Schedule and packet pickup
BIKE EXPO
Our Bike Expo will be held at Lumpkin County High School next to packet pick-up and registration on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10:00am-5:00pm and all-day Sunday.
Six Gap
- Date
- Last held Sep 27, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Dahlonega, Georgia
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Official race websiteStart location and course
Lumpkin County High School, Dahlonega, GA 30533
- 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.
Course profile: how hilly is Six Gap?
The 104-mile bike course climbs 11,651 feet, about 112 feet a mile: very hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six GapBike, loop, steepest 17% | 104 mi | 11,651 ft | very hilly |
| Three GapBike, loop, steepest 11% | 59 mi | 6,369 ft | very hilly |
| Valley RideBike, out and back, steepest 11% | 34 mi | 3,336 ft | very 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.
Where Six Gap ranks
- No. 1 of 50 on Hilliest bike rides
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Six Gap cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
SIX GAP CENTURY
The Six Gap Century’s ultra challenging route takes you up and down six of the steepest climbs in the North Georgia Mountains. Test your stamina with more than 11,200 feet of vertical climbing over the 104 mile course. Elevations for the…
Course
THREE GAP FIFTY
The Three Gap Fifty’s alternative route offers half the gaps and half the distance, but is nevertheless a demanding and challenging course at 58 miles. Elevations range from 3,109 feet to 3,280 feet. Course Map.
Parking and travel
MORE INFO
The Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty starts in Dahlonega, Georgia, at Lumpkin County High School. There is plenty of parking, with overflow parking nearby if necessary, and restroom facilities and showers will be available. The ride is…
Parking and travel
BIKE LIGHT LAW REMINDER
**For safety reasons, if you plan to ride your bike to the High School from Lumpkin County Middle School or a hotel downtown while it's still dark (before 6:55 a.m.) and after the ride concludes (after 8 p.m.), you will need to have a…
Shirt and medal
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Discounted Registration will end September 7th or at the ride limit of 1,500 riders, whichever occurs first. The registration fee includes a t-shirt, snacks, drinks, showers, and dinner (from 11 am-6 pm) at the end of the ride. Fees are…
Race details
- Where
- Lumpkin County High School, Dahlonega, GA 30533Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- Century, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 27, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025), 2024 (Sep 29, 2024), 2023 (Sep 24, 2023), 2022 (Sep 25, 2022)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty, Valley Ride, Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty.
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Quick answers
- When is Six Gap?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Century, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- Lumpkin County High School, Dahlonega, GA 30533.
- 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
CONQUER THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS SEPTEMBER 26-27TH 2026
Every September, taking place on Georgia's premier cycling routes, the Six Gap Century, Three Gap Fifty and Valley Ride.
During the last weekend of September, two days of bicycling fun with a weekend-long expo and a day of cycling through the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Thousands of cyclists will gather for the Six Gap Bike Expo. The following day, around 3,000 cyclists are expected to make the annual uphill pilgrimage in three noncompetitive rides for the Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty.
6GAP TIMES
Registration - Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday September 27th opens at 6:00 am
EXPO - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm