Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB
- Date
- September 12–13, 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 Sept 12th. Road Fondo & MTB Race on Sunday Sept 13th. 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 Sept 3rd at 11:59pm 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. E-bikes are welcome.
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. E-bikes are welcome.
MTB Race is on classic Sugar Cane Trail with some extra thrown in! Dirt, Roots & some Climbs! Chip Timed. E-bikes are not allowed on MTB trails per Rangers.
All Participants get a post race meal & T-Shirt. Register by July 3rd at 5pm for early bird pricing. Register by Sept 3rd 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
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Minden, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Minden, LA
Population
11,604
as of 2023
Elevation
223 ft
Nearest Airport
SHV
Shreveport Regional Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB
- Date
- September 12–13, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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, Louisiana on September 12, 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, September 12, 2026 in Minden, Louisiana 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
Sep 12, 2026