Rural Minnesota hosts numerous established gravel road races, and in recent years, several new events have emerged as annual traditions among cyclists. The diverse terrain, minimally maintained roads, elevation variations, picturesque rural landscapes, and unpredictable weather during Spring and Fall contribute to the enjoyment and challenge of these races. While some events are free, others necessitate registration fees. Most of these races are unsupported, meaning participants must manage their own repairs and support.
This year's schedule will feature a variety of gravel races, rides, and mixed surface events from both within the state and neighboring regions. Some events may have registration deadlines, participant limits, or additional details pending announcement. A chronological list of all known gravel events is provided below, and I will keep this post updated with new information as it arises. Event organizers interested in having their events included here or on my Event Calendars page are encouraged to contact me via e-mail.
March
Events coming soon
April
Pella Roubaix Spring Classic-April 12, 2025
Iowa Bike Co.
Pella, IA
100 km, 50 km
Online Registration opens January 1. 2024
Iowa Wind and Rock-April 19-20, 2025
Winterset, IA
340 miles
May
Hungry Bear 100-May 10, 2025
Chequamegon MTB Festival Headquarters
Cable, WI
100, 60, 28 miles
Le Grand du Nord Gravel Classic-May 24, 2025
Grand Marais, MN
110, 54, 26 miles
Online Registration (opens January 3, 2025)
June
Epic Bike Fest-June 6-8, 2025
American Birkebeiner Trailhead
Cable, WI
Epic Singletrack-June 7
37, 18 miles
Epic Gravel-June 8
50, 27 miles
Kasners Kick Duchenne Charitable Gravel Bike Ride-June 7, 2025
Rambling River Park
Farmington, MN
158, 79, 44, 17.9 miles
Lutsen 99'er-June 28, 2025
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen, MN
99, 69, 49, 25 miles
Online registration opens January 8, 2025
July
Freedhem Gravel-July 6, 2025
Freedhem Store
Little Falls, MN
106, 76, 46 miles
Online registration opens January 1, 2025
The Fox Bikepacking Race-July 26-27, 2025
Finland Community Center
Finland, MN
135 miles
Online Registration (opens January 3, 2025)
August
The Day Across Minnesota-August 2, 2025
Gary, SD to Hager City, WI
240 miles (solo), 240 miles (2-4 rider relay)
Online Registration (Opens January 2, 2025)
core4 gravel-August 16, 2025
Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue
Iowa City, IA
100, 60, 40, 20 miles
Online Registration opens 11/12/24
Gray Duck Grit IV-August 30-31, 2025
Cannon Valley Fairgrounds
Cannon Falls, MN
333, 222, 111, 69, 50 miles
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September
Gritty Goose Gravel Grinder-September 13, 2025
Bertram Lakes Singletrack
Monticello, MN
70, 50, 35 miles
Rosewood Gramble-September 20, 2025
Northland Community & Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN
64, 25 miles gravel, 30, 16, 1.4 miles paved
Dirt Bag Gravel Grinder-September 27, 2025
Sportsman's Park
Clearwater, MN
October
Heck of the North Gravel Classic-October 4, 2025
Two Harbors, MN
100, 60, 19 miles
Online Registration (opens January 3, 2025)
November
Events will be included as they are made available.
