Flat Bastard Gravel Grind 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Welsh, Louisiana
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Bastard 37 miler | Road Race | Apr 10, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Flat Bastard 65 miler | Road Race | Apr 10, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Road Race fee goes up to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Flat Bastard 37 miler: $35 until Jan 1, then $40 until Feb 15, then $45 until Mar 15, then $50 until Apr 5, then $55 until Apr 10.
- Flat Bastard 65 miler: $45 until Jan 1, then $50 until Feb 15, then $55 until Mar 15, then $60 until Apr 5, then $65 until Apr 10.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Flat Bastard 37 miler starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
103 W. Grove St., Welsh, LA 70591
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 April 10 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 103 W. Grove St., Welsh, LA 70591Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Flat Bastard Gravel Grind?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 10, 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.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 103 W. Grove St., Welsh, LA 70591.
From the organizers
Forget the mountains. Forget the climbing. Out here, the road keeps rolling, the miles keep coming, and there’s nowhere to hide.
Welcome to the Flat Bastard Gravel Grind, a Southwest Louisiana gravel event built for riders who know that flat doesn’t mean easy. Starting and finishing at Sportsman’s Park in Welsh, Louisiana, this event takes you down the quiet backroads of Southwest Louisiana, across open country, and across the historic Lorrain Bridge.