Gravel racing has exploded across the United States – from giant destination marathons like Unbound, SBT GRVL, Big Sugar, and The Mid South down to hundreds of grassroots grinders run by local clubs. This is our running list of US gravel races and events, sorted by state, with the typical month, distance notes, and a link to each event’s official site. Updated regularly. Pick your state below, or scan the whole list to plan a season or a destination trip.
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Alabama (4)
- Border Wars · Late February · Alabama gravel race.
- Shake 'N Brake Gravel Race · June · Piedmont, AL; over Dugger Mountain into Talladega National Forest; 60 mile and short course
- Opelika Okey Dokey · May · Opelika, AL; timed-segment format; 34/65/104 mile courses (Gravel Roll series opener)
- 24 Hour World Gravel Time Trial · September · Sylacauga, AL (Talladega NF); 15-mi loop, 6/12/24-hr formats.
Arizona (5)
- BWR Arizona · Late February · Fountain Hills, AZ; 2026 = Feb 27-28.
- Camp Wood Roundup · May · Ringtail Racing; Prescott, AZ; 46/88 mi.
- Borderlands Gravel · November · Douglas, AZ (Cochise County); 39/60/92 mi; 2026 = Nov 14.
- The Spirit World 100 · November · Patagonia, AZ; 30/50/80/100mi through the San Rafael Valley to the Mexico border.
- Chino Grinder · October · Chino Valley, AZ; 'Arizona's oldest gravel race'; 23/45/63/107 mi; 2026 = Oct 17.
Arkansas (6)
- Highlands Gravel Classic · April · Fayetteville-Goshen, AR; UCI Gravel World Series qualifier; 2026 = Apr 25.
- Rule of Three · Mid May · Tarmac/gravel/singletrack; associated Hazel Valley Rally.
- Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder · November · Lake Wedington near Fayetteville AR into E Oklahoma; 24/40/64/96 mi; 2026 = Nov 7.
- Arkansas Graveler · October · Organized by Ozark Foundation; 2026 Delta Blues Edition = Oct 6-10.
- The Big Sugar · October · Bentonville, AR; 25/50/100 mi; 2026 = Oct 17.
- 99 Miles of Bad Roads · September · Hardy, AR; 49/99/199 mi; 2026 = Sep 12.
California (16)
- Gravel and Wine · Various · California; season opener historically January (Temecula); also a Nov 24-hr race at Camp Mataguay.
- Bedrock Valley Gravel Ride · April · Hemet, CA (Diamond Valley Lake) by Elevation Culture. 36K/72K/108K plus youth/kids. Hosted on RunSignup.
- Huffmaster Hopper · Late February · Grasshopper Series; Maxwell, CA. ~90mi long / 55mi mini. Benefits Adventure Therapy Foundation. Old /rides/ URL redirects.
- Rock Cobbler · February · Bakersfield, CA gravel ride. Registration opens 7/1.
- Low Gap · Late January · Grasshopper Adventure Series event; NorCal mixed-terrain. ~59mi long / 37mi short. Old /rides/ URL 301-redirects to new path.
- Grasshopper Adventure Series · January through May · Northern CA; longest-running mixed-terrain series; events in Ukiah, Maxwell, Caspar
- Lost and Found Gravel Grinder · June · Portola, CA (Sierra). 99/58/40 mi options. ~June 13, 2026.
- Truckee Tahoe Gravel · Late June · Truckee, CA; 30/70/100+ mi into Tahoe National Forest; produced by Bike Monkey
- Shasta Gravel Hugger · March (spring) · gravelhugger.com hosts Shasta Gravel Hugger & Grizzly Gravel Hugger.
- BWR California · Early May · Del Mar, CA; 2026 = May 2-3.
- Ukiah-Mendo Gravel Epic · Late May · Grasshopper Series #5; Ukiah, CA on Mendocino Redwoods property. 2026 ~May 24.
- Bovine Classic · October · Atascadero/Paso Robles, CA. 88/70/45 mi. Weekend festival format. ~Oct 24, 2026.
- Heart of Gold Gravel · October · Nevada City, CA. 28/47/71 mi, 75% dirt. Charity for teen mental wellness. ~Oct 17, 2026.
