Western US Gravel Races and Rides Calendar (UT, ID, MT, NV, AZ, CO, WY, NM, CA)

January 25, 2026 — Low Gap Gravel, Grasshopper Adventure Series, Ukiah, CA, 48 miles, 6,164 feet elevation. Join us for an epic mixed terrain adventure that has become a �Hopper Classic�. Exactly half pavement and half dirt, the final 22 miles of dirt will be off the hook! The epitome of Nor Cal adventure riding., Miguel Crawford, [email protected], grasshopperadventureseries.com

February 1, 2026 — Old Man Winter Bike Rally, Lyons, CO, An epic winter adventure featuring 50 K or 100 K of rolling gravel roads, classic Boulder County climbs, fast tarmac, and the infamous Rowena Trail, Josh Kravetz, 303-408-0747, [email protected], oldmanwinterrally.com

February 21, 2026 — Huffmaster Hopper, Grasshopper Adventure Series, Maxwell, CA, 88.8 miles, 4,842 feet or 53.7 miles, 3,085 feet elevation gain. Join us for the classic Huffmaster Hopper starting in Maxwell, California. West of Hwy 5 and east of the Mendocino National Forest lies miles of rolling gravel roads and lightly traveled tarmac. Both routes are 50/50 paved/gravel., Miguel Crawford, [email protected], grasshopperadventureseries.com

February 27-March 28, 2026 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Arizona, Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Cave Creek, AZ, First stop of Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Only 1,000 spots to race on the spectacular �unroad’ course.’Pain and suffering will commence at 7am featuring one wave start for all – there are three event distances. Waffles are served at 5 am. The Expo will open on Friday and run throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day’s heroic efforts, Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike

March 6-7, 2026 — Valley of Tears Texas Gravel, Turkey, TX, Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic Valley of Tears in Texas, a legendary land steeped in tales of endurance and survival. This rugged terrain, once the backdrop of dramatic historical events, now sets the stage for the ultimate test of grit. We will feature 3 different route options — a 44 mile, 70 mile, and 115 mile route., Valley of Tears , [email protected], valleyoftearsgravel.com

March 7, 2026 — Roxsand Gravel, St. George, UT, 25-mile ride weaving through the picturesque dirt roads surrounding the breathtaking Gunlock Reservoir, Aaron Metler, 435-627-4054, [email protected], sgcity.org/races/roxsandgravel

March 19-21, 2026 — True GRIT Epic Gravel Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series (NUE) 100 and Marathon SE, Santa Clara, UT, A Llong, tough, and technical early-season racing tradition. 80% off-road, 84 miles, and 9000 ft of climbing. Also, stage race combining mtb and gravel races, Cimarron Chacon, [email protected], truegritepic.com

March 28, 2026 — King Ridge (Grasshopper Greatest Hits), Grasshopper Adventure Series, Sonoma County, CA, 91 mi. 9,116 ft. (Long), 3 Timed Segments. 65 mi. 5,807 ft. (Short), 2 Timed Segments. Grasshopper is back in SoCo! Celebrate the Series Finale with a 3 segment (2 for the short course) all-road adventure. Bohemian Hwy-Joy Rd.-Coleman Valley-Meyers Grade-Fort Ross-Kruse (dirt)-Hauser Bridge-King Ridge., Miguel Crawford, [email protected], grasshopperadventureseries.com

April 4, 2026 — Salty Lizard Gravel Race, Utah Gravel Series, Wendover, UT, This race showcases the best of Wendover’s amazing gravel roads with views of towering peaks and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Choose from 38, 74, or 98 mile courses. It will be hot, it will be salty, Breanne Nalder-Harward, [email protected], utahgravelseries.com

April 12, 2026 — Bedrock Valley Gravel Ride, Elevation Culture Race Series, Hemet, CA, 108K, 72K, 36K, 10K kids, A Gravel Ride experience around Diamond Valley Lake, 1,2, or 3 loops. This is truly a historic ride in an ancient place. This area’s heritage begins during the Ice Age where the most concentrated number of Mastodons once roamed the earth. The remains of hundreds of Mastodons and other prehistoric dinosaurs were discovered in the bedrock of where the lake now rests, Eric Chrisman, [email protected], runsignup.com/Race/CA/Hemet/BedrockValleyGravelRide, elevationculture.com

April 25, 2026 — Desert Gravel, Fruita, CO, Epic terrain, desert vistas and 5 different distance options (30, 50, 75, 100, 125 miles), giving every rider a thrilling and beautifully rigged Fruita gravel adventure, TransRockies , 866-373-3376, [email protected], desertgravel.com

April 25-26, 2026 — Whiskey Tango Fondo, Independence, CA, 50, 70, 100 mile routes in the Alabama Hills, foothills to the Sierras. Highlight: Whitney Portal Rd climb, Phil Gaimon, [email protected], WTF , [email protected], whiskeytangofondo.com

April 26, 2026 — Gorge Gravel Grinder, Dufur, OR, Gorge Gravel is the perfect early-season ride that is perfect for beginners and seasoned gravel gurus with three distance options., Chad Sperry, [email protected], oregongravelgrinder.com

April 26, 2026 — Jackson Forest Grasshopper Adventure Series, Grasshopper Adventure Series, Casper, CA, Held at Jackson State Demonstration Forest, Miguel Crawford, [email protected], grasshopperadventureseries.com

May 2-3, 2026 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Del Mar, Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Del Mar, CA, Second stop of Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Del Mar Polo Fields. This scenic venue offers expansive festival grounds and stunning coastal routes, making it the perfect location for an unforgettable experience. Riders will encounter fresh road and unroad sectors through coastal canyons, Rancho Santa Fe’s bucolic landscapes, the Coast to Crest Trail, and the Del Dios Gorge; plus, many of event’s infamous unroads., Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike

May 2, 2026 — Utah Summer Games Gravel Race, Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, 3 events out at the renowned 3 Peaks recreation area – Mountain Biking, Gravel Race, and Trail Running. Biking events for all ages, Justin Daniels, 801-673-6315, [email protected], utahsummergames.org

May 2-3, 2026 — Moab Fondo Fest, Moab Bike Fest, Moab, UT, Gear up for double the adventure at the Moab Fondo Fest! Enjoy a 50-mile Gran Fondo on Saturday or a thrilling 50-mile Gravel Fondo on Sunday. Choose one or conquer both, TransRockies , 866-373-3376, [email protected], granfondomoab.com

May 9, 2026 — Wild Horse Gravel Race, Utah Gravel Series, Delle, UT, Explore a land only 45 minutes west of downtown Salt Lake City where hundreds of wild horses roam. It’s wide open. It’s challenging. It’s all unpaved. Distances of 76 or 35 miles, or both courses with the new Super Stallion 104 miles, Breanne Nalder-Harward, [email protected], utahgravelseries.com

May 10, 2026 — Dirty Edge Gravel 50K, Fruita, CO, Riding the Dirty Edge will make you realize why 18 Road is world class. With expansive views of the beautiful Bookcliffs you will ride through the endless gravel roads of the North Fruita Desert before attacking the back canyon section of the Edge Loop. This mix of smooth gravel, sporty fun, and gorgeous vistas will make The Dirty Edge a Fruita classic. Racers will feel supported with three aid stations, finisher medals and age group awards. Sunny and dry, springtime in Fruita is the perfect time to experience the desert on a bike. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road and includes admission to all of the weekend events!, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, [email protected], Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, [email protected], geminiadventures.com

May 16-17, 2026 — Santa Fe Century Gravel Rides, Santa Fe, NM, 40th Edition of our weekend-long celebration, featuring Gravel and Road events on challenging courses that showcase Santa Fe’s extraordinary cycling community! Sunday Ride/Distance options of Century (106 mile tour), the Gran Fondo (106 mile timed ride), the Half-Century (54 mile tour), Medio Fondo (54 mile timed ride) or a 20 mile route. Saturday Gravel Ride/Distance options of Gravel�n (55 mile), or the Gravelito (25 mile) on Rowe Mesa, Santa Fe Century , 505-490-6387, [email protected], santafecentury.com

May 16, 2026 — Volcano Fire Road 120k Gravel Grinder, tentative date, Veyo, UT, Fun and challenging ravel race! 75 miles with 6200’ climbing in the beautiful Pine Valley area north of St George. 56% dirt, 44% pavement. Solo or 2x relay. Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, [email protected], gravelgrinder.com

May 16, 2026 — Wild Horse Gravel, De Beque, CO, Looking to ride some wild west gravel? Ride Wild Horse Gravel this May and choose your own adventure on Colorado’s Western Slope with both a 65- or 30-mile course. Afterward, kick back around the campfire and at the country cook-out for some local music at the High Lonesome Ranch, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, [email protected], Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, [email protected], geminiadventures.com

May 16, 2026 — Stetina’s Paydirt, Carson City, NV, The old way of all-out racing is not the way at Stetina’s Carson City Paydirt. Instead, the Paydirt consists of two substantial timed segments to keep things competitive without separating yourself from dear friends in the dusty west of Nevada’s desert. In addition to on-bike racing, there are two bonus segments that consist of fun and games back at the post-race festival. Riding a mechanical bull and participating in a tire-toss competition could be all that separates you at the end of the day., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], stetinaspaydirt.com

