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Seeds & Stones Roubaix

Seeds & Stones Roubaix is a gravel race on May 2, 2027 in Waterman, IL, with entry fees from $29.99 to $49.99.

Date
May 2, 2027 (173 days to go)
Price
$29.99–$49.99
Sport
Gravel

From the Organizer

Just 1 hour from Chicago's Loop enjoy riding flat & lightly rolling country gravel roads.  Ride through farmlands as farmers make their final preparations for planting season.  The event will start & finish on a cinder track in Waterman, IL with a finish chute like none other in gravel.  Our event is unique in many ways.
- Prior to the ride there is Pancakes & Coffee free to all riders (6:30am-8:00am)
- Choose your distance on the fly. Mid-event riders will choose whether to head to the finish or take on more gravel (25/50/75 mi courses)
- All courses are marked with will have course marshals or police.
- 5 Strava Style Segment Premes on course.  
- For 2026 the event will have 25ish mile, 50ish mile, and 75ish mile timed courses.
- Finish on a gravel track to a butter dipped roasted corn.

With your registration we will make a donation to the Waterman Lions Club & a minimum of 1 pound of food per entry to the Hinckley Area Food Pantry.  In the add ons section all riders have an opportunity to pre purchase post ride burgers & beers.  You will also have an opportunity to further support these organizations.

Please consider purchasing registration insurance for the event.  This is the only path to receive a refund or deferral.

Events

Adult Competitive Gravel Cycling Event$49.99
Adult Recreational Gravel Cycling Event$49.99
Junior 25 mile Gravel Cycling Event$29.99
Adult E-Bike Friendly Gravel Cycling Event$49.99

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

65°

Typical Low

42°

Chance of Rain

41%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Shabbona 5 Nne, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:50 AMSunset 7:54 PMDaylight 14h 4m

About Waterman, IL

Nearest Airport

RFD

Chicago Rockford International Airport · 34 mi

Major Hub

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 47 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

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Waiting For?

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173

Days to train

Race
Seeds & Stones Roubaix
Date
May 2, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Seeds & Stones Roubaix?
Seeds & Stones Roubaix is a gravel race held in Waterman, Illinois on May 2, 2027. 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 Seeds & Stones Roubaix?
Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Waterman, Illinois at 425 S Elm St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Seeds & Stones Roubaix?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Seeds & Stones Roubaix

May 2, 2027

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