; not announced.

NotesNo prizes or race-style results by design.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

21Sat
Aug ✓Fast Fitty Gravel Road RaceCharlotte, MI · gravel · ~50 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Aug 21, 2027
Where
Charlotte, MI
Distances
~50 mi
Format
Michigan gravel race
Organizer
Fast Fitty
Lottery
No lottery.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com gravelcalendar.com

25Aug
25–29 ✓Gravel WorldsLincoln, NE · gravel · festival · 5 days · Long Voyage GW300 (300 mi), GW150, GW75, GW35; runs…Details
Dates
Wed, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 29, 2027
Where
Lincoln (Sandhills Global Event Center), NE
Distances
Long Voyage GW300 (300 mi), GW150, GW75, GW35; runs 50K/half/10K/5K; gravel triathlon/duathlon (Aug 27)
Format
gravel race festival (150/300/75/35 + runs + gravel tri/du nationals)
Cause
Gravel Worlds Foundation (501c3; runs Aloha Gravel and community initiatives)
Organizer
Goodlife Adventures LLC
Series
Hosts USA Triathlon Gravel Tri/Du National Championships
Registration
2027 registration open now (Movemint); first-come.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateOfficial site: 'August 25–29, 2027'; registration open on Movemint. Flagship GW150 Saturday Aug 28, 2027; USA Triathlon Gravel Tri/Du National Championships Friday Aug 27, 2027 (Raymond, NE).

Notes$150K pro/elite purse in 2026; 'Captain of the Gravel Seas' pirate-sword trophies.

Event siteSources: gravelworlds.com movemint.cc

September

6
8Sep
8–11 ~Rebecca's Private Idaho (site now redirects to 'The Big Lost')Ketchum / Sun Valley, ID · gravel · 4 days · Baked Potato 100–104 mi; Fully Loaded Potato 118 mi (new…Details
Dates
Wed, Sep 8 – Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 9–12)
Where
Ketchum / Sun Valley, ID
Distances
Baked Potato 100–104 mi; Fully Loaded Potato 118 mi (new 2026); French Fry 56 mi; Tater Tot 20 mi; Harriman Trail 35 mi and Dollarhide Summit TT (Queen's Stage Race stages)
Format
multi-day gravel festival + Queen's Stage Race
Cause
Be Good Foundation
Organizer
Rusch Ventures (Rebecca Rusch) with Bike Monkey
Registration
2026 registration opened Nov 17, 2025; 2027 not announced. ~1,200–1,500 cap.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition moved off Labor Day to Sep 9–12, 2026 (Wed–Sat). No 2027 dates published; same-week pattern gives Sep 8–11, 2027. IMPORTANT: rebeccasprivateidaho.com and rebeccarusch.com/track-rpi now 302-redirect to thebiglost.com, which suggests a rebrand to 'The Big Lost'.

NotesFounded 2013.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

Event siteSources: rebeccasprivateidaho.com rebeccasprivateidaho.com

11Sat
Sep ~Grinduro CaliforniaQuincy, CA · gravel · Bike advocacy · 2 days · Grinduro 51 mi / 7,200 ft with 4 timed segments…Details
Dates
Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 12)
Where
Quincy, CA
Distances
Grinduro 51 mi / 7,200 ft with 4 timed segments; Grindurito 23 mi / 2 segments
Format
gravel enduro (timed segments)
Cause
Bike advocacy — Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Organizer
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (Grinduro)
Series
Grinduro (global series)
Registration
BikeReg; camping included; 2027 not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Sep 12, 2026 at Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy (second Saturday of September). No 2027 date published -> Sep 11, 2027 projected.

