Gravel Bike Ride

Mora Bike Tour and GraveLoppet Race 2027

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2027
Start time: 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Mora, Minnesota
Entry fee: From $10 · goes up to $50 on Sep 29, 2026
Included with entry: Includes socks

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
GraveLoppet 100	Gravel	Sep 18, 20277:30 AM	$45$50 after Sep 29, 2026	–
GraveLoppet 25	Gravel	Sep 18, 20277:30 AM	$45$50 after Sep 29, 2026	–
GraveLoppet 50	Gravel	Sep 18, 20277:30 AM	$45$50 after Sep 29, 2026	–
Mora Bike Tour 25 Mile	Bike Ride	Sep 18, 20278:00 AM	$30$35 after Sep 29, 2026	–
Mora Bike Tour 50 Mile	Bike Ride	Sep 18, 20278:00 AM	$30$35 after Sep 29, 2026	–
Mora Kids Bike Tour	Bike Ride	Sep 18, 20278:15 AM	$10	–

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 Sep 29, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

GraveLoppet 100 and GraveLoppet 25 and GraveLoppet 50: $45 until Sep 29, then $50 until Sep 1, then $65 until Sep 12, then $85 until Sep 18.
Mora Bike Tour 25 Mile and Mora Bike Tour 50 Mile: $30 until Sep 29, then $35 until Sep 1, then $50 until Sep 12, then $70 until Sep 18.
Mora Kids Bike Tour: $10 until Sep 18.

Online registration closes Sep 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the GraveLoppet 100 starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

400 N 9th Street, Mora, MN 55051

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

Typical race-day weather

Around September 18 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 82°F.

Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 400 N 9th Street, Mora, MN 55051Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,010 feet
Included with entry: Mora Bike Tour Socks; Mora Bike Tour socks
Distances: Gravel, Bike Ride
Editions: 2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026), 2025 (Sep 20, 2025), 2024 (Sep 21, 2024), 2023 (Sep 16, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Mora Bike Tour and GraveLoppet Race?: Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Sep 29, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Sep 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances are offered?: Gravel, Bike Ride.
Where does it start?: 400 N 9th Street, Mora, MN 55051.
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 47th annual Mora Bike Tour again offers 50 and 25 mile events. The Tours begin and end at the beautiful Vasaloppet Nordic Center and tour county roads in Kanabec County. The 50 mile event qualifies for the Mora Classic Series. The 25 mile for the Mora Motion Series.

Or compete in the first annual Graveloppet! There will be 3 gravel race distances, approximately 25, 50 and 100 miles. All three timed races start and finish at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. The 50 and 100 mile races both qualify for the Mora Classic Series, the 25 mile race for the Mora Motion Series.

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