Fernie Gravel Grind

Canada's Greatest Gravel Party

The Fernie Gravel Grind is a Bucket List Gravel Cycling Experience for any and all riders. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the FGG plays host to some of the best gravel cycling that Canada has to offer. Over the course of the weekend, riders will race up picturesque mountain roads and experience historical downtown Fernie filled with industry vendors, local beer and food trucks, live music and other entertainment!

Friday, July 3th - Downtown Festival & Expo 12:00pm-8:00pm

Kick off the weekend by picking up your race package and joining the fun at our Festival & Expo in Historic Station Square, Downtown Fernie. Explore top industry vendors, enjoy local food trucks, join group rides led by VIP athletes, catch the athlete panel and rider welcome meeting, and unwind in our lively beer garden.

All festivities at Station Square are open to both participants and the community so bring your friends and family!

Saturday, July 4th - The Gravel Grinds 9:00am-3:00pm

Returning to three epic route options in 2026, the FGG offers the Long Haul, Medium Haul and Short Haul. Riders will spend the better part of Saturday morning and afternoon racing these iconic routes throughout the Elk Valley. All routes will be carefully marked and feature the classic FGG Stoke Stations, fully loaded with the best ride food, and enthusiastic volunteers to make sure every rider finishes with a smile.

Race Start Time: TBA

Saturday, July 4th - Tunes in the Town 5:00pm-11:00pm

We invite riders and the community to enjoy our amazing outdoor venue located in the heart of Downtown Fernie. Awards and presentations will be held before kicking off Tunes in the Town featuring a wide cast of up and coming Canadian artists. Swing by Station Square, grab a drink in the beer garden and hang out for the night.

Entry

Entry Includes:

All festivities in Station Square Friday & Saturday Night featuring vendors from across the industry, local food trucks, a large beer garden and fantastic live music by great Canadian artists.

• Gravel Grind entry for the distance of your choice.
• Professional timing, local's course design, well marked course, and certified first aid throughout.
• On-course Stoke Stations stocked with hydration & tasty snacks.
• Complimentary Post-Race Meal
• Complimentary First drink on the house
• Rider package with goodies from our sponsors.
• Free post-race bike wash courtesy of HLC & Muc-Off.

Entry Fee

Adult Entry:

• First 100 entries: $165 + taxes and processing fees
• After First 100: $180 + taxes and processing fess

Junior Entry (14 - 18 years old): $105 + taxes and processing fees

Note: Riders 18 and younger are encouraged to participate in the Short or Medium Haul. Riders 18 and under who are capable of competing in the Long Haul can register for the Open category.

Categories:

• Junior Men (18 years and younger)
• Junior Women (18 years and younger)
• Open Women
• Open Men
• Open Non-Binary
• Master Men 45-54
• Master Women 45-54
• Master Men 55+
• Master Women 55+
• Adaptive Men
• Adaptive Women

The Routes

The Short Haul

For those new to adventure racing or those who just want to take the scenic route, the Short Haul is not too hot and not too cold, it really is just right. The Short Haul features a roller coaster of a ride with incredible vistas to boot throughout the Elk Valley. Ear to ear grins guaranteed.

Distance: ~40km

Elevation: ~500m

Duration: 1.5-3 hours

Number of Aid/Stoke Stations: 2

Course File: Coming soon.

The Medium Haul

For those looking for a bit more adventure, we bring you the Medium Haul. In a similar fashion to the Short Haul, the Medium Haul features a roller coaster of a ride with second to none views of the Elk Valley and Wigwam.

Distance: ~60km

Elevation: ~1,000m

Duration 3-5 hours

Number of on course Aid/Stoke Stations: 4

Course File: Coming soon.

The Long Haul

Here in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, there is no such thing as a free lunch. The riding is just as beautiful as it is unrelenting and every descent is hard earned. But whether or not you’re here to be the first across the finish line or to simply take in the scenery with friends, you are guaranteed for an epic day out on the Long Haul. The Long Haul takes the seasoned adventurer riders from Downtown Fernie out to the cusp of the picturesque Flathead Valley and back, not without a mountain pass and getting up close and personal with mother nature of course.

Distance: ~90km

Elevation: ~1,600m

Duration 4-6 hours

Number of on course Aid/Stoke Stations: 6

Course File: Coming soon.

Recommended Equipment

Riding in the Heart of the Rockies is steep, loose, and bumpy with varying states of weather. We HIGHLY recommend tires that have good grip and good tread. The organizers’ daily drivers here in Fernie are 700×50c medium tread tires and we urge riders to do the same. Please note:

Gravel bikes with wide clearance or hardtail mountain bikes are most suitable for both distances.

The Long Haul will top out at 1,800m above sea level which can be as much as 10 degrees cooler than in town. Welcome to racing in the Rockies! Come prepared to face the elements.

You are getting out there! So make sure to bring EXTRA water and rider fuel as well as an emergency jacket incase of severe weather.

For safety precautions, any tires under 32c will not be permitted.

Refund and Transfer Policy

Please see below our refund and transfer policy. FOR REFUNDS, the percentages listed below are based on registration prices. Unfortunately, we cannot refund the transaction fees that are applied at checkout. Riders have the option to purchase third-party refund protection at checkout. If you do not purchase refund protection, you will be subject to the following refund protocols:

Registration Open Date - April 30th: 100% Refund

May 1st - May 30th: 75% Refund

June 1st - June 12th: 50% Refund

June 13th - Event Date: 0% Refund

FOR TRANSFERS, transfers between participants can be made through your Participant Race Roster Dashboard up to two weeks before the event date. There is an additional $3.00+tax processing fee for participant-to-participant transfers. If you wish to change distances after registering, please contact support@anythinggoesevenetseries.com.