May 22-24, 2026 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 53rd Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton – Saturday and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday – Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Race and vendors., Ian Burnett, 970-259-4621, [email protected], ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

May 24, 2026 — Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic, Grasshopper Adventure Series, Ukiah, CA, 83 miles, 8,163 feet or 40 miles, 3,200 feet elevation. This new Hopper is mostly on Mendocino Redwoods property and is only open to registered riders on the day of the event and the weekend before. Please DO NOT ride on MRC land at any other time or it will jeopardize our chance to hold this special event., Miguel Crawford, [email protected], grasshopperadventureseries.com

May 31, 2026 — Cascade Gravel Grinder, Bend, OR, Experience gravel greatness in the Cascades through three gravel ride distances starting and finishing in beautiful Sisters, Oregon. Small Gravel: 44 Miles, 3500 Feet Elevation; Medium Gravel: 66 Miles, 3500 Feet Elevation; Big Gravel, 94 Miles, 8600 Feet Elevation, Chad Sperry, [email protected], oregongravelgrinder.com

June 12-13, 2026 — Lost and Found Gravel Grinder, Gravel Earth Series, Portola, CA, The perfect blend of pavement, dirt, and gravel roads over 40, 64, or 96 miles of epically beautiful gravel riding in the Lost Sierra. Followed by a festival with live music, expo, beer, and awesome food with lots of good people. More than a ride, L&F is a whole weekend of Lost Sierra fun dedicated to raising funds for the Lost Sierra Route, Greg Williams, [email protected], Kyle Stone, [email protected], lostandfoundbikeride.com

June 12-13, 2026 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Cedar City, Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Cedar City, UT, Third stop of Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, BWR UTAH takes place around the beautiful National Parks in southwest Utah and spends considerable mileage inside Dixie National Forest. The new ’unroad ’course will feature less single-track and more of the incredible gravel rollers and truck trails the area is ripe with. Pain and suffering will commence at 7am featuring one wave start for all – there are three event distances. Waffles are served at 5am. The BWR Unroad Expo will open on Friday and run throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day’s heroic efforts, Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], Brandon Burk, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike

June 13, 2026 — Dirty Dino Gravel Race, Utah Gravel Series, Vernal, UT, Come get Jurass-kicked on 1 of the 3 amazing routes through the Uinta Mountains above Dinosaurland. Choose from 27, 67, or 102 mile routes. It’s going to be RAWRsome!, Breanne Nalder-Harward, [email protected], utahgravelseries.com

June 20, 2026 — Bighorn Gravel, Gypsum, CO, A unique gravel adventure in the heart of the Rockies, starting and finishing in the rugged western town of Gypsum, Colorado. Ram’s Horn Escape – 85 miles, 10K vert, Little Bighorn – 50 miles, 5.7K vert, Gravel Curious (e-bike friendly) – 20 miles, 2K vert, Jake Wells, 970.390.9682, [email protected], bighornevents.com

June 20, 2026 — Belgian Waffle Ride – Montana, Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Bozeman, MT, Final stop of the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel, Participants can look forward to an unparalleled experience featuring Bozeman’s stunning backcountry riding and vibrant outdoor culture. This is a most spectacular gravel course!, Michael Marckx, 760-815-0927, [email protected], belgianwaffleride.bike

June 26-28, 2026 — SBT GRVL p/b Wahoo, Steamboat Springs, CO, a four day festival of cycling in downtown Steamboat Springs and rural Routt County. There are four courses; Green (25 miles), Red (53 miles), Blue (77 miles) and Black (111 miles), Amy Charity, 970-215-4045, [email protected], sbtgrvl.com

June 27, 2026 — Truckee Gravel, Truckee, CA, Three days of activities with a competitive off-road bicycle race featuring the incredible dirt and gravel roads in the Tahoe National Forest, best suited for a gravel/cross bike or a hardtail MTB. 3 course options: 65.1 mi (Long), 58.1 mi (Medium) and 26.2 (Rollout – non timed) + Family Fun Route (15 mi). Benefits the Truckee-based non-profit Adventure Risk Challenge., Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], truckeedirtfondo.com

June 27, 2026 — Ruby Roubaix Gravel Gran Fondo, Lamoille, NV, Gravel Fondo! See the Ruby Mountains as you’ve never seen them before during this one-day bicycle ride or race beginning and ending in scenic Lamoille, Nevada. Choice of a 22, 38, 62 or full 120.5 mile loop on pavement, gravel, and dirt roads. Ride or race the course!, Ruby Roubaix Event Director , 775-389-1862, [email protected], rubyroubaix.com

