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
Ragnarok 105-April 5, 2025
Red Wing, MN
105 miles
Postcard Registration must be postmarked by December 31, 2024
Pella Roubaix Spring Classic-April 12, 2025
Iowa Bike Co.
Pella, IA
100 km, 50 km
Online Registration opens January 1. 2024
Freewheel Gravel Classic-April 19, 2025
Freewheel Bike-Eagan
Eagan, MN
50-60 miles
Iowa Wind and Rock-April 19-20, 2025
Winterset, IA
340 miles
Earth Day Gravel Grinder-April 26, 2025
Imminent Brewing
Northfield, MN
70, 51, 26, 13 miles
Shakopee Gravel Adventure-April 26, 2024
May
Hungry Bear 100-May 10, 2025
Chequamegon MTB Festival Headquarters
Cable, WI
100, 60, 28 miles
Spring Bikepacking Adventure 2025-May 16-18, 2025
The Garage Bikes + Brews
River Falls, WI
Day 1: Red Wing to Zumbrota-50, 33 miles
Day 2: Zumbrota to Lake City-49, 34 miles
Day 3: Lake City to Red Wing-31, 22 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
July
The Fox Bikepacking Race-July 26-27, 2025
Finland Community Center
Finland, MN
135 miles
Tour de Bun Bike Classic-July 26, 2025
Memorial Park Stadium
Montgomery, MN
50, 35, 15 miles
45, 24 miles gravel
August
The Day Across Minnesota-August 2, 2025
Gary, SD to Hager City, WI
240 miles (solo), 240 miles (2-4 rider relay)
Glenwood Gravel-August 9, 2025
Glenwood, IA
100 km, 50 km
Hollo Gravel Classic-August 9, 2025
Battle Lake, MN
70 miles
Postcard registration between April 1st and August 1st, 2025
Bridge the Valley Bike Rally-August 10, 2025
Chestnut Plaza
Stillwater, MN
Road routes TBD
Gravel route TBD
core4 gravel-August 16, 2025
Wilson's Ciderhouse & Venue
Iowa City, IA
100, 60, 40, 20 miles
Coon Fork 40-August 23, 2025
Coon Fork Lake County Park
Augusta, WI
88, 45, 29 miles
Hero Gravel Classic-August 23, 2025
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
Stillwater, MN
Routes TBD
Gray Duck Grit IV-August 30-31, 2025
Cannon Valley Fairgrounds
Cannon Falls, MN
Cyclocross-August 30
222, 111, 69, 50 miles
Zumbro Gravel Challenge-August 30, 2025
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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
Soldier Cutoff Hillduro-September 20, 2025
Pisgah City Park
Pisgah, IA
100 km, 50 km
Dirt Bag Gravel Grinder-September 27, 2025
Sportsman's Park
Clearwater, MN
October
Fairfield Harvest Rush-October 4, 2025
Fishback & Stephenson Cider House
Fairfield, IA
100 km, 50 km
Heck of the North Gravel Classic-October 4, 2025
Two Harbors, MN
100, 60, 19 miles
Online Registration (opens January 3, 2025)
Robyn Rally-October 4, 2025
Saint Charles, MN
56, 20 miles
The Filthy Fifty-October 11, 2025
Lanesboro, MN
100, 50, 25 miles
Online Registration opens June 20, 2025
November
Events will be included as they are made available.
