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Wicked Wilson

Date: February 21, 2022 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: August 7, 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Russell, KS
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Cycling

The Wicked Wilson has everything you expect out of a Kansas gravel race! From rolling fast on pristine gravel one minute to navigating low-maintenance B-roads the next, the hilly, beautiful course will keep racers entertained every mile. 

2022

Distances: 200K & 100K
200K = ~124.27 miles
100K = ~62.14 miles

Categories
Men Open
Women Open
Men 50+
Women 50+
Single Speed

RULER OF THE MOUNTAIN COMPETITION (PRIZES TBD!)

Participants will also compete against each other on several long steep climbs, one of which approaches a 20% grade. Results for these climbs will be determined using Strava. Riders will compete against the others in their categories and must finish their distance to be eligible. Riders also must set their activity on Strava to public. Prizes TBD. 

Check back here often as we hammer out all the details.

Stay Fired Up Gravel Grinder

Date: January 27, 2022 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: April 24, 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 419 DELAWARE STREET, Leavenworth, KS 66048
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Cycling

1 SAG will be provided for the 100 km route (with food and water). Mobile SAGs will be on the route.  

No USA Cycling License is required to participate in this event.

Pre race packet pick up at Ten Penny Restaurant, 529 Cherokee Street on Saturday, April 23, from noon to 5 pm. All packet pickups will require a signed waiver and COVID 19 Questionare.  Both will be emailed to riders.  Riders may pickup multiple packets with signed waivers and Covid Questionare.

Safety Briefing: Saturday, April 23, 6 pm will be via Facebook Live.

Race Day Packet pick-up at Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center, Sunday, April 24, from 6:00 am to 8:00 am - 123 South Esplanade Street, Leavenworth, KS

Breakfast will be available at the Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center Sunday morning as well from 6:00 am to 8:00 am.  You may preorder your breakfast on this registration page.  

Start and finish at 419 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS.  

Emporia Freedomfest

Date: September 29, 2021 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: November 6, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 931 S Commercial St #913, Emporia, KS 66801
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Cycling | Running

Get ready for the 18th Annual Emporia Freedom Fest! Last year we had a tremendous turnout and we know it will only get bigger!.  Registration for all events opens the 1st of July at our RunSignUp page.  Thank you to our long-term and many loyal participants.  It's great to see kids who ran this event now fully grown and bringing their  youngsters!  

Stay up to date on our latest activities through social media - search  @emporiafreedomfest if you have not yet liked or joined our site.

Update on our charity support-  In 2020 we made our 17th annual donation to the Emporia All Veterans Memorial Park,  we were happy to award scholarship donations to the KSARNG 137th/635th Scholarship Fund, the Kansas Enlisted Association project fund, as well as send over 1,000 lbs. in items to service members overseas who were deployed.  

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year and don't forget to follow us on our Facebook page for more updates on what's ahead for EFF '21! 

Maple Leaf Gravel Grind

Date: October 19, 2019 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Baldwin City Recreation Commission - Start/Finish on High Street between 7th and 8th streets
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Cycling

Saturday, October 23rd will mark the 3rd annual Maple Leaf Gravel Grind.  This will be an in-person ride in 2021 and we will offer 3 separate routes, a 16, 35 and 70 mile option that will highlight the beautiful fall foliage in and around Baldwin City, KS.  Each rider will receive a custom medal and t-shirt included in their entry.  All races will be timed by the Timer Guys.     

Proceeds will be split between Prairie Paws Animal Shelter in Ottawa, KS and the Baldwin City Recreation Commission's scholarship fund.

For the 70 milers, we will offer a cash prize for the top 3 riders in each the male and female category:

1st place  $100
2nd place  $75
3rd place  $50

Ottawa Bike and Trail will once again be onsite offering light maintenance as well as swag for sale.   They will also be raffling a brand-new bike and tickets will go on sale closer to the event.  Prairie Paws Animal Shelter will be on site with animals available for adoption as well.         

In addition, all riders that sign up will be eligible for an exclusive ticket buying opportunity to the Maple Leaf Beer, Wine and Spirit Fest that will be taking place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. that day in Sullivan Square (at the start-finish line).  The ticket will include beer, wine and spirit samples, light appetizers as well as food for purchase.

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Cool Hand Luke Gravel Grinder

Date: March 5, 2019 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: April 25, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 419 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS
Registration
Cycling

1 SAG will be provided for the 100 km route (with food and water). 

No USA Cycling License is required to participate in this event.

Pre race packet pick up at Ten Penny Restuarant,529 Cherokee Street on Saturday, April 24, from noon to 5 pm. All packet pickups will require a signed waiver and COVID 19 Questionare.  Both will be emailed to riders.  Riders may pickup multiple packets with signed waivers and Covid Questionare.

Safety Briefing: Saturday, April 24, 6 pm will be via ZOOM.

Race Day Packet pick-up at Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center, Sunday, April 25, from 6:00 am to 8:00 am - 123 South Esplanade Street, Leavenworth, KS

Breakfast will be available at the Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center Sunday morning as well from 6:00 am to 8:00 am.  You may preorder your breakfast on this registration page.  

Start and finish at 419 Delaware St., Leavenworth, KS.  

USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship

Author: Patrick Todd
Date: October 9, 2021
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Lawrence, KS
Race Website
Cycling

The United States Endurance Cycling Federation is proud to present the USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship. Racers do not need to qualify and any rider 16 years of age or older may register for the USECF Grinder Nationals. Racers will push the boundaries of human endurance and winning will require extreme willpower, skillful riding and possibly a little luck.

