Highlands Gravel Classic
Highlands Gravel Classic is a gravel race on April 24, 2027 in Goshen, AR, with entry fees from $85 to $100.
- Date
- April 24, 2027 (199 days to go)
- Location
- 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR
- Price
- $85–$100
- Sport
- Gravel
From the Organizer
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and gender, along with both Elite men's and women's categories for UCI-licensed riders. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then each 5-year age group (ex 35-39) separated by gender up to the oldest competitor will qualify.
Highlands Gravel Classic will feature 2 courses...Highlands - 68 miles and Farmlands - 54 miles. The 68 mile course is for Elites, Males (19-59) and Females (19-49). The 54 mile course is for Males 60+ and Females 50+.
Field Participant Caps:
- Farmlands course - 500 total riders
- Highlands course - 600 total riders
Events
Typical Conditions
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
71°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville Exp Stn, 12 mi from the venue.
About Goshen, AR
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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199
Days to train
- Race
- Highlands Gravel Classic
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR
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About This Sport
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Gravel riding takes you off the pavement and onto mixed terrain — dirt roads, packed gravel, and everything in between — for a cycling experience that's more adventure than race.
The community is famously welcoming, the scenery is usually worth it, and finishing feels like you actually went somewhere.
Gravel Racing
Off-road cycling on mixed terrain — pavement, gravel, dirt — for miles. Enjoy the outdoor adventure and welcoming community.
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Highlands Gravel Classic
Apr 24, 2027