The Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Terre Haute, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $60 on Apr 24, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebike Long Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Ebike Medium Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Expert Long Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Expert Medium Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Novice Long Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Novice Medium Distance | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
| Single Speed Open | Gravel | May 1, 202711:00 AM | $40$60 after Apr 24, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Apr 23, then $60 until Apr 30.
Online registration closes Apr 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:51 AM, and the Ebike Long Distance starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10700 Bono Rd, Terre Haute, IN 47802
- 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 The Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder?
The 63-mile bike course climbs 1,353 feet, about 21 feet a mile: flat.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lil more than a metric (copy)Bike, loop | 63 mi | 1,353 ft | flat |
| Gravel Grinder MediumBike, loop | 32 mi | 797 ft | flat |
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 The Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder ranks
- No. 8 of 38 on Cheapest gravel races in the US
- No. 25 of 27 on Hilliest gravel races
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 1 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 10700 Bono Rd, Terre Haute, IN 47802Map
- Course
- Gravel
- Start elevation
- About 560 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Gravel
- Editions
- 2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The Steel Dynamics Garbage Mountain Gravel Grinder?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Apr 24, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 10700 Bono Rd, Terre Haute, IN 47802.
- 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
Steel Dynamics Inc presents a Springtime Gravel race with fabulous views of well-known attractions like Garbage Mountain (the local dump) both out and inbound, ride by many pork and turkey farms, and over Numerous train tracks in this Lil more than a Metric long course. There will also be a medium-length course that cuts off the final loop at the Sag stop.
This will be an all-weather event (barring serious weather) so dress accordingly.
The course is a mix of chunky gravel, dirt roads, a bit of pavement, a few hills, and probably lots of mud.