- Grinduro California · September · Quincy, CA. Gravel race + enduro hybrid; 51mi Grinduro / 23mi Grindurito. ~Sep 12, 2026. Part of broader Grinduro brand.
- Lassen Gravel Adventure · September · Susanville, CA. 94/63/40/14 mi ('Squatch' courses), 97% gravel. ~Sep 12, 2026.
- Mammoth TUFF · September · Mammoth Lakes, CA; 100mi high-altitude gravel, UCI Gravel World Series qualifier.
Colorado (8)
- CO2UT (Colorado to Utah) · April · desertgravel.com; ~late April.
- SBT GRVL · Late August · Steamboat Springs, CO.
- The Crippler · August · Canon City, CO. 100/50/30/15 mi. ~Aug 23, 2026.
- FoCo Fondo · July · Fort Collins, CO at New Belgium Brewing. 5 routes 12-118 mi. ~July 16-19, 2026 (multi-day).
- Ned Gravel · July · Nederland, CO. High-altitude (8,000-10,300 ft), technical. ~July 12, 2026.
- Steamboat Roubaix · Late May · Steamboat Springs, CO. 36/53/70 mi, ~40% dirt. Paris-Roubaix tribute.
- Grassroots Gravel · October · Pueblo, CO; community race and festival with 15/39/75/113-mile options
- The Rad Dirt Fest · September · Trinidad, CO. Life Time-produced gravel race, 40/70/110 mi under the Spanish Peaks; an Unbound qualifier event.
Connecticut (2)
- Macedonia Grave · Late July · New Milford, CT by Ready Set Go Adventures. 33/58/79 mi fondo.
- Natchaug Epic · Late March · CT gravel fondo ('The Quiet Hell'), New England season opener. 84/68/55/35 mi. By Domestique Events. ~Mar 29, 2026.
Florida (1)
- Dirty Pecan · March · Monticello, FL. 40-200 mi options, 75% gravel. Benefits 4-H. ~Mar 7, 2026.
Georgia (6)
- 6 Gap Century · April · Dahlonega, GA.
- Assault on Currahee Mountain Gravel Road Race · February · Mt Airy, GA (Lake Russell). ~41mi long / 27mi short, 4000 ft. By Chainbuster Racing. ~Feb 7, 2026.
- Clay Road Classic · February · 25/50/75/100 mi clay-road event. ~Feb 21, 2026.
- Maysville Gravel Mayhem · June · Maysville, GA. 62/41/28 mi. By Topview Sports.
- Bird Dog 100 · May · Waynesboro, GA. 143/111/63 km. Stuckey's Gravel Roll series.
- Georgia Gravel Grinduro · October · Clarkesville, GA (North GA Tech College). 31/42/73 mi. 8th annual; ~Oct 10, 2026.
Idaho (5)
- Strada Vino Gravel Race · April (spring) · Eagle, ID at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards. ~5.5 mi laps (circuit race).
- Chafe 150 Gran Fondo · Late June · Sandpoint, ID; new Gravel 40/60 routes near Priest River; hosted by Sandpoint Rotary
- Monarch Grind · Late June · Clark Fork, ID; 59 mi gravel grinder with ~7,900 ft climbing
- Boise Gravel Gala · Late September · Boise, ID. ~Sep 26, 2026.
- Rebecca's Private Idaho · Early September · Sun Valley, ID; 19/56/104/118 mi plus stage race; 2026 = Sep 9-12.
Illinois (4)
- Nineteen-O-Four · April · Fenton, IL. 50/50 pavement-gravel mix. ~Apr 25, 2026.
- Rough Road 100 · Early April · roughroad100.com; references 2026 race.
- Burning Quad · July · Erie, IL. ~July 11, 2026. bigrivergravel.com.
- Seeds and Stones Roubaix · Early May · Waterman, IL. 25/50/75 mi. ~May 2, 2026.
Indiana (3)
- Dust Bowl 100 · Late July · Eminence, IN (W of Indianapolis). 100mi/100K/44mi + kids race. ~July 25, 2026.
- Gravel Grovel · November · Norman, IN (Hoosier NF). 100K/relay/42/30 mi. By DINO Series. ~Nov 21, 2026.
