Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Petersburg, Illinois
- Entry fee
- Free entry
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride | Gravel | Nov 15, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
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 Nov 15.
Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
622 S. 7th St., Petersburg, IL 62675
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride?
The 51-mile bike course climbs 1,505 feet, about 29 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Petersburg 51 2025Bike, loop | 51 mi | 1,505 ft | rolling |
| Dirty Petersburg 40 2025Bike, loop | 42 mi | 1,209 ft | rolling |
| Dirty Petersburg - Radio EditBike, loop | 38 mi | 870 ft | flat |
| Dirty Petersburg 30 2025Bike, loop | 33 mi | 935 ft | rolling |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride ranks
- No. 1 of 36 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
- No. 19 of 27 on Hilliest gravel races
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 15 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 66°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
- 622 S. 7th St., Petersburg, IL 62675Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 15, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Dirty Petersburg Gravel Ride?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- Where does it start?
- 622 S. 7th St., Petersburg, IL 62675.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Dirty Petersburg is back for it's 9th edition. Meet at Hand of Fate Brewing in Petersburg, IL at 10:00am for either a 30, 40 or 50+ mile gravel ride.
We will announce routes soon, but have been landing on a similar one the last few years that seems to work well. These were last years, they might change, so check a week or so before for updates:
51: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37933735
40: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41358593
30: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41358603
And our friend Gene made a clean 38 mile version, the radio edit: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37850696
After the ride meet back at the brewery, for some drinks and food. Bring money, it's not included in the registration fee.
Few details: