
Seeds & Stones Roubaix is a gravel race on May 2, 2027 in Waterman, IL, with entry fees from $29.99 to $49.99.
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.
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.
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Seeds & Stones Roubaix
May 2, 2027