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
- Included with entry
- Includes socks
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraveLoppet 100 | Gravel | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $50$65 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| GraveLoppet 25 | Gravel | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $50$65 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| GraveLoppet 50 | Gravel | Sep 18, 20277:30 AM | $50$65 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| Mora Bike Tour 25 Mile | Bike Ride | Sep 18, 20278:00 AM | $35$50 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| Mora Bike Tour 50 Mile | Bike Ride | Sep 18, 20278:00 AM | $35$50 after Sep 1, 2027 | – |
| 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 $65 on Sep 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- GraveLoppet 100 and GraveLoppet 25 and GraveLoppet 50: $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: $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.
Course profile: how hilly is Mora Bike Tour and GraveLoppet Race?
The 49-mile bike course climbs 1,184 feet, about 24 feet a mile: flat.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mile course mapBike, loop | 49 mi | 1,184 ft | flat |
| 25 mile course mapBike, loop | 23 mi | 622 ft | rolling |
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.
Where Mora Bike Tour and GraveLoppet Race ranks
- No. 15 of 36 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
- No. 23 of 27 on Hilliest gravel races
- No. 30 of 50 on Flattest bike rides
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
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
- Gravel
- 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.
- 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.
Register by August 31st to be sure to get Mora Bike Tour socks!