San Juan Gravel Classic
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- PO BOx 1154, Ridgway, CO
- Distance
- San Juan Gravel Classic - 22 Mile Ride · San Juan Gravel Classic - 44 Mile Ride
From the Organizer
San Juan Gravel Classic
July 25, 2026 | Ridgway, Colorado
Join us for the inaugural San Juan Gravel Classic in Ridgway, Colorado. Destined to become a classic, the SJGC is a fully supported gravel ride through the wide-open backroads of Ouray County with quiet roads and fantastic big mountain views. Choose a 22-mile pastoral out-and-back with about 1,500 feet of climbing, or step up to the 44-mile route with just over 4,300 feet of gain. It’s not a race(!), just a solid day in the saddle in the most spectacular corner of Colorado.
We’ll start and finish in Ridgway Town Park, where riders come back together for food, some live music, and a well-earned good beer.
Every mile ridden supports the Ouray Advocates for Kids Foundation (OAK), helping fund programs and opportunities for kids right here in Ouray County.
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
85°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ridgway, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ridgway, CO
Elevation
7,073 ft
Nearest Airport
TEX
Telluride Regional Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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. More adventure than road racing, more accessible than mountain biking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the San Juan Gravel Classic?
- San Juan Gravel Classic is a gravel race held in Ridgway, Colorado on July 25, 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 gravel races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the San Juan Gravel Classic?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Ridgway, Colorado at PO BOx 1154, Ridgway, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the San Juan Gravel Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
San Juan Gravel Classic
Jul 25, 2026