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Gravel races near Grand Junction

Short answer: 9 gravel races on our list start within about 150 miles of Grand Junction (straight line). Closest: Desert Gravel (12 mi); Wild Horse Gravel (26 mi); Bighorn Gravel (94 mi); The Gunni Grinder (95 mi); Leadville Trail 100 MTB (122 mi).

Last checked: (each race page shows its own date). Dates can change; confirm on the official site.

RaceWhereMiles away*Race dateEntry
Desert GravelFruita, CO12Apr 24, 2027open
Wild Horse GravelDe Beque, CO26May 15, 2027open
Bighorn GravelGypsum, CO94Jun 19, 2027open
The Gunni GrinderGunnison, CO95Sep 11, 2027open
Leadville Trail 100 MTBLeadville, CO122Aug 14, 2027lottery
KowTown GravelKremmling, CO134Jun 12, 2027open
Outlaw GravelSteamboat Springs, CO134May 23, 2027open
SBT GRVLSteamboat Springs, CO134Jun 27, 2027lottery
Salida 76Salida, CO143Sep 19, 2026 last knownopen

*Straight-line miles from central Grand Junction to the race town. Driving distance is longer, especially over mountain passes.

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FAQ

What gravel races are near Grand Junction?

9 within about 150 straight-line miles: Desert Gravel (12 mi), Wild Horse Gravel (26 mi), Bighorn Gravel (94 mi), The Gunni Grinder (95 mi), Leadville Trail 100 MTB (122 mi), KowTown Gravel (134 mi), Outlaw Gravel (134 mi), SBT GRVL (134 mi), Salida 76 (143 mi).

Which gravel race is closest to Grand Junction?

Desert Gravel in Fruita, about 12 miles away in a straight line.

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