Overview:
We invite you to join us for the 15th anniversary of the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race. Like the spring classic it’s named after, Barry-Roubaix will test riders against rolling gravel roads, pavement, rough two track, rocks, sand, mud (and possibly snow and ice!) as you traverse the scenic roads of Barry County, Michigan.
We offer four race lengths to challenge riders of all abilities:
The 18-mile “Chiller” has approx. 1,200 feet of elevation.
The 36-mile “Thriller” climbs approx. 2,200 feet and offers the famous Sager Road two track.
The 62-mile “Killer” you can expect approx. 3,800 feet of elevation.
The 100-mile "Psycho-Killer" amasses approx. 7,000+ feet of elevation.
THE EVENT:
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Venue: Start / Finish / Awards & After-Party takes
place in downtown Hastings, Michigan 49058
Awards: Over $40,000 in cash and prizes (see our website for awards category details)
Details: Go to www.barry-roubaix.com for all the details of the event
2024 Registration Notes:
Streamlined registration process:
Our goal is to create more consistent competing race categories across distances and ages. Instead of selecting a predetermined distance age group, you’ll only need to select your race distance; Men, Women or Non-binary (unless you’re racing SS, Tandem, Fat Bike or Para-Athlete). We will be creating competing age group categories based on actual registration numbers, with a goal of keeping sizes reasonable yet competitive. Don't worry we'll have categories created and posted plenty early, so you have visibility into your race category competitors.
Race start waves, self-seeding:
In an effort to continue to improve course safety, rider interaction and overall race experience, we will once again let racers self-seed their start wave during the registration process. Our goal is to create more consistency in start waves by having participants with similar speeds, competitiveness and anticipated pace going off in the same start wave. As part of the registration process, racers will “self-seed” themselves in the appropriate distance and race wave based on their expected finishing time. During the registration process, you’ll answer a question regarding which start wave and expected finishing time you anticipate. Once a start wave has reached our maximum quantity, you’ll need to select the next available wave. You will have the ability to change your own start wave selection, to another available start wave until the registration deadline on 4/5/23. *If you change your original registered race distance, you’ll need go into your new race distance and select a new start wave based on your new race distance*
Race wave start times:
As we continue to look at safety and rider experience, we have determined that some changes to start time will help create a better experience for all racers out on course. The 100-mile race will still start ay 7am, but now the 36-mile will go off at 10am followed by the 62-mile at 11am and finally the 18-mile at 11:15am.
Key Dates:
Registration opens 11/11/23 at 9 AM EST.
Registration close 4/5/24 at 5PM EST.
Distance changes, Race category changes and entry transfers…. close 4/5/24 at 5 PM EST. * No exceptions to this deadline