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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Date
October 31, 2026
Distance
Gravel Crusher 18 · Gravel Crusher 43 · Gravel Crusher 66 & more

From the Organizer

Kisatchie Crusher is now a weekend experience in Minden, LA!  Gravel Race & 5k/10k on Saturday.  Road Fondo & MTB Race on Sunday.  Camping or group lodging onsite is encouraged!  RV sites with all the hookups are available at www.recreation.gov $33 a night. search Beaver Dam Kisatchie.  www.CampCaney.com has bunkbed style cabins that sleep 10 for $125 a night.  Kitchen in another building.  Race is at Day Use Area with plenty of shade, amphitheater, picnic tables, AC power, restrooms & sandy beach.  Register by Oct 11th to get a T-shirt.  Post race meal is included in registration price.   

Gravel Bike Race is 18, 43 or 66 mile options.  Course is about 50/50 gravel/paved with good elevation. Chip Timed. 

5k/10k Run or Walk is on paved roads inside the park.  Chip Timed

Fondo Road Shakeout Ride is 18, 33 or 54 miles.100% paved back country roads with low traffic, scenic bayou views & good elevation.

MTB Race is on classic Sugar Cane Trail with some extra thrown in! Dirt, Roots & some Climbs! Chip Timed.

All Participants get a post race meal & T-Shirt.  Register by July 3rd at 5pm for early bird pricing.  Register by Oct 18th to get T-Shirt!

All proceeds go to Bike Minden for trail maintenance & expansion at Caney Lakes & Kisatchie Forest.

Strava Routes will be posted soon!

Thank You

Kisatchie Crusher Event Team & Bike Minden

Events

Gravel Crusher 189 AMRegister →
Gravel Crusher 438:30 AMRegister →
Gravel Crusher 668 AMRegister →
5k Crusher9:45 AMRegister →
10k Crusher9:30 AMRegister →
Fondo Crusher 189 AMRegister →
Fondo Crusher 338:45 AMRegister →
Fondo Crusher 548:30 AMRegister →
MTB Crusher Beginner9:15 AMRegister →
MTB Crusher Cat 39:30 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.

Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.

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XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB?
Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB is a mountain bike race held in Minden, LA on October 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB?
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Minden, LA at 216 Caney Lake Park Rd., Minden, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB

Oct 31, 2026

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