2027 CKF UNBOUND Gravel
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Emporia, Kansas
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile CKF Team | CenturyRelay or team | Jun 5, 20277:00 AM | Free | 12 |
| 200 Mile CKF Team | Road RaceRelay or team | Jun 5, 20277:00 AM | Free | 5 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Jun 5.
Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:57 AM, and the 100 Mile CKF Team starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
8th Avenue & Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66606
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 June 5 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 42% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 60 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
- 8th Avenue & Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66606Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race, Century
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 1, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 CKF UNBOUND Gravel?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 5, 2027, 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?
- Road Race, Century.
- Where does it start?
- 8th Avenue & Commercial Street, Emporia, KS 66606.
From the organizers
The Chris Klug Foundation is proud to be a charity partner of UNBOUND Gravel since 2024. To join CKF's 2026 Charity team, please ensure you have spoken with our staff at [email protected] to complete the necessary steps to become a Team CKF fundraiser. It is a 4-day biking event in Flint Hills, Kansas, and is considered the world’s premier gravel event; UNBOUND is a lottery with 4,000 riders. We will be taking part in the 100-mile and 200-mile races with a team of wonderful athletes.