Gravel Grovel 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Norman, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $50 on Nov 19, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100k | GravelBike 62.1 mi | Nov 21, 20269:30 AM | $85$105 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 100k 2-3person Relay | GravelRelay or team | Nov 21, 20269:30 AM | $60$75 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 100k Tandem | GravelRelay or team | Nov 21, 20269:30 AM | $60$75 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 42 Mile | Gravel | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $70$90 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 30 Mile | Gravel | Nov 21, 202610:30 AM | $55$75 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 30 Mile Jr. | Gravel | Nov 21, 202610:30 AM | $35$50 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
| 30 Mile EBike | Gravel | Nov 21, 202610:40 AM | $40$50 after Nov 19, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Gravel fee goes up to $50 on Nov 19, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 100k: $85 until Nov 19, then $105 until Nov 21.
- 100k 2-3person Relay and 100k Tandem: $60 until Nov 19, then $75 until Nov 21.
- 42 Mile: $70 until Nov 19, then $90 until Nov 21.
- 30 Mile: $55 until Nov 19, then $75 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:34 AM, and the 100k starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 900 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
12975 W County Rd 925 N, Norman, IN 47264
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 Gravel Grovel ranks
- No. 7 of 36 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
- No. 22 of 50 on Largest gravel races in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2025 results
All results100k
30 Mile
42 Mile
Aggregated from official results (DINO LLC) for Gravel Grovel. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Gravel Grovel?
At the 2025 100k, the fastest tenth finished in 3:20:13 or better, the top quarter in 3:40:53, and half the field in 4:17:39; the last tenth came in after 5:49:06.
At the 2025 30 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:42 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:35, and half the field in 2:49:39; the last tenth came in after 4:03:55.
At the 2025 42 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 2:29:21 or better, the top quarter in 2:48:08, and half the field in 3:02:35; the last tenth came in after 4:06:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 3:09:50 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 3:33:50 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 3:37:02 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 3:31:16 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 4:35:55 |
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 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 85 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
- 12975 W County Rd 925 N, Norman, IN 47264Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 900 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Gravel Grovel?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 19, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 71 athletes finished the 100k; the median finish was 4:17:39 and the winner finished in 3:06:42.
- Where does it start?
- 12975 W County Rd 925 N, Norman, IN 47264.
From the organizers
The race is the original gravel road race in Indiana.
The 100k course has about 4300' of climbing, a mix of gravel and pavement with a few miles of trail.
Grab some friends and do the all 2-3p 100k Relay with segments of 16-24ish miles.
The 42mile course takes you through the pristine gravel of Charles C. Deam Wilderness while having challenging climbs.
Also, the 30mile Course is a truly breath taking Gravel ride taking you through the most scenic sections of HNF such as Charles C. Deam Wilderness while offering a Ebike division for the less serious riders looking for a fun time!