2027 Texas Chainring Massacre
- Date
- Saturday, January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Gainesville, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35ish mile Untimed | Gravel | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 50ish Mile Race Practice | Gravel | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 75ish Mile Main Event | Gravel | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $75 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 35ish mile Untimed and 50ish Mile Race Practice: $50 until Jan 23.
- 75ish Mile Main Event: $75 until Jan 23.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 35ish mile Untimed starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 780 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
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.
Where 2027 Texas Chainring Massacre ranks
- No. 11 of 36 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 23 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 18°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 80 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
- 4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 780 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 Texas Chainring Massacre?
- Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 23, 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?
- Gravel.
- Where does it start?
- 4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240.
From the organizers
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