Coal Miner's Gravel 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Frontenac, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $55
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 100 Mile Open - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 30 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $55 | – |
| 30 Mile Open - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $55 | – |
| 62 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $60 | – |
| 62 Mile Open - GRAVEL | Gravel | Apr 17, 20278:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 100 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL and 100 Mile Open - GRAVEL: $65 until Apr 17.
- 30 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL and 30 Mile Open - GRAVEL: $55 until Apr 17.
- 62 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL and 62 Mile Open - GRAVEL: $60 until Apr 17.
Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the 100 Mile E-Bike - GRAVEL starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 960 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 East McKay, Frontenac, KS 66763
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 Coal Miner's Gravel ranks
- No. 19 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 April 17 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 200 East McKay, Frontenac, KS 66763Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 960 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 17, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Coal Miner's Gravel?
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- Where does it start?
- 200 East McKay, Frontenac, KS 66763.
From the organizers
Coal Miner’s Gravel is Southeast Kansas’ premier mixed‑surface race, starting and finishing at Downtown Frontenac, KS. Cyclists take on the historic mining roads, rolling prairie, and red‑clay grit that define the region. Expect fast hardpack, chunky gravel, punchy climbs, wide‑open views, and everything in-between.
With distances from 30 miles to 100 miles, this event welcomes first‑timers, weekend warriors, and seasoned racers alike. Aid stations are stocked, volunteers are enthusiastic, and the finish‑line atmosphere delivers pure Southeast Kansas hospitality.
Come ride the roads shaped by generations of miners — and leave your own mark in the dust.