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The EQUALIZER Gravel Race

Date
Last held Oct 24, 2026, next date to be announced
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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.

Where The EQUALIZER Gravel Race ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

THE EQUALIZER 49'r

54
finishers
3:05:12
median
2:10:40
winning time
13% / 87%
women / men
median 3:05:122:16:214:21:14
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 1,2,3

18
finishers
2:19:36
median
2:10:38
winning time
–
women / men

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 60+

8
finishers
2:59:20
median
2:22:53
winning time
13% / 87%
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 2026 THE EQUALIZER 49'r, the fastest tenth finished in 2:36:05 or better, the top quarter in 2:47:29, and half the field in 3:05:12; the last tenth came in after 4:14:26.

At the 2026 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MENS 1,2,3, the fastest tenth finished in 2:12:20 or better, the top quarter in 2:16:23, and half the field in 2:19:36; the last tenth came in after 2:23:55.

At the 2026 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 60+, the fastest tenth finished in 2:23:58 or better, the top quarter in 2:44:29, and half the field in 2:59:20; the last tenth came in after 3:36:12.

Third place by age group, 2026 THE EQUALIZER 49'r
AgeWomenMen
30-39n/a2:36:05
40-49n/a2:49:27
50-59n/a2:45:58
60-69n/a3:17:59

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 172 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

The EQUALIZER Gravel Race Gravel year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 25 to 54 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:02 to 3:05:12.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
202654 (-27%)3:05:12under 2:36:052:10:40
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, Neck Buff and Last years T shirts (free first come/serve) Thursday Oct 22nd at SBR Bikes and Brews in Chesterfield valley from 3-6. OR race morning in Racers Village 6-7 am. Racers Village…

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
Gravel
Start elevation
About 610 feet
Distances
Gravel
Editions
2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Jul 26, 2025), 2024 (Jul 28, 2024), 2023 (Aug 20, 2023)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: THE EQUALIZER 30, THE EQUALIZER 60, THE EQUALIZER 100K, THE EQUALIZER 50K, STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MASTERS 40+.

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Quick answers

When is The EQUALIZER Gravel Race?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Gravel.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 54 athletes finished the THE EQUALIZER 49'r; the median finish was 3:05:12 and the winner finished in 2:10:40.
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 which all categories ride. Its also The USAC sanctioned MISSOURI GRAVEL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! Finisher Medals, Podiums, 1,2,3rd awards and State Championship Winners Jerseys included. Its also 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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