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Seeds & Stones Roubaix 2027 registration date
Waterman, IL · May 2, 2026 2027 date not announced, last known date shown · not open
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Registration info
| Entry type | open |
|---|---|
| Status (as of Oct 22, 2026) | not open |
| Registration opens | Not announced |
| Time zone | CT (America/Chicago), race's local time; organizer hasn't published a time |
| Distances | 25ish, 50ish, 75ish mi |
| Notes | About an hour from Chicago's Loop; farm-field gravel, finish on a cinder track. Choose your distance mid-race; 5 Strava-style segment primes. 2027 date not announced (2026 was May 2). 2026 registration opened Nov 28, 2025 per the organizer's Gravel Calendar listing, so 2027 could open around late November; not confirmed. |
| Official site | https://www.seedsandstonesroubaix.com/ |
| Source | https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/IL/Waterman/SeedsStonesRoubaix · confidence: medium |
The course
An early-season Illinois race about an hour from Chicago's Loop, rolling past endless farm fields, barns and farmhouses as farmers prepare for planting. You pick your distance on the fly mid-race, there are five Strava-style segment primes, and it finishes on a cinder track in Waterman. The Waterman Lions run an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast before the start.
- 75ish: about 75 mi
- 50ish: about 50 mi
- 25ish: about 25 mi
Start/finish: 425 S Elm St, Waterman, IL · Nearest airport: Chicago O'Hare (ORD) or Rockford (RFD)
Figures from the 2026 route, checked 2026. Routes change, so confirm with the organizer. Sources: seedsandstonesroubaix.com · bikesignup.com
Gear up for Seeds & Stones Roubaix
75 miles means at least one stretch between aid stations on your own. Carry the basics.
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Where to stay near Seeds & Stones Roubaix
Waterman fills up on race weekend. Book something refundable early and cancel if plans change.
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FAQ
When does Seeds & Stones Roubaix 2027 registration open?
The organizer has not published a registration date yet. Follow this race and we'll email you when it's announced.
Is Seeds & Stones Roubaix a lottery?
No lottery has been announced; registration is open entry.
When is Seeds & Stones Roubaix 2027?
The 2027 date has not been announced. The last edition we have a date for was May 2, 2026.
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