Event siteSources: grinduro.com gravelgodcycling.com

11Sat
Sep ~Michigan Gravel Race Series – Lord of the SpringsMichigan, MI · gravel · MultipleDetails
Dates
Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 12)
Where
Michigan, MI
Distances
Multiple
Format
series round
Organizer
MGRS
Series
Michigan Gravel Race Series
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Sep 12, 2026 -> Sep 11, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com

18Sat
Sep ~Mammoth TUFFMammoth Lakes, CA · gravel · 3 days · TUFF ~89 mi / 7,500 ft; shorter optionsDetails
Dates
Sat, Sep 18, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 18–20)
Where
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Distances
TUFF ~89 mi / 7,500 ft; shorter options
Format
high-altitude gravel race (UCI Gravel World Series round in 2026)
Organizer
TUFF Ventures
Series
UCI Gravel World Series (2026 round; 2027 TBD)
Registration
2027 registration not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Sep 18–20, 2026 (race Sat Sep 19) in Mammoth Lakes; 2027 date not published -> Sat Sep 18, 2027 projected. Its 2027 UCI status is not yet on the UCI calendar (only Highlands listed for the US).

Notes~500 riders in 2025.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com gravelgodcycling.com

25Sat
Sep ~Heck of the NorthTwo Harbors, MN · gravel · 100 mi / 3,400 ft, 50 mi, 20 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Sep 25, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 26)
Where
Two Harbors, MN
Distances
100 mi / 3,400 ft, 50 mi, 20 mi
Format
North Shore gravel classic
Organizer
HOTN Events
Registration
BikeReg; ~400 riders; $90–110.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Sep 26, 2026 (last Saturday of September) -> Sep 25, 2027 projected; not announced.

NotesFounded 2007.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com gravelgodcycling.com

25Sat
Sep ~Life Time The Rad Dirt FestTrinidad, CO · gravel · Stubborn Dolores 110 mi, Anteloop 70 mi, Habanero 40 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Sep 25, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 26)
Where
Trinidad, CO
Distances
Stubborn Dolores 110 mi, Anteloop 70 mi, Habanero 40 mi
Format
gravel race
Organizer
Life Time
Series
Life Time Grand Prix (round 5, returns to series in 2027); UNBOUND qualifier
Registration
2027 registration date TBA; Life Time members get one-week early access.
Lottery
No lottery; UNBOUND qualifier coins.

DateOrganizer site shows only Sep 26, 2026; 2027 date not published. Last-Saturday-of-September pattern (Sep 27 2025, Sep 26 2026) gives Sep 25, 2027. Confirmed to be a 2027 Life Time Grand Prix round.

NotesFounded 2021. 2026 entry ~$190.

Event siteSources: theraddirt.com theraddirt.com

October

8
5Oct
5–9 ~Arkansas GravelerArkansas Delta ; route changes yearly, AR · gravel · 5 days · 300+ miles over five daysDetails
Dates
Tue, Oct 5 – Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 6–10)
Where
Arkansas Delta (2026); route changes yearly, AR
Distances
300+ miles over five days
Format
5-day supported gravel tour
Organizer
Arkansas Graveler
Registration
Unknown.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 6–10, 2026 ('Delta Blues Edition'); 2027 not announced -> first full week of October 2027 projected.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com

9Sat
Oct ~Filthy 50Lanesboro, MN · gravel · ~51 mi / 3,250 ftDetails
Dates
Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 10)
Where
Lanesboro, MN
Distances
~51 mi / 3,250 ft
Format
Driftless fall gravel ride/race
Organizer
The Filthy
Registration
$75–100; ~1,000 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 10, 2026 (second Saturday of October) -> Oct 9, 2027 projected; not announced.

NotesFounded 2013.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

9Sat
Oct ~Red Granite GrinderWausau, WI · gravel · Multiple distancesDetails
Dates
Sat, Oct 9, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 10)
Where
Wausau, WI
Distances
Multiple distances
Format
Wisconsin gravel race
Organizer
Ironbull
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 10, 2026 (second Saturday of October) -> Oct 9, 2027 projected.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com gravelevents.com

10Sun
Oct ~unPAved of the Susquehanna River ValleyLewisburg, PA · gravel · 200, 130, 100, 70, 50, 40 miles (competitive and…Details
Dates
Sun, Oct 10, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 11)
Where
Lewisburg (Miller Center), PA
Distances
200, 130, 100, 70, 50, 40 miles (competitive and non-competitive)
Format
gravel race / ride
Organizer
unPAved
Registration
BikeReg.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 11, 2026 (second Sunday of October) -> Oct 10, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com strambecco.com

16Sat
Oct ~Chino GrinderChino Valley, AZ · gravel · ~107 mi, 63 mi (101 km), 46 mi (74 km), 23 mi (37 km)Details
Dates
Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 17)
Where
Chino Valley, AZ
Distances
~107 mi, 63 mi (101 km), 46 mi (74 km), 23 mi (37 km)
Format
Arizona's longest-running gravel grinder
Organizer
Shendo Cat Racing
Registration
$60–90; no refunds/deferrals.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 17, 2026 (third Saturday of October) -> Oct 16, 2027 projected; not announced.

