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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Men - UCI | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | $100$110 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Highlands-Men (19-59) | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:02 AM | $95$105 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Elite Women - UCI | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:10 AM | $100$110 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Highlands-Women (19-49) | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:15 AM | $95$105 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Farmlands-Men (60+) | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:45 AM | $85$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Farmlands-Women (50+) | Gravel | Apr 24, 20278:50 AM | $85$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR 72735
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
The 68-mile bike course climbs 5,603 feet, about 83 feet a mile: hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Highlands_FinalBike, loop, 84% unpaved, steepest 12% | 68 mi | 5,603 ft | hilly |
| 2026 Farmlands_FinalBike, loop, 85% unpaved, steepest 12% | 54 mi | 4,341 ft | hilly |
| Highlands_Shakeout_19 milesBike, loop, 62% unpaved, steepest 9% | 19.6 mi | 1,298 ft | hilly |
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.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
What the organizers of Highlands Gravel Classic cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration. Friday - Packet Pickup and Registration: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR US 72735. Saturday - Packet Pickup Only: 6:00 - 8:00 am. Goshen Community Center, 244…
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Official HGC shake out ride. See Course link for route. 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Packet Pickup and Registration. Location for both events - Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR US 72735. Saturday: 5:45 am…
Course
Start / Finish Location: Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR 72735. Signage will direct participants where to park. 2026 courses: Surfaces - both courses are 85% gravel. Feed Zones: Farmlands (54 mile course). FZ1 (Mile…
Parking and travel
Host Accommodations: Experience Fayetteville. From luxury suites to economy accommodations to a night under the stars - for additional recommendations just visit www.experiencefayetteville.com/sleep.
Awards
First City in USA Awarded UCI ‘Bike City’. Fayetteville is the first city in the United States to be awarded the designation of ‘Bike City’ by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling. The Most Friendly…
Rules and FAQ
Where can I find race photos? www.rbspics.com. Where is the start / finish of the event? Goshen Community Center - 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR US 72735. Where do I park? Parking will be onsite, please follow parking signs. What is…
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The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and gender, along with both Elite men's and women's categories for UCI-licensed riders. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then each 5-year age group (ex 35-39) separated by gender up to the oldest competitor will qualify.