
The EQUALIZER Gravel Race is a gravel race on October 24, 2026 in Marthasville, MO, with entry fees from $69 to $79.
From the Organizer
The Equalizer Groad Gravel Race rolls out in 2026, Saturday morning, October 24th, from Marthasville Mo!
The Equalizer is many things. Its the new and awesome 49 Mile Equalizer. Its also The USAC sanctioned MISSOURI GRAVEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! T-shirts/ 1,2,3rd medals and Winners Jerseys included. Its also a qualifier on the SBR Grand Prix as well as taking place simultaneously with the EQUALIZER Run and Recoverfest.. and yes you have full access to the recovery sessions! (Shower up, hit the Cold Plunge/Instructor led Yoga Stretch)
Event Also includes: Free camping at Wessel Park at the Katy Caboose both nights.⛺ Race Saturday morning. BBQ lunch Saturday afternoon. (OUTLAW burgers IYKYK🤩) Award ceremony. FINISHER MEDALS-new this year! Bring your running friends for the 5 mile, 10 mile or Half Marathon on timed 1 mile loops through town. Hang out and recover with them! Stay for the Music, Cold Plunge, Yoga Stretch sessions and Shakeout ride.
Showers and bathrooms available across the street at the Ballfields and at the KT Caboose.🚿 😍
The OLD 50K route will join the 49'r through the full classic Equalizer loop through Warrenton and all of the most awesome and refreshing creek crossings from yesteryear. Choose either the 49'r or the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUTE which is the same 49 miles and dont worry, it still hits the Kersten Krusher 10 miles from the finish, but only 1 lap of that this year.
ALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDERS will race the Official State Championship 49 mile course. Missouri State Champion Winners Jersey Included for categoy winners. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place podiums and medals and everything else the EQUALIZER offers is available to both 49'r and STC registrants.
State Championship Contenders....You MUST have a current USAC ANNUAL licence AND be a resident of Missouri.
You do not need any licence to race the 49'r. Your one day USAC licence is covered within the registration costs so you can just show up and ride although we will need the 1 Day USAC Form filled out..Easy.
USAC points are not required or needed to register for a certain State Championship Gravel category.
Regardless of your choice, all get the opportunity to hammer the fast road sections peppered by limestone gravel through the rolling countryside of Marthasville and Warrenton through the Aid stations and checkpoints back into racers village.
State Championship category winners will get The Roy Doskal Realty Equalizer State Championship Jersey and Mo State Medals. Also Custom medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at the Podium Ceremony in the Age Group categories.
The Equalizer is fast enough for the pavement pounder, yet technical enough for the gravel grinders, and most importanter.. Fun and safe for everyone. Aid station for both distances at mile 33. (water/ice/sports drink) Bring your sag bag if you need food you cant haul. We will have it ready for you there. Trailing/roaming sag as well.
Post race food, snacks, beverages, music, podiums, pics, and FINISHERS MEDAL! Award Ceremony for the 49'r and STC course also have awards for the Top 3 in all A.G.10yr increments.
New this year, There is a RUN & RECOVERFEST! After your race, you are encouraged to stay and Cold Plunge, Yoga Stretch, and all of the other activities at The EQUALIZER RUN & RECOVERFEST! All included with your registration here. Tell your running friends, there is a 5 mile/10mile and Half Marathon option. More info below.
Race this for a great cause! Please consider donating to our Charity Partner Trailnet, The are truly doing great things for biking in our area and recieve 100% of your donation.
Its more than a bike race, its ALSO the EQUALIZER Run and Recover-Fest.
Glory awaits.
Weather
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
66°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Washington, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
559 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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