- Harvest 50 · September · Boone County / Zionsville, IN; 50 and 25-mile courses, big after-party.
Iowa (15)
- Driftless 100 · Late April · Gravel race in the Driftless region; 100-mile and 45-mile courses. ~April 25, 2026.
- Hogback Gravel · Late April · Cumming, IA; 66.7mi (whole hog) and 42.3mi (half hog). ~April 25, 2026.
- Iowa Wind and Rock · Late spring (Apr) · Winterset, IA. Free, cue-sheet navigated.
- Pella Roubaix · April · Pella, IA. ~100K main / 50K fondo. Spring classics-style multi-surface.
- Core 4 · Mid-August · Iowa City, IA; ride + run gravel experience. ~August 14-15, 2026.
- Glennwood Superbloom · Early August · Glenwood, IA; 50K and 100K. ~August 8, 2026.
- Cirrem · Late February · Cumming, IA. 100K winter gravel from Cumming Tap. ~Feb 28, 2026.
- Albia Holy Cow · Mid-July · Monroe County Fairgrounds, Albia, IA. ~July 18, 2026.
- Waukon 100 · Late June · 50K and 100K in the Driftless region. ~June 20, 2026.
- Hell of The Wind · Late March · New Liberty, IA. ~Mar 28, 2026. bigrivergravel.com.
- Kalona Horseshoe · Early May · Iowa Gravel Series opener; 50K and 100K. ~May 9, 2026.
- Silver City Century · Late May · 50K and 100K. ~May 23, 2026.
- Fairfield Harvest Rush · Early October · Massdam Barns, Fairfield, IA; 50K and 100K. ~October 3, 2026.
- Turkey Burner · Late October · New Liberty, IA (Big River Gravel); season-ending gravel race. ~October 31, 2026.
- Soldier Cutoff Hillduro · Mid-September · Loess Hills of Iowa; 50K and 100K. ~September 19, 2026.
Kansas (10)
- Open Range Gravel · Late April · Pratt, KS; 100k and 200k through the Gypsum Hills. ~April 25, 2026.
- Stay Fired Up Gravel Grinder · Spring (Apr) · Leavenworth, KS; 25/62/100-mile routes by Santa Fe Trails Bicycle Shop. Historically held in April.
- Riverbank Ride · August · Dwight, KS; listed for August on pinkgravel.com.
- Unbound Gravel · Early June · Emporia, KS (Flint Hills); XL/200/100/50/25 mi.
- Mine Creek Gravel Battle · Late March · Mound City, KS; 50K and 100K through Battle of Mine Creek battlefield. ~March 28, 2026.
- Elrod's Cirque · Mid-May · Winfield, KS (Flint Hills); 16/61/121-mile routes. Typically mid-May.
- La Grind · Early May · Emporia, KS; benefits Handlebars of Hope; 30/50/65/100 mi.
- Wicked Wilson · Mid-May · Russell, KS (Smoky Hills); 50K and 100K. ~May 16, 2026.
- Just A Chill Ride · Early October · Dwight, KS; 50K, free registration. First Saturday of October (~Oct 3, 2026).
- The Rutlader Gravel Fondo · Early October · La Cygne, KS (Isinglass Estate Winery); 25K/50K/100K. Branded 'Scheels Rutlader Gravel Fondo'. ~Oct 3, 2026.
Louisiana (1)
- Rouge Roubaix · Late February · St. Francisville, LA into Mississippi; ~107mi spring classic on mixed terrain. ~February 28, 2026.
Maine (1)
- Mainely Gravel · August · New Gloucester (Pineland Farms); 35mi and 58mi mixed-surface routes.
Massachusetts (2)
- The Mix Tape · April · Fall River, MA; early-season mixed-surface ride by Bikeworks SVC.
- D2R2 · Late August · Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnee, Franklin County, MA; multiple routes 80K-180K. Benefits Franklin Land Trust. ~August 22, 2026.
Michigan (16)
- Barry Roubaix 100 / 62 / 36 · Mid-April · Hastings, MI; 18/36/62/100-mile options. Held mid-April.
- Bary Roubaix 36 / 62 · April · Hastings MI gravel; 36mi Thriller / 62mi Killer. Next: Apr 18, 2026.
- Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder 30 · April · Saranac MI (near Grand Rapids); bike 6-100mi + run. 2026: Apr 11.
- Waterloo G & G 32 / 64 · Late April · Grass Lake (Waterloo Rec Area), Jackson MI; 11mi/50K/100K. 2026: Apr 25.
- The Watermoo · August · Single 111-mi gravel route, SE Michigan; 2026 = Aug 8.
- The Crusher 225ish · Mid-July · 906 Adventure Team gravel event, Upper Peninsula MI; point-to-point + mass start. 2026: Jul 13 & 18-19.
- The Divide 34 / 50 · Late July · Manton MI gravel, last Sunday of July; 19/34/50mi (MGRS). 2026: Jul 26.
- Coast to Coast 210 · Late June · Michigan coast-to-coast gravel grinder; 4th Saturday of June. 2026: Jun 27.
- Melting Man 35 / 60 · Late March · Vandalia MI gravel; 24/39/58mi. 2026: Mar 28 / 2027: Mar 20.
- Arcadia Grit & Gravel 27 · Mid-May · Arcadia, Manistee County MI; 16/28/45mi gravel+singletrack (MGRS). 2026: May 16.
- Irish Hills Gravel · Mid-October · Brooklyn, MI; 100K/50K/mini course. ~October 17, 2026.
- Lowell Classic Gravel Road Race 32 / 50 · Late October · Lowell MI gravel; part of MGRS. 2026: Oct 24.
- MMM Gravel Grinder 40 / 60 · October (historically) · Boyne City, MI; was held first Saturday in October.
- Lord of The Springs 24 / 37 · September · Singletrack/gravel race, Michigan Adventure Racing; 10/19/37 mi options.
- Sancho 200 · Late September · 200mi gravel ultra from Traverse City MI; formerly Bearclaw/MGRS Ultra.
- Uncle John's Dirty Ride 25 / 56 · September · Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns MI; 15/26/56mi gravel (MGRS). ~Early-mid September.
Minnesota (10)
- Hollow Gravel Classic · Early August · Battle Lake, MN; ~80mi, lottery registration. ~August 8, 2026.
- The-DAMN (Day Across Minnesota) · Early August · 240 mi single day, Gary SD to Hager City WI; 2026 = Aug 1.
- Freedhem 76 · Mid-July · Freedhem, MN; Brainerd Family YMCA Gravel Grinders series, multi-distance. ~July 11, 2026.
- KKD (Kasner's Kick Duchenne) · Early June · Farmington, MN; charity ride for Duchenne MD; 17.9/44.3/80/162-mile. ~June 6, 2026.
- The Hotdish · Mid-June · Winona, MN (Driftless); 50K/100K/100mi. ~June 13-14, 2026.
- Granny's Gravel Grinder · Early May · Minnesota (by Wark's Cycling); 25/50/100-mile. ~May 2, 2026.
- Le Gran Du Nord 20 / 58 / 100 · Late May · Heck of the North Productions; 26/54/110 mi; Grand Marais MN; 2026 = May 23.
- The Filthy 50 · Mid-October · Lanesboro, MN (Driftless). Held in October (e.g. Oct 11). Resumed in 2025 after no 2024 event.
- Gray Duck Grit · September · Cannon Falls, MN; Labor Day weekend; 33 / 50 / 69 / 111 / 222-mile options.
- Heck of The North 20 / 55 / 100 · Late September · 19/56/105 mi gravel classic; 2026 = Sep 26.
Missouri (5)
- The Missouri Outlaw Gravel Race · April · Ste. Genevieve, MO; ~45 miles, opener of the Show-Me Mo Gravel Series.
- Nirvana Gravel Relay · Mid-June · Boonville, MO; solo or team gravel relay. Mid-June (e.g. June 14).
- Humphrey's Gravel Adventure · Mid-May · Smithville, MO; by Smithville Bike Co-op. Annually in May (e.g. May 16, 2026).
- Iron Horse Gravel Grind · Spring (May) · Willard, MO (Frisco Highline Trail); by Ozark Greenways. Registration deadline mid-May, so event held around May.
- Holy Roller Gravel Grinder · Early November · Brazeau/Perry County, MO; by Team Noah Foundation, benefits children with congenital heart disease. Typically early-mid November.