Race to the Center Half Marathon & Bike Race

Date: July 6, 2018 Author:
Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Smith Center, Kansas
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Cycling | Running

The Race to the Center Half Marathon is a unique race with a unique course! The entire 13.1 mile route is on unpaved country roads. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Kansas Prairie as you run from Smith Center to the Geographical Center of the Contiguous United States near Lebanon. You may run the course, or ride your bike. This race is certified by USA Track and Field Association.

PedalFest 100K, 60K Gravel Ride, 50K, 25K, and 5K Family Ride

Author: Patrick Todd
Date: August 25, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Wichita, KS
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Cycling

PedalFest is an annual fundraising bike ride with a route for every level of cyclist including a 100K, 60K Gravel Ride, 50K, 25K, and 5K Family Ride!

All rides start and end at Heartspring’s campus in east Wichita. Each route is fully supported with SAG (Support and Gear) Stops, so riders can stop to refuel and rehydrate while on their ride.

Your support of the Heartspring PedalFest bike ride is key in ensuring local children with special needs are given the opportunity to receive the therapies and services they need to lead a more independent life. Start a team or ride solo while you gear up to give back!

SCKMC LandRush

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Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 6401 Patterson Parkway Arkansas City, KS US 67005
Registration
Cycling | Running

Categories:Kids 2K Fun Run - 8 - 14 years of age. This is an untimed event with six obstacles designed for all ages, including several water obstacles. Start time is 11:00 a.m.

5K: 15 - 25 years of age; 26 - 39 years of age; 40 - 54 years of age; 55+ years of age. The 5K race includes 12 obstacles of varying level of difficulty, including several water obstacles. Multiple heats starting at 9:00 a.m.

10K Gravel Road Cycling Race: 15+ years of age. Includes a combination of paved street and gravel roads. Course begins and ends at SCKMC. Start time is 10:15 a.m.

17K Gravel Road Cycling Race: 15+ years of age. Includes a combination of paved street and gravel roads. Course begins and ends at SCKMC. Start time is 10:45 a.m.

5K Run Fees: $25 ($30 after 7/31) + $2.50 timing fee; Kids Run Fees $10 ($15 after 7/31); Cycling Race Fees $25 ($30 after 7/31) + $2.50 timing fee; Run/Cycling Combo $45 ($55 after 7/31) + $5.00 timing fee.

The funds raised will benefit South Central Kansas Medical Center, and all money raised will be used as the foundation for growth and development of the services they provide, such as equipment purchases, physician recruitment, and program enhancement.

Open Range Gravel Race (OR200K)

Date: April 27, 2017 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: April 30, 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Lemon Park, Pratt, KS
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Cycling

Overview

Welcome to the Gyp Hills!
​Open Range 200k  is an ultra endurance cycle race through South Central Kansas.  

​This race takes place in the rugged and remote Gyp Hills of Southern Kansas.  Named after the layers of gypsum that form the hills, the Gyp Hills (or Red Hills) are located in one of the most isolated regions in the state.  For part of this course, you will follow the Medicine Lodge River and it’s tributaries. The Medicine River was so named by the Native Americans who found renewal in the river due to the large concentration of Epsom salts.

Route

The 200k course will be approximately 126-130 miles.  The 100k course will be approximately 63-70 miles.  The course is mostly sand packed, gravel, dirt, pavement, and brick roads.  The official route will be posted 5 days before race date.  There is absolutely no trespassing on the private property ranch sections prior to race day (an only by cyclists on the race).

Gravel Grind 100 Mile Bike National Championships

Date: April 7, 2017 Author: Patrick Todd
Date: April 7, 2018
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: 798 N 1415 Road, Clinton Lake State Park Lawrence, KS 66049 United States
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Cycling
Grinder Nationals

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The United States Endurance Cycling Federation is proud to present the USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship. Racers do not need to qualify and any rider 16 years of age or older may register for the USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship. Racers will push the boundaries of human endurance and winning will require extreme willpower, skillful riding and possibly a little luck. When the dust settles the winning riders in each category will be crowned as 2018 USECF Gravel Grinder National Champions and presented with USECF National Championship Jerseys.

OVERVIEW

It’s time for some Gravel Grinding and Lawrence, Kansas is the place! There is a category for everyone from high school to those who are a little longer in the tooth and all who register for the USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship will race for a coveted USECF National Champion Jersey! See what you are made of as you race across a challenging & scenic course as part of the 2018 USECF National Championship Weekend. The USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship will be part of the weekend festivities which include an epic course, great food and a fun & festive award ceremony. The awesome course and time in the saddle with the gravel tribe will make this an epic event to remember.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The USECF Grinder Nationals will consist of a challenging 112 mile ride on gravel roads in Douglas, Shawnee, Franklin and Osage counties of Kansas. Riders will cross sections of the original Santa Fe Trail and pass by a historic Civil War site along the way. There are no convenience stores or gas stations on the course; however riders can access water, electrolyte drink and limited race food at the Oasis checkpoint around mile 40 and mile 75. The course contains a small percentage of black top roads but the majority of the course is on gravel and dirt roads. The roads vary in condition from well maintained to rough and can become muddy if it rains before or during the event. Riders must be prepared for any conditions that they encounter during the event