Sat, August 22, 2026
Old Forge, New York
Entry from $45 — listed fees can step up closer to event day.
Fees shown are the current listed entry fees — check the registration page before you go.
We decided to pull The Forge Gravel Grinder from the complexities of the Old Forge Marathon Weekend and will now offer The Forge GG as a stand alone event on Saturday August 22, 2026. 2 miles so hopefully there will be no confusion with course signage/direction. That s the plan anyway!
For 2026 the Start and Finish will be at the George T. Hiltebrandt Rec Center 225 North Street, Old Forge, NY 13420. There will not longer be a pre-race parade through Town.
2 Mile event under 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes total)and under 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes) for Female riders. , you re earning the custom hammer! You smashed it and this hammer will be one of your most unique pieces among other trophies and medals!
Hop up on your gravel, cx, 29er hardtail, full squisher or fatbike. Keep your eyes up, get that tire pressure not too soft-not too hard. Important: The surface of the course has a lot of loose rock around the size of a cue ball to baseball size.
On your cx/gravel bike, go with robust casing and wider the better. It s all good if you show up with 35mm, but please be super careful at speed while d
THE FORGE - 26.2 Mile Gravel Grinder is scheduled for Sat, August 22, 2026 in Old Forge, New York. Confirm the start schedule on the registration page before race morning.
The listed entry fee is currently $45. Fees can step up closer to event day — check the registration page for current pricing.
