Ohio Gravel Race Series
Welcome to The Ohio Gravel Race Series - your source for adventure, camaraderie, and competition. The Ohio Gravel Race Series is a point based series composed of 7 unique gravel road races within the great state of Ohio. Racers will test themselves against diverse road conditions such as gravel, dirt, singletrack trails, rural back roads, and some asphalt. Route conditions vary from hard-packed dirt to softball-sized rocks and everything in between with distances ranging from 50 to 130 miles. Each event boasts its own unique vibe and after party atmosphere, consisting of anything from craft beer to live music to hand dipped ice cream. If you have any questions please contact Ohio Gravel Race Series Director: J Clipse using the form below.
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Qualifying Events
Eligibility & Scoring
Eligibility: To become eligible for Ohio Gravel Race Series points, rankings, and rewards, racers need only to register and start any to all of the events within the series. Racers can enter any number of events to improve ranking by compiling points throughout the season. All points earned while starting series events are tabulated and will count towards a series title and awards. There is no minimum number of events required, however starting more events increases chances to win.
Categories: Racers who register, in any Ohio Gravel Race Series events eligible route category, will automatically be entered into either the Series Open Men or Series Open Women category. There is no additional registration requirement for series participation. Eligible routes are listed below.
Point Eligible Routes:
Black Fork Gravel Grinder - 54 Miles
Funk Bottom Gravel - 130 Miles
Athens Gravel Challenge - 50 Miles
McLain Farm Adventure Race - 60 Miles
Magnolia Gravel Galore - 58 Miles
Ride On Jeremy's Ride - 75 Miles
GPS100 - 50 Miles
Points: Racers earn points towards the series based on placement within the individual events. Points are allocated on a 1000-point weighted scale, whereby racer registration numbers dictate a given events points allocation. Racers top 7 placements of the 8 (6 of 7 - 2023 only) series events will count towards series awards. Racers who start any event but DNF (Did Not Finish) will receive 50% of the total points received by the final finisher of that event.
SCORING NOTE: Results submitted by individual event promoters are considered final.
Ties: All series ties will be broken at the final event. The tie breaking event will be held at the Ride On Jeremy'e Ride in October. Racers are not required to enter the tie breaking event to be eligible for series awards. In the event of a tie at an individual event, the racers involved in the tie will receive an equal amount of the cumulative points available to all places involved in the tie.
Awards: The top 3 racers in each series category will receive Series Awards during the season beginning ceremony held at the Black Fork Gravel Grinder.
Training Opportunities: In addition to the OGG routes and events, check out Pelotonia Gravel Day - September 30, 2023. For all the details go to www.pelotonia.org/gravel-day
If you have any questions please contact Ohio Gravel Race Series Director: J Clipse using the form below.
Ohio Gravel Race Series Results
Results will be posted after each event
OGRS Routes
Fine print
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User assumes all risk and liability for any action in relations to usage of information and routes on ohiogravelgrinders.com, including if actions result in injury, death, loss or damage of personal property or other complications. Ohio Gravel Grinders, its partners, associates, and contributors accept no liability. Route information and advice is provided as a planning resource only, and is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete, and in no way should replace your own due diligence, research, and safety precautions. All users are advised to check current conditions before embarking on any route, including weather, surface conditions and closures. Riders should obey all laws including public and private land usage restrictions and guidelines and carry adequate safety and navigational equipment.
Black Fork LLC, Lauf Cycling, and North High Brewing are proud to announce the eighth annual Black Fork Gravel Grinder, presented by Lauf Cycling! This must do gravel road race and ride spans some of the most scenic, grueling and diverse gravel roads in Ohio. There are three route lengths offered; a 23 and 30 mile ride and 54 mile race loop.
Don’t miss out on Ohio’s Premier Gravel Event! Registration will sell out so sign up early.