Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chula, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Donkey (80 Miles) | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Large Donkey (65 Miles) | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Medium Donkey (43 Miles) | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Small Donkey (25 Miles) | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| Tiny Donkey (16 Mile) | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 20269:00 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 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Big Donkey (80 Miles) starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
184 Willis Still Rd, Chula, GA 31733
- 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.
Race details
- Where
- 184 Willis Still Rd, Chula, GA 31733Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, 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?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 184 Willis Still Rd, Chula, GA 31733.
- 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 Gravel Cycling Community of Tifton invites you to our premier FREE Gravel Cycling Event in South Georgia. The 5th annual "Laughing Donkey Gravel Invitational" is a FREE gravel adventure supported by sponsors and donors. We only ask that you consider donating to our cause. For every $20 or more donation, you'll receive an event t-shirt and other goodies (more details below).
We offer a variety of distances: (80, 60mi, 40mi, 25mi, 15mi) with two aid stations to support your ride.
The Laughing Donkey supports the Anthony Bateman Youth Center Scholarship Foundation. The money raised will be used to fund scholarships for dedicated local students pursuing post-secondary education. Please share this event with your favorite friends.