2026 Texas Gravel Champs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Whitney, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $55
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Mile Champs Female | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 30 and Under | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 31-40 | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 41-45 | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 46-50 | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 51-55 | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 56-60 | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 80 Mile Champs Male 61+ | Gravel | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $75 | 15 |
| 35 Miler Untimed Champions of Gravel | Gravel | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $55 | 50 |
| 55 Miler Untimed Champions of Gravel | Gravel | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $55 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 80 Mile Champs Female and 80 Mile Champs Male 30 and Under and 80 Mile Champs Male 31-40 and 80 Mile Champs Male 41-45 and 80 Mile Champs Male 46-50 and 80 Mile Champs Male 51-55 and 80 Mile Champs Male 56-60 and 80 Mile Champs Male 61+: $75 until Oct 3.
- 35 Miler Untimed Champions of Gravel and 55 Miler Untimed Champions of Gravel: $55 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 80 Mile Champs Female starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney, TX 76692
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 87°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 92°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney, TX 76692Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Texas Gravel Champs?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- Where does it start?
- Lofers Bend Park Road, Whitney, TX 76692.
From the organizers
2026 Texas Gravel Champs
Champion is both a noun and a verb. This event is designed for everyone who wants to share their love of unpaved bicycle adventures, whether you are lining up to prove your best possitble time or just riding for the love of the gravel.
Located at the beautiful Lofer’s Bend Day Use Area along the shores of Lake Whitney, this is primo gravel that is just a stone's throw for riders in DFW, Waco, and Austin—and well worth the drive if you are coming from further out!
The Perks:
Post-Ride Celebration: Marked routes with after-ride food and drinks for all participants.