July 8-12, 2026 — Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Sisters, OR, The adventure of a lifetime- All-inclusive gravel stage race, 250-350 miles ~ 15K-30K total feet elevation gain, Chad Sperry, [email protected], oregongravelgrinder.com

July 11, 2026 — Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic, Mandan, ND, The Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic delivers small-town vibes with big race energy, cash prizes, and 100-, 65-, and 35-mile courses across North Dakota’s scenic, challenging gravel, Melissa Marquardt, 701-221-9833, [email protected], 701cycleandsport.com

July 11, 2026 — Cowboy Crusher Gravel Grinder, Glenrock, WY, Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The routes cover mixed surfaces with anything from champagne gravel to whiskey wielding roads and two-track. Four distances capture the spirit of this grassroots gravel event, 121/75/40/17 miles and 9,000+/6,500/3,200/ 1,000 feet of elevation gain, Tia Leschin, 307-235-6353, 406-930-2311, [email protected], cowboycrusher.com

July 12, 2026 — Butte County Gravel Grind, Chico, CA, Join us for an epic ride through the forests of the Colby Mountain Recreation Area! Kicking off from Butte Meadows, this fundraiser race supports our Colby Mountain Project to build an additional 40 miles of trails in the area., Chico Velo , 530-343-8356, [email protected] , chicovelo.org/buttecountygravelgrind.html

July 16-19, 2026 — FoCo Fondo, Fort Collins, CO, Whether you’re into racing bikes or all day bike parties in the open range of Colorado FoCo Fondo is your adventure. 12-mile to 118-mile options., Whitney Allison, [email protected], focofondo.com

August 1, 2026 — Tour de Big Bear Gravel, Big Bear Lake, CA, Experience the ultimate summer escape at Tour de Big Bear, a weekend-long festival celebrating bikes, community, and the outdoors.�Take on the gravel events: the 25-mile Dirty Cub or the 50-mile Dirty Bear, and�enjoy some epic mixed-terrain fun set against the gorgeous Big Bear Lake backdrop. Once you’ve hit the finish line, sit back and soak up the lively festival vibes with Bikes x Brews Fest, live jams, tasty eats, kid-friendly activities, free fun rides, and more!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, [email protected], tourdebigbear.com

August 8, 2026 — Wasatch All-Road Bicycle Race, Utah Gravel Series, Francis, UT, Featuring the toughest climb in gravel: the Wasatch Wall!� The new courses take you through private dirt roads of Wolf Creek Ranch. Choose from 100, 58, and 31 mile courses (the mini yeti bypasses the wall, phew!), Breanne Nalder-Harward, [email protected], utahgravelseries.com

August 8, 2026 — Tour de Schell, Ely, NV, A gravel race through Nevada’s Copper Country. Distances include: Long Distance 118 mi. 5,438 ft of gain. Medium Distance 81mi. 4,084 ft of gain. Short Distance 64mi. 3,575 ft of gain., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net, bikereg.com/tour-de-schell

August 24-September 8, 2026 — Big Sky Spectaculaire Gravel Race, Bozeman, MT, A 900+/- mile single-stage, mixed surface, self-supported competitive adventure bike ride around Southwest and Central Montana. Start and finish in Bozeman, MT. 450 miles of gravel and 2-track in 22 segments. Plenty of services along the route. Over 25 hours of time bonuses available., H Crowell, [email protected], bigskyspectaculaire.com

September 9-12, 2026 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho Gravel Grinder and Festival, Ketchum, ID, Lifestyle, mountain bike and outdoor festival over Labor Day Weekend. The cornerstone of the two-day event is a 100-mile Gravel Grinder (or 50-mile option) mountain bike race & ride in the scenic Pioneer Mountains of Central Idaho, with renown mountain bike champion and endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch. The weekend activities are centered around giving back to non-profit organizations that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in cycling. Join the Queen of Pain on this beautiful route that ends in a great down-home party with food, festivities, music, and libations., Rebecca Rusch, 254-541-9661, [email protected], Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], rebeccasprivateidaho.com

September 19, 2026 — Salida 76, Salida, CO, 76 miles or km of spectacular backcountry gravel, with views, friendly competition, 3 stocked aid stations, full support, and finisher party, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], salida76.com, shiftevents.org

November 14, 2026 — Borderlands Gravel, Douglas, AZ, 3 courses – 38, 68, 100 miles. Working with the Border Communities to create an international ’neutral’ Parade Lap for the long course rides only – transitioning through the Port Of Entry for about 1 KM. Truly an International Gravel Event – Collaboration between Douglas, AZ and Agua Prieta, MX. New and improved start / finish area – In front of The Gadsden Hotel, Mike Miller, 720-231-0521, [email protected], BorderLandsGravel.com