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The EQUALIZER Gravel Race 2026

Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $79 · goes up to $99 on Oct 23, 2026
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 40+GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 50+GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 60+GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 1,2,3GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 4-5GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WOMENS 1,2,3GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WOMENS 4-5GravelOct 24, 20267:30 AM$79$99 after Oct 23, 2026–
THE EQUALIZER 49'rGravelOct 24, 20267:35 AM$79$89 after Oct 23, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Gravel fee goes up to $99 on Oct 23, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 40+ and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 50+ and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 60+ and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 1,2,3 and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 4-5 and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WOMENS 1,2,3 and STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WOMENS 4-5: $79 until Oct 22, then $99 until Oct 24.
  • THE EQUALIZER 49'r: $79 until Oct 23, then $89 until Oct 24.

Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 40+ starts at 7:30 AM.

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

Start location and course

W S St, Marthasville, MO 63357

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

THE EQUALIZER 50K XL

74
finishers
2:45:16
median (5:19 /mi)
2:01:19
winning time
16% / 84%
women / men
median 2:45:162:01:404:49:11
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

THE EQUALIZER 100K

20
finishers
4:13:33
median (4:05 /mi)
3:36:50
winning time
7% / 93%
women / men

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 50+

11
finishers
4:05:47
median (3:57 /mi)
3:18:55
winning time
25% / 75%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for The EQUALIZER Gravel Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The EQUALIZER Gravel Race?

At the 2025 THE EQUALIZER 50K XL, the fastest tenth finished in 2:16:29 or better, the top quarter in 2:26:21, and half the field in 2:45:16; the last tenth came in after 3:34:10.

At the 2025 THE EQUALIZER 100K, the fastest tenth finished in 3:40:23 or better, the top quarter in 3:50:00, and half the field in 4:13:33; the last tenth came in after 5:00:10.

At the 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 50+, the fastest tenth finished in 3:18:57 or better, the top quarter in 3:52:27, and half the field in 4:05:47; the last tenth came in after 5:00:08.

Third place by age group, 2025 THE EQUALIZER 50K XL
AgeWomenMen
30-392:39:432:03:42
40-49n/a2:12:12
50-59n/a2:29:50
60-69n/a2:30:18

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 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 218 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

The EQUALIZER Gravel Race Gravel year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 25 to 74 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:02 to 2:45:16.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202574 (+61%)2:45:16under 2:16:292:01:19
202446 (+84%)4:09:04under 3:32:123:21:48
20232536:02under 5:310:49

From each year's official results for the Gravel; virtual options are left out.

From the race's page

What the organizers of The EQUALIZER Gravel Race cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick Up

You can pick up your packet with your Race number, T-shirt and swag Thursday Oct 22nd at SBR Bikes and Brews in Chesterfield valley from 3-6. OR race morning in Racers Village 6-7:15am. Racers Village is at the Marthasville City Park…

Course

Course Details

The course takes you through roads that look untouched by time. Into the beautiful and "beastiful" rolling hills of Warren county highland farm country. Gravel consistency ranges from fast hard packed crushed limestone, to loose gravel, to…

Parking and travel

Camping and Lodging

Primitive camping is available for free at the KT Caboose and in Wessel Park Saturday night. (the field next to the Marthasville Katy Trail head/State Park) Bathrooms and showers are available literally across the street at the Ballfields…

Rules and FAQ

Refund Policy

No refunds. Each participant must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to…

Rules and FAQ

USAC FAQ

The Equalizer is a USAC Sanctioned and Officiated event. That sounds Official! Indeed it is. Here are some F.A.Q. answers. 1. If you do NOT have an ANNUAL USAC Licence, You will need a 1 day licence to participate. Not to worry, we will…

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Race details

Where
W S St, Marthasville, MO 63357Map
Course
Road
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Gravel
Editions
2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 28, 2024), 2023 (Aug 20, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is The EQUALIZER Gravel Race?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $79 before processing fees, and rises to $99 on Oct 23, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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?
Gravel.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 74 athletes finished the THE EQUALIZER 50K XL; the median finish was 2:45:16 and the winner finished in 2:01:19.
Where does it start?
W S St, Marthasville, MO 63357.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The Equalizer Groad Gravel Race rolls out in 2026, Saturday morning, October 24th, from Marthasville Mo!

The Equalizer is many things. Its the new and awesome 49 Mile Equalizer. Its also The USAC sanctioned MISSOURI GRAVEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! T-shirts/ 1,2,3rd medals and Winners Jerseys included. Its also a qualifier on the SBR Grand Prix as well as taking place simultaneously with the EQUALIZER Run and Recoverfest.. and yes you have full access to the recovery sessions! (Shower up, hit the Cold Plunge/Instructor led Yoga Stretch)

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