
From the Organizer
Did you know that Caroline County, Maryland, boasts 78 miles of unpaved roads? C3's Scratch N Denton Gravel Grinder takes in up to 23.7 miles of glorious gravel and hardpack farm tracks over its full 53.9-mile course. There are up to thirteen separate gravel segments in all to explore! The Scratch N Denton™ Gravel Grinder starts and finishes at the beautiful, brand new Eden Town Brewing Co. in Denton, Maryland. At the finish, the first beer is on us! And so is a gourmet lunch from Caroline's at Eden Town food truck! So, bring your friends, bring your grit, and bring your thirst. Let’s ride gravel and toast the dust afterward. See you in Denton!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenwood 2ne, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
20 ft
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 27 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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25 miles away
PanCan Twilight 5k and Sunset Stroll
14 miles away
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C3 Scratch N Denton
Aug 29, 2026