Sat, September 26, 2026
Virginia City, Montana
Entry from $60 — listed fees can step up closer to event day.
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
The Golden Gravel Grinder cuts a rugged path through gloriously lonely, scenic swaths of Madison County. Beginning creekside at Discovery Park in Virginia City, the first 2 miles are a neutral roll out down to Nevada City. Past Nevada City, riders will take a left on Browns Gulch Road and climb 4 miles to the top of Williams Creek.
Here 40 milers will find their first aid station. (85 milers will have to wait). 5 onto Anderson Lane and then another left a mile and a half later on the Upper Ruby Road.
From here riders have another 9 miles along the Ruby until they reach the Sweetwater Aid Station at mile 22. Here 40 milers turn around and head back the way they came while 80 milers begin the lollipop. Heading southwest on the Sweetwater Road riders will take a left on Springbrook road at mile 30.
From here, it’s another 10 miles until you top out at the Robb Ledford Aid station. Located at almost 8000ft, the aid station offers stunning views of Snowcrest and the vast nothingness that surrounds the range. Properly fueled, riders will head down to the Robb Creek road intersection at mile 47,
Golden Gravel Grinder is scheduled for Sat, September 26, 2026 in Virginia City, Montana. Confirm the start schedule on the registration page before race morning.
Listed entry fees currently run from $60 to $100 depending on the event and route. Fees can step up closer to event day — check the registration page for current pricing.
The current listing carries 3 options: 85 Miles, 40 Miles, 13 Miles. Route details live on the registration page.