NotesRunning since 2014.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com gravelgodcycling.com

16Sat
Oct ~Dirty Sheets Gravel GrindSerenbe / Chattahoochee Hills, GA · gravel · Bike advocacy · weekend · 100 mi / 6,800 ft plus shorter routesDetails
Dates
Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 17)
Where
Serenbe / Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Distances
100 mi / 6,800 ft plus shorter routes
Format
gravel race weekend
Cause
Bike advocacy — MTB Atlanta trail programs
Organizer
MTB Atlanta / North Georgia MTB Association
Registration
BikeReg; ~$85.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 17, 2026 (third Saturday of October) -> Oct 16, 2027 projected; not announced.

Event siteSources: gravelevents.com gravelgodcycling.com

16Sat
Oct ~Life Time Big Sugar Gravel (Big Sugar Classic)Bentonville, AR · gravel · 100 mi (~104 mi / 7,000 ft), 50 mi (Lil Sugar), 25 miDetails
Dates
Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 17)
Where
Bentonville, AR
Distances
100 mi (~104 mi / 7,000 ft), 50 mi (Lil Sugar), 25 mi
Format
gravel race / festival week
Organizer
Life Time
Series
Life Time Grand Prix (round 7 / finale); UNBOUND qualifier (100 mi)
Registration
2026 registration opened Mar 2, 2026 10am CT (members Feb 23); 2027 TBA. 2026 prices $100/$180/$225. Volunteer 10+ hrs for next-year entry; charity entry partnerships.
Lottery
No lottery; UNBOUND qualifier coins.

DateOrganizer site shows Oct 17, 2026 only (festival Oct 10–18, 2026); no 2027 date posted. Third-Saturday-of-October pattern -> Oct 16, 2027. Confirmed as 2027 Life Time Grand Prix finale.

NotesOzarks course into southern Missouri.

Event siteSources: bigsugarclassic.com bigsugarclassic.com

16Sat
Oct ~Spotted Horse Gravel UltraSt. Charles, IA · gravel · Ultra (~200 mi) and shorterDetails
Dates
Sat, Oct 16, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 17)
Where
St. Charles, IA
Distances
Ultra (~200 mi) and shorter
Format
Iowa gravel ultra
Organizer
Spotted Horse
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2026 edition Oct 17, 2026 (third Saturday of October) -> Oct 16, 2027 projected.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com

November

1
4Nov
4–7 ✓Spirit World 100Patagonia, AZ · gravel · weekend · 100, 80, 50 and 30-mile courses; 250-rider cap; $255Details
Dates
Thu, Nov 4 – Sun, Nov 7, 2027
Where
Patagonia, AZ
Distances
100, 80, 50 and 30-mile courses; 250-rider cap; $255
Format
borderlands gravel weekend
Organizer
The Spirit World (Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault)
Registration
Opens Jan 3, 2027; closes Nov 1, 2027; 250 riders.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateRegistration opens Jan 3, 2027 on BikeReg (bikereg.com/the-spirit-world-2027); 2026 edition Nov 5–8, 2026.

Event siteSources: gravelcalendar.com gravelevents.com

Date to be announced

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TBAdate to
comeAlmanzo 100Spring Valley / Southern MN · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Spring Valley / Southern MN, MN
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.

TBAdate to
comeBohemian Sto MilPrague / Saunders County, NE · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Prague / Saunders County, NE
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.

