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Goblin Valley Gravel Ride 2026

Date
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Start time
7:00 AM start (Denver)
Entry fee
From $60
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Start location and course

Wild Horse Rd, Green River, UT 84525

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Where Goblin Valley Gravel Ride ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

Gravel Ride 74k | 46 Miles

49
finishers
3:57:18
median
2:38:15
winning time
41% / 59%
women / men
median 3:57:182:38:236:19:10
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Gravel Ride 112k | 70 MILES

45
finishers
5:01:16
median
3:49:14
winning time
22% / 78%
women / men

Gravel Ride 61k | 38 MILES

21
finishers
3:51:24
median
2:19:44
winning time
38% / 62%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (The Race Time) for Goblin Valley Gravel Ride. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Goblin Valley Gravel Ride?

At the 2026 Gravel Ride 74k | 46 Miles, the fastest tenth finished in 2:53:09 or better, the top quarter in 3:25:32, and half the field in 3:57:18; the last tenth came in after 4:57:00.

At the 2026 Gravel Ride 112k | 70 MILES, the fastest tenth finished in 4:05:43 or better, the top quarter in 4:18:56, and half the field in 5:01:16; the last tenth came in after 6:31:13.

At the 2026 Gravel Ride 61k | 38 MILES, the fastest tenth finished in 3:01:35 or better, the top quarter in 3:14:29, and half the field in 3:51:24; the last tenth came in after 4:28:16.

Third place by age group, 2026 Gravel Ride 74k | 46 Miles
AgeWomenMen
30-394:07:284:01:51
40-494:11:152:55:02
50-59n/a2:53:47

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 74 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

Goblin Valley Gravel Ride Gravel year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 25 to 49 finishers, and the median time rose from 3:16:25 to 3:57:18.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202649 (+96%)3:57:18under 2:53:092:38:15
2025253:16:25under 2:28:342:05:48

From each year's official results for the Gravel; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 8 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Goblin Valley Gravel Ride cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

RACE START TIMES

PLEASE arrive no later than ONE hour before your race start time if you are doing same day race bib and packet pick up. If you have picked up your packet already, and only need to check-in, please show up no later than 15 minutes before…

Schedule and packet pickup

PACKET PICK UP

Option: #1 Friday. 11/6/26 4:00pm-7:00pm. Location: Outside of the main State Park entrance Visitor Center in the parking lot. If you are camping nearby we encourage you to pick up your race packet during this time. You will not have to…

Course

COURSE MAPS | ELEVATION PROFILES

Download the Course Map to your phone and follow along by downloading the Plotaroute Mobile App. https://www.plotaroute.com/mobileapp. GOBLIN VALLEY GRAVEL RIDE. TRAIL RATING | TERRAIN. ROUTES. 112K VIEW THE INTERACTIVE COURSE HERE…

COURSE MAPS | ELEVATION PROFILES, from the Goblin Valley Gravel Ride page

Course

AID STATIONS

Please note that this is a CUPLESS event, so make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel the day of! **Please note that each aid station has approximate mileage based on mapping programs, and may differ a bit from each person's watch…

AID STATIONS, from the Goblin Valley Gravel Ride page

Parking and travel

LODGING | CAMPING

Give your race weekend a chance to EXPLORE beautiful Goblin Valley, UT with scenic LODGING AND CAMPING OPTIONS. RECOMMENDED CAMPING SITES. GOBLIN VALLEY STATE PARK | 1 MINUTES FROM START/FINISH. www.reserveamerica.com. *FREE BLM DISPERSED…

Shirt and medal

FINISHERS

All Finisher's of the 112k 74K, and 61K receive custom super soft tri-blend shirt and FINISHER MEDAL. designed by Elevation Culture. FREE RACE DAY PHOTOS. * LAST DAY to register to guarantee a FINISHER SHIRT is NOVEMBER 1st, 2026. ALL…

FINISHERS, from the Goblin Valley Gravel Ride page
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Race details

Where
Wild Horse Rd, Green River, UT 84525Map
Course
Gravel
Start elevation
About 4,280 feet
Distances
Gravel
Editions
2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 9, 2025)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Gravel Ride 111k, Gravel Ride 56k, Gravel Ride 72k, Gravel Ride 112k | 70 MILES, Gravel Ride 61k | 38 MILES.

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Quick answers

When is Goblin Valley Gravel Ride?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
What distances are offered?
Gravel.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 49 athletes finished the Gravel Ride 74k | 46 Miles; the median finish was 3:57:18 and the winner finished in 2:38:15.
Where does it start?
Wild Horse Rd, Green River, UT 84525.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

2026 ATHLETE GUIDE- CLICK HERE

GOBLIN VALLEY GRAVEL RIDE

The Goblin Valley Gravel Ride is a part of the Goblin Valley Dirt Festival weekend experience that you do not want to miss. Ride along an ancient place featuring thousands of Hoodoos referred to as Goblins, which are formations of mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles. Capture views of historic mining ghost towns, and ancient petroglyphs along the rock faces. This picturesque environment will be a sight to see as you ride throughout the protected Utah landscape. Grab your Gravel, MTB, or E-Bike.

GRAVEL RIDE 112K | 70 Miles take in the views of the historic Utah landscape as you get a 360 degree views a top of the magical mesa.

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