Montana (6)
- Big Sky Gravel · August · Red Lodge, MT; 22/50/100-mile race options
- Get Lost Gravel · August · Hamilton, MT (Bitterroot Valley) hosted by Red Barn Bicycles; 32/47/82-mile courses
- The Last Best Ride · July · Whitefish, MT. Sell-out gravel race founded by pros Jess Cerra and Sam Boardman in the Flathead Valley; presented by ENVE.
- BWR Montana · June · Bozeman, MT; 2026 = Jun 19-20.
- The Dusty Bandita · June · Ovando, MT; women+ gravel race, 45 or 85 miles in the Bitterroot region
- Garden City Gravel · May · Huson, MT (Nine Mile Valley near Missoula); 40, 55, and XL distances
Nebraska (4)
- Gravel Worlds · Late August · Lincoln, NE; major gravel race, event week Aug 19-23, main race ~August 22, 2026.
- Winter Endurance 2.0 · Winter (Feb) · Lincoln, NE (Sandhills Global Event Center); self-supported winter event, 100k/50k/25k + 10k run. Held late February.
- Grounded Nebraska Gravel Festival · Late June · Roca / Lancaster County, NE; 25/~60/~100mi multi-day festival. ~June 27-29, 2026.
- Solstice Gravel Grinder · Late June · Beatrice, NE; self-supported; 100+/66+/38+ mile. ~June 20, 2026.
Nevada (1)
- Ruby Roubaix · Late June · Lamoille, NV (Ruby Mountains); gravel fondo, 22/38/62/120.5mi + e-bike. By Rotary Club of Elko. ~June 27, 2026.
New Hampshire (2)
- Kearsarge Klassic · August · Warner, NH; 35mi and 55mi plus elevation bonus; hosted by GRVL Cycling.
- Raid Rockingham · June · Newmarket, NH; 45mi and 60mi supported routes finishing at Stone Church.
New Jersey (3)
- XTERRA New Jersey Gravel · April · Wawayanda State Park; XTERRA gravel bike race.
- Jersey Gravel Grinder · May · RSG Adventures, NJ. Distances 28/55/85 mi. Page shows last edition passed but is the official event page.
- Jersey Gravel Grinder Deux · September · RSG Adventures, NJ. Distances 28/65/100 mi.
New Mexico (1)
- Vermejo Charcoal Burner · May · Vermejo Park Ranch near Raton, NM; 41/66/99-mile gravel rides plus eBike and run
New York (4)
- The Great North Battenkill Valley · Early April · Cambridge, NY (start at Argyle Brewing). 23/51/70 mi mixed-surface fondo. 500-rider limit, 21+.
- Keuka Lake Gravel Classic · June · Hosted by Steuben Brewing Co, Finger Lakes NY. 18/30/55 mi.
- Farmers Daughter Gravel Grinder · May · Chatham, Columbia County NY. ~65 mi, non-competitive.
- The Handlebarley · September · Two-day gravel weekend at Paradox Brewery, North Hudson NY (Adirondacks). 30 & 43 mi routes.
North Carolina (9)
- Bootlegger 100 · April · Lenoir, NC (Wilson Creek Gorge); 58/85 mi; 2027 = Apr 17.
- Uwharrie Forest Gravel Grinder · February · Trans-Sylvania Productions / NC. 29 & 55 mi.
- Croatan Buck Fifty · March · Croatan National Forest area, NC.
- Holly Shelter Gravel Grinder · March · Trans-Sylvania Productions / NC (coastal, flat). 32 & 55 mi.
- Love Valley Roubaix · March · Love Valley, NC. ~50/100 mi, dirt roads.
- Hot Springs Gravel Gauntlet · May · Southeast Gravel, Hot Springs NC.
- Tryon Gravel Gallop · October · Tryon NC, formerly run by Southeast Gravel.
- Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder · September · Blue Ridge Adventures / NC Gravel Series, Wag Valley Farm (former REEB Ranch). 27 & 48 mi.
- Pisgah Monster-Cross Challenge · September · Pisgah/Nantahala NF, NC; ~69 mi, 8,777 ft; 2026 = Sep 12.
North Dakota (3)
- Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic · July · Mandan, ND along the Heart River; 35 / 65 / 100-mile options.
- Nepomuk Narly · July · Pisek, ND. Mid-July, $10k prize purse. Multiple distances plus an 'ice cream' fun division.
- Badlands Gravel Battle · Late May · Western ND Badlands; 40/80/120 mi; 2026 = May 23.
Ohio (5)
- Shawnee Pebble Pounder · August · Hosted by Queen City Wheels (QCW), West Portsmouth OH. 36 & 45.5 mi, late August.
- Funk Bottoms Gravel · June · Glenmont OH, mid-June. 40K/100K/200K, ~7,000 ft climbing per lap.
- Road Apple Rubaix · Early March · Garrettsville OH (Portage/Geauga County). First Saturday of March. 25 & 50 mi, possible mud/snow.
- Black Fork Gravel Grinder · May · Mohican Wilderness Campground, Glenmont OH. 23/30/53 mi.
- Red Eagle Gravel Grinder · May · Benefits Steven G. Cancer Foundation, Geneva OH. 12.5/22.5/43 mi.
Oklahoma (2)
- Land Run 100 · March · Stillwater, OK; 45/100 mi; first major gravel race of the season; 2026 = Mar 12-15.
- Mid South · March · Stillwater, OK. Major gravel race (Bobby Wintle). Mid-March, known for mud.
Oregon (9)
- Goerge Gravel Grinder · April · Oregon Gravel Grinder Series, Dufur OR. 45-100 mi.
- Gorge Gravel · Late April · Dufur, OR; 45-100 mi into Mt. Hood National Forest; largest spring gravel event in the NW
- Sasquatch Duro · April · Mudslinger Events, Carlton OR. 40 & 67 mi.
- Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder · July · OR, July. Pioneer ~350 mi / Settler ~250 mi over 5 days, 4 nights camping.
- Best of Both · June · Bend OR, mid-June (2-day). Dual-discipline road + singletrack, 84/94 mi, ride/race/relay.
- Takelma Gravel Grinder · June · Mudslinger Events, OR. Late June. Dedicated site takelmagravelgrinder.com.
- Cascade Gravel Grinder · Late May · Oregon Gravel Grinder Series, Sisters OR. 44-94 mi.
- Oregon Coast Gravel Epic · May · Mudslinger Events, OR coast. 37/49/60 mi ('Abomination' routes).
- West Coast Gravel · May · Mudslinger Events, Yachats OR. 32 & 53 mi. Round 4 of OTC Series.
Pennsylvania (17)
- Bald Eagel Gravel Grinder · April · Trans-Sylvania Productions, PA. 31/46/73 mi.
- Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo V12 · April · Cliffview Productions, NE PA. Spring gravel classic (13th edition).
- Whipple Dam · April · Rothrock / HVW Cycling, PA. 22 & 40 mi. Part of Rothrock gravel series.
- Mid-State Gravel Grinder · August · Trans-Sylvania Productions, PA. 28/47/69 mi.
- Grinduro Pennsylvania · July · PA. 42 & 79 mi, timed-segment enduro-style gravel.
- Camp Michaux Gravel Grinder · June · Trans-Sylvania Productions, PA. 24/45/64 mi, steep climbing.
- French Creek Iron Tour · Mid-June · Benefits French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust, Phoenixville PA. 24th annual. Road routes plus 60/80 mi gravel.
- Rothrock Grit Gravel Grinder · June · Rothrock / HVW Cycling, PA. 25/45/65 mi (100 mi option cancelled in 2026).
- Oil Valley Endurance · May · Titusville/Crawford County PA.
- Parker Dam Gravel Grinder · May · Trans-Sylvania Productions, PA. 23/52/72 mi.
- Starruca Crossing · May · Cliffview Productions, Endless Mountains PA. 80%+ dirt/gravel, mid-May.
- Transylvania Gravel Epic · Late May · Multi-stage gravel race (Gravel-only ~May 21-23) in Rothrock/Bald Eagle, PA by Trans-Sylvania Productions
- Iron Cross · October · Pennsylvania gravel/cross race, ~60 mi.
- unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley · October · Lewisburg, PA; peak-foliage routes from 38 to 197 miles (Big Lick-200).
- Public Lands Ride · Late September · PEC (Pennsylvania Environmental Council) mixed-surface ride at Black Moshannon State Park; ~late Sept
- The Quick and The Dead · Late September · Gravel race over Mt. Davis, Meyersdale PA; 36/56/75 mi options; benefits volunteer fire depts
- Trough Creek Gravel Grinder · September · Sept 20, 2026; 33.6/40.7/71.4 mi; by Trans-Sylvania Productions
South Carolina (8)
- Race to Valhalla · April · Southeast Gravel Series event, ~April
- Greenwood Gravel Grinder · March · Southeast Gravel Series event, ~March; 2026 edition may not yet be confirmed
- Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo · March · Mt Pleasant Velo; Francis Marion NF; 27/50/100 mi; ~Mar 20-22, 2026
- The Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest · March · Southeast Gravel Series opener, Sumter NF; ~March
- Gravelanche · November · US National Whitewater Center, Huger SC; 35/60/100 mi; ~Nov 6-7, 2026
- Hellhole Gravel Grinder Stage Race · October · Mt Pleasant Velo; 3-day stage race, Francis Marion NF; ~Oct 2-4, 2026
- McCormick Mayhem · Fall (Oct/Nov) · Southeast Gravel Series event, McCormick SC; fall 2026 date TBD
- Kershaw Gold Rush · September · Southeast Gravel Series, Kershaw SC; ~mid-September
South Dakota (1)
- Pine Island Gravel Odyssey · June · Ridge Rider Racing, Black Hills NF; multi-day; ~mid-June
Tennessee (6)
- Gosh Darn · April · Tennessee gravel gathering (Hoot 'n' Holler); ~Apr 3-5, 2026
- Reliance Tennessee Gravel · April · Cherokee NF near Chattanooga; weekend of rides/races; ~late April
- Hardford Gravel Grinder · August · Rapid Expeditions; Cherokee/Pisgah NF; HARDford 50 / HARDERford 75; ~Aug 2, 2026
- The Best Dam Gravel Ride · August · 423 Cycling, S Holston Dam, Bristol TN; ~August
- The Waucheesi · Late March · Rapid Expeditions; Cherohala Skyway; 38/63/88 mi; ~Mar 29, 2026
- Gravel Revival · October · MOAB Bike Shop, Hickman County TN; 11/30/47/68 mi; ~Oct 16-18, 2026
Texas (9)
- Castell Grind · April · Texas Hill Country; 31/45/62 mi; sells out fast; ~April
- Renegade Rambler · February · Self-supported gravel race, NE Texas (Wildcat Thicket); 35/65/100 mi; ~late February
- Texas Chainring Massacre · February · Gainesville, TX; traditional Texas gravel season kickoff since 2010; 75+/50/35 mile routes
- Smithville Gravel Weekend · January · Smithville TX; two-day gravel weekend; ~late January
- East Texas Showdown · Late March · Bikepacking race, Point Blank TX; ~Mar 27-29, 2026
- Rattlesnake Gravel Grind · March · Sweetwater, TX; 15/30/50/70/100 mile gravel options plus trail runs
- Valley of Tears · March · Turkey TX; 2026 USAC Collegiate Gravel Nationals; ~Mar 6-7, 2026
- Gravel Locos · May · Hico TX; associated with Moriah Wilson Foundation; ~late May
- Central Texas Showdown · Late October · Bikepacking race, Castell TX (Hill Country); ~Oct 23-25, 2026
Utah (5)
- Crushar In The Tushar · July · Life Time event, Beaver UT to Eagle Point; 37/69.9 mi; ~Jul 11, 2026
- BWR Utah · June · Cedar City, UT; 2026 = Jun 12-13.
