Upcoming Gravel Races

Endurance Grid lists 39 gravel races across the US, from September 2026 to September 2027 across 22 states.

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39
Races
22
States

What gravel racing is

Gravel racing takes cycling off the pavement and onto mixed terrain — dirt roads, packed gravel, farm tracks, and the occasional stretch of asphalt. Race day is usually a mass start on a rural course, and the bunch shatters over the first climbs and rough sections.

Events range from short entry-level routes to 100+ mile epics, and aid stations sit farther apart than on the road, so riders are largely self-supported between them. Elite fields can be fast, but many riders are there for the challenge and the finish — the gravel scene is known for being welcoming to first-timers.

Short
<30 mi

Best starting point. Many events offer a short or “fun ride” route — the friendliest way to experience the terrain and community.

Medium
30–75 mi

A solid day on dirt, where pacing, fueling, and self-sufficiency start to matter.

Long
75+ mi

The classic gravel epic — flagship events stretch past 100 miles, some to 200 and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many gravel races are there in the US?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 39 upcoming gravel races across 22 states.
Which states have the most gravel races?
The states with the most gravel races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Michigan, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and Kansas.
What are the gravel distances?
Gravel races are held at 100+ mi, 10K, 25–50 mi, 30+ mi, 50–100 mi, 5K, Half Marathon, Metric Century, and more distances.
What is a gravel race?
Gravel racing is a bike race held on unpaved gravel and dirt roads over a set distance. To learn more about what a gravel race is, check out Endurance Grid's sports guide.
How is gravel racing different from road cycling?
The surface and the self-sufficiency. Gravel courses are mostly unpaved — dirt, gravel, and farm roads — which rewards bike handling over top-end speed, and aid stations are spaced farther apart (sometimes 20–40 miles), so riders are largely self-supported between them.