2026 Texas Chainring Massacre
- Date
- Last held Feb 7, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Gainesville, Texas
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Start location and course
4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results75ish Mile Main Event
50ish Mile Race Practice
Aggregated from official results for 2026 Texas Chainring Massacre. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Texas Chainring Massacre?
At the 2026 75ish Mile Main Event, the fastest tenth finished in 3:35:37 or better, the top quarter in 3:53:43, and half the field in 4:08:37; the last tenth came in after 5:16:27.
At the 2026 50ish Mile Race Practice, the fastest tenth finished in 2:28:12 or better, the top quarter in 2:44:51, and half the field in 3:00:58; the last tenth came in after 3:49:25.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 3:31:42 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 3:45:19 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 4:19:59 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Race details
- Where
- 4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2026 (Feb 7, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: 35ish mile Untimed, 50ish Mile Race Practice, 75ish Mile Main Event.
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Texas Chainring Massacre?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 80 athletes finished the 75ish Mile Main Event; the median finish was 4:08:37 and the winner finished in 3:23:11.
- Where does it start?
- 4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240.
From the organizers
*****1/21 UPDATE - Officially Rescheduled to 2/7/26 Due to Winter Storm*****
Texas Chainring Massacre
The Legend Continues. Kick off the Season Texas.
Since 2010, the Texas Chainring Massacre has been the undisputed traditional kickoff to the gravel racing season. This isn't just a ride; it's a rite of passage. Over the years, the brutal beauty of this course has attracted the absolute best in the sport—DK/Unbound Champions, Gravel Worlds winners, National Champs, Grand Prix competitors, and even a 7-time Tour de France winner have all come to test their mettle here.
Now it's your turn to add your name to the history books.
The Course & Vibe