- Dirty Dino · June · Vernal, UT in the High Uintas; T-Rex 98mi, Stegosaurus 58mi, Microraptor 27mi
- True Grit Gravel Epic · March · Gro Promotions, S Utah desert; 64/84 mi; ~mid-March
- Goblin Valley Gravel Ride · November · Elevation Culture series, Green River UT; 38/46/70 mi; ~Nov 8, 2026
Vermont (10)
- Raspuptita · April · Rasputitsa Spring Classic, Burke VT (Northeast Kingdom); 46 mi Class 4 roads; 10th edition 2026; ~April
- Vermont Overland · August · 55 mi dirt-road race, ~7000ft, 8 Class 4 sectors; also 15 mi trail run; ~Aug 15, 2026
- Raid Lamoille · July · GRVL Cycling; 25/55 mi; ~Jul 18, 2026
- The Ranger · June · Tunbridge VT; 5/18/40/60 mi; camp-out + party; ~Jun 6, 2026
- Black Fly · May · Bike or Run, VT Northeast Kingdom; 40 mi gravel + trail run options; ~mid-May
- VT Monster · May · Stratton Mountain Resort; 48mi Nano / 78mi Sentinel / 101mi Titan.
- Copley Moxie Gravel Grinder · October · Fundraiser for Copley Hospital; 50/25/10-mile routes; finishes at Lost Nation Brewing, Morrisville VT. 2026 on Oct 3.
- Vermont Rare Gravel Ride · October · Charity gravel ride by Vermont Rare nonprofit (rare-disease support).
- Knobby Rock Gravel Grinder · September · Ironwood Adventure Works; 34 mi; camping/meals; ~Sep 5, 2026
- Peacham Fall Fondo · September · Peacham VT; ~Sep 19, 2026
Virginia (5)
- The Appalacian Journey · April · Floyd, Virginia; 35/70/100-mile routes; 2026 on Apr 4.
- Dirty Kitten Gravel Festival · July · Rapidan, VA; Locust Hill Farm; lapped 20/40/60/80/100 mile farm-road routes
- Loudon 1725 Gravel Grinder · June · Loudoun County VA; 40/60/80-mile routes; EX2 Adventures; 2026 on Jun 14.
- High Bridge Gravel Time Trial · May–June · ~19-mi out-and-back on High Bridge Trail, Farmville VA; Virginia State Park Adventure Series.
- Unravel Gravel · September · Harrisonburg VA; VA State Gravel Championship; 2026 on Sep 20 (RVA Racing Events).
Washington (5)
- The GRiT Adventure Gravel Ride · July · Snoqualmie Pass, WA; rugged North Cascades adventure gravel; tiered courses
- Why-Not-Chee · July · Part of Peninsula Adventure Sports 'Gravel Unravel' series.
- Bon Jon Pass Out · June · Part of Peninsula Adventure Sports 'Gravel Unravel' series on Olympic National Forest gravel.
- Vicious Cycle Gravel Fondo Series · March through September · Central/Eastern WA; six rides incl. Gran Fondo Ephrata and Wahkiacus Gravel Premier
- Walla Walla Grit · September · Walla Walla WA, Blue Mountains gravel; 2026 reported Sep 13.
West Virginia (3)
- Lost River Classic · August · Mathias, WV; part of WV Gravel Race Series; 28/45/72 mile routes
- GRUSK (Gravel Ride Up Spruce Knob) · July · Circleville WV; presented by Lauf Cycles; multi-day (2026 Jul 9-11); MountainRides.
- Hill Billy Roubaix · June · Mason-Dixon Park, Monongalia County WV; 40/80 mi; 2026 = Jun 13.
Wisconsin (6)
- Coon Fork Forty · Late August · Coon Fork Lake County Park, Augusta WI; 28/45/88 miles; hosted by CORBA.
- Ride Across Wisconsin (RAW) · July · Eau Claire, WI; 175 / 100 / 60-mile routes; hosted by Wisconsin Bike Fed.
- Epic Bikefest Epic Gravel · June · Mt. Telemark Village, Cable WI; MTB + gravel festival; 2026 Jun 5-7.
- Hungry Bear Gravel · May · Cable, WI (Northwoods); 25/60/100 mi.
- Red Granite Grinder · October · Wausau, WI; central Wisconsin gravel hosted by IRONBULL.
- Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind · September · Chequamegon/Nicolet NF gravel + ski trails; 3/20/40/60/80 miles; early Sept.
Wyoming (2)
- The Dead Swede · June · Sheridan, WY at Kendrick Park; 20/40/60/100-mile courses
- WYO-131 Gravel Grinder · Mid September · Lander, WY. 45/75/131 mi; part of Wyoming No Champagne Gravel Grinder Series. Added via event-submission email 2026-06.