Uncle John's Gravel Race
Uncle John's Gravel Race is a gravel race on September 13, 2026 in St Johns, MI.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (7 days to go)
- Location
- 8614 US-127, St Johns, MI
- Sport
- Gravel
From the Organizer
Uncle John’s Dirty Ride is a chip-timed cycling event across the flat, fast, dirt roads of Gratiot County, Michigan. Utilizing the ever-popular Uncle John’s Cider Mill grounds as the start/finish, the course(s) will traverse through the wooded Saginaw/Gratiot Game Area and farm backroads lined with 10 foot high cornfields. 99% of the course is on dirt roads.
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Johns, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St Johns, MI
Population
7,712
as of 2023
City Elevation
750 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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7
Days to train
- Race
- Uncle John's Gravel Race
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 8614 US-127, St Johns, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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 — for miles. Enjoy the outdoor adventure and welcoming community.
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Uncle John's Gravel Race
Sep 13, 2026