All Gravel Grinder events will start at 8:00 AM. Once the cyclists have cleared the start area, runners for the Duathlon will be brought to the start line to begin their race.
Asheville Off Road Series Course Information
Ride with GPS maps and cue sheets will be emailed to registered participants.
Note: Courses are subject to slightly change and have minor modifications prior to race day. Rest stop/water station information and locations will be coming soon!
The course time limit for all events is 1:00 PM. All courses will be unsupported at that time.
CLICK HERE for a course preview video of the Gravel Grinder routes!
Multi-sport options
Individual Duathlon: Run/Bike/Run - 2.5 mile trail run, 13 mile bike, 2.5 trail run (both run courses are the same)
2-Person Duathlon Team: Two participants will form a team and split the event. One will run and one will bike. Run 1 will be 2.5 miles. The runner will complete the first 2.5 miles, then enter the transition area and hand off to the biker for the 13-mile bike. Once the bike portion is complete, the biker will return to the transition zone and hand off to the runner for Run 2 for the second 2.5 miles.
Duathlon run (2.5 mile) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40788126
The route is the same for both 2.5 mile runs, with 267 feet of elevation gain.
Duathlon bike (13 mile) - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36881781
Biking only options
25 mile Gravel Grinder - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36877806
The Asheville Gravel Grinder 42 mile route is a challenging course with 3,600 feet of elevation gain and over 18 miles of mixed gravel. There will be steep and leg searing gravel climbs, primitive tracks along the NC/SC state line, steep and fast downhills, and a beautiful flowing section of gravel surrounding Lake Summit. This course has it all! A gravel bike with 35-42mm knobby tires and a wide range of gears would be a good choice but it could also be done on a mountain bike. This course is great for even the most experienced gravel racers or anyone looking for a challenging ride that won't take all day.
42 mile Gravel Grinder - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36878013
- CLICK HERE for a route preview video for all the Gravel Grinder courses -
A huge thanks goes out to Fit By: Reid for designing the bike courses!
Please note: We will have photographers on the course, but we cannot guarantee photos of each participant.