The AlKEMist Gravel Fest 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (North Dakota)
- Location
- Mandan, North Dakota
- Entry fee
- From $50
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AlKemist - 55-mile | Gravel | Oct 2, 202710:00 AM | $60 | – |
| The AlKemist eBike - 55-mile | GravelBike 55 mi | Oct 2, 202710:00 AM | $60 | – |
| The Elixir - 30-mile | Gravel | Oct 2, 202711:00 AM | $50 | – |
| The Elixir eBike - 30-mile | GravelBike 30 mi | Oct 2, 202711:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The AlKemist - 55-mile and The AlKemist eBike - 55-mile: $60 until Oct 2.
- The Elixir - 30-mile and The Elixir eBike - 30-mile: $50 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:41 AM, and the The AlKemist - 55-mile starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,870 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5321 Graner Park Rd, Mandan, ND 58554
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where The AlKEMist Gravel Fest ranks
- No. 16 of 36 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
- No. 35 of 50 on Largest gravel races in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (4 years)The Elixir - 30-mile
The AlKemist - 55-mile
Aggregated from official results for The AlKEMist Gravel Fest. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The AlKEMist Gravel Fest?
At the 2026 The Elixir - 30-mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:49:33 or better, the top quarter in 1:55:10, and half the field in 2:11:58; the last tenth came in after 3:13:47.
At the 2026 The AlKemist - 55-mile, the fastest tenth finished in 3:05:18 or better, the top quarter in 3:30:18, and half the field in 3:47:06; the last tenth came in after 4:49:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:49:07 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:49:46 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 2:05:09 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 2:06:48 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:56:25 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:54:28 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 23 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
The AlKEMist Gravel Fest Gravel year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 36 to 49 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:08:28 to 2:11:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 (+36%) | 2:11:58 | under 1:49:33 | 1:43:32 |
| 2025 | 36 (+3%) | 2:07:37 | under 1:48:56 | 1:38:20 |
| 2024 | 35 (-3%) | 4:23:48 | under 3:50:02 | 3:19:41 |
| 2023 | 36 | 2:08:28 | under 1:44:13 | 1:39:30 |
From each year's official results for the Gravel; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 2 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5321 Graner Park Rd, Mandan, ND 58554Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 1,870 feet
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 2, 2027), 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is The AlKEMist Gravel Fest?
- Saturday, October 2, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 49 athletes finished the The Elixir - 30-mile; the median finish was 2:11:58 and the winner finished in 1:43:32.
- Where does it start?
- 5321 Graner Park Rd, Mandan, ND 58554.
From the organizers
The AlKemist Gravel Fest — October 2, 2027 | Mandan, North Dakota
Brewed for the Bold. Born on Gravel.
The AlKemist Gravel Fest was first brewed up in 2018 after exploring some of the most rugged and rewarding gravel roads in Morton County, North Dakota. Now it’s one of the region’s most anticipated fall gravel races — bringing together cyclists who crave challenge, community, and an unbeatable view.