TBAdate to
comeCastell GrindCastell, TX · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Castell, TX
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateHistorically March.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

TBAdate to
comeCrusher in the TusharBeaver, UT · gravel · 69.9 mi / 10,000 ft (Crusher); 37 mi 'Half Crushed'Details
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Beaver (finish Eagle Point Resort), UT
Distances
69.9 mi / 10,000 ft (Crusher); 37 mi 'Half Crushed'
Format
mixed-surface climbing race
Organizer
Life Time
Series
UNBOUND qualifier (Life Time); not in the 2027 Life Time Grand Prix
Registration
Registered 2026 athletes were emailed options; 2027 registration not announced.
Lottery
No lottery historically; typically sells out.

Date2026 edition (Jul 11, 2026) was cancelled on Jun 28, 2026 because of the Cottonwood Fire (also cancelled in 2024 for wildfires). Organizer site carries no 2027 date; 2027 status unknown pending recovery.

NotesFounded by Burke Swindlehurst; Life Time-owned since 2019.

Event siteSources: tusharcrusher.com tusharcrusher.com

TBAdate to
comeGowdy GrinderCheyenne, WY · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Cheyenne (Curt Gowdy State Park), WY
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateHistorically late May/June.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

TBAdate to
comeGravel LocosHico, TX · gravel · GL150 (157 mi), GL100 (112 mi), GL60 (62 mi), GL30 (34 mi)Details
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Hico, TX
Distances
GL150 (157 mi), GL100 (112 mi), GL60 (62 mi), GL30 (34 mi)
Format
charity gravel race
Cause
Hico volunteer fire departments
Organizer
Gravel Locos Productions
Registration
Unknown.
Lottery
No lottery historically.

DateTreat 2027 as unannounced; if held, Saturday before Memorial Day (May 22, 2027).

NotesFounded 2021 as donation-based charity race.

Event siteSources: strambecco.com gravelgodcycling.com

TBAdate to
comeIron CrossMichaux State Forest area, PA · gravel · ~60 mi / 4,500 ft with hike-a-bikeDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Michaux State Forest area, PA
Distances
~60 mi / 4,500 ft with hike-a-bike
Format
'North America's original gravel race' (mixed gravel/cross)
Organizer
Iron Cross
Registration
Unknown; ~300 cap.
Lottery
No lottery.

DateTypically mid/late October.

Notes22-year history.

Event siteSources: gravelgodcycling.com

TBAdate to
comeMt. Lemmon Gravel GrinderOracle, AZ · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Oracle, AZ
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateHistorically October.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

TBAdate to
comeNed GravelNederland, CO · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Nederland, CO
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateHistorically mid-July.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

TBAdate to
comeRez GravelSacaton, AZ · gravel · Community · 2026: Big Rez Gravel ~60 mi; Little Rez Gravel ~25 miDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Sacaton (Gila River Indian Community), AZ
Distances
2026: Big Rez Gravel ~60 mi; Little Rez Gravel ~25 mi
Format
Gila River Indian Community gravel weekend (benefit ride)
Cause
Community — Bike-repair education for Gila River Indian Community residents (tubes, parts, tools, supplies)
Organizer
Rez Gravel (Elisha Bishop)
Registration
2027 not announced; 2026 registration was through BikeSignup.

DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.

Event siteSources: rezgravel.com findarace.com

TBAdate to
comeRuta del JefePatagonia, AZ · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Patagonia (Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch), AZ
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateThe event was on hiatus in recent years.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

TBAdate to
comeUSA Cycling Gravel National ChampionshipsTBA, MN · gravel · Age-group and elite championship distances (2026 tech guide)Details
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
TBA (2026: La Crescent), MN
Distances
Age-group and elite championship distances (2026 tech guide)
Format
national championship
Organizer
USA Cycling
Series
USA Cycling National Championships
Registration
2027 registration not open.
Lottery
No lottery.

Date2025 and 2026 editions were in La Crescent, MN (Sep 12, 2026).

NotesUSA Cycling's Endurance MTB Nationals 2027 (Roanoke VA) and Gran Fondo Nationals 2027 (Asheville NC, Jul 18) are announced; gravel is not.

Event siteSources: gravelnats.usacycling.org gravelnats.usacycling.org

TBAdate to
comeValley of TearsTurkey, TX · gravelDetails
Dates
Not announced yet
Where
Turkey, TX
Format
regional gravel race
Registration
Unknown.

DateCould not reach the organizer site. Historically late February/early March.

CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.

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