Midnight Massacre
About this race
Midnight Massacre: The Legend Continues! Bigger, Badder, and Better Than Ever...
The original nighttime gravel party returns! We’re bringing the community together at 35 & Liberty, an incredible new venue featuring fantastic on-site food, drinks, and festivities. Expect great indoor and outdoor hangouts, real restrooms, ample parking, and easy access right off I-35 in Gainesville.
📍 Route & Navigation Details
Distances: 25, 50, and 75-mile options.
Markings: The 25 and 50-mile routes will be marked. The 75-mile route will be unmarked where it deviates from the others.
Navigation: All riders get free access to the Ride With GPS navigation app. Routes can also be downloaded to all head units from the official RWGPS map pages.
Note: Routes will be unlocked for registered riders on the signup page the week of the event. Scroll down to the section labeled "Routes and Event Day Details."
💧 Support & Self-Reliance Out on the course, self-reliance is key. There are no stores or amenities along the routes, so please carry everything you need to sustain yourself for at least 25 miles at a time.
The route returns to the staging area at miles 25, 50, and 75.
We will have neutral water tables at the staging area.
You are welcome to resupply from your personal vehicle at the end of each loop.
⏱ Schedule of Events
4:30 PM: Check-in opens
5:50 PM: Riders' Meeting
6:00 PM: Roll Out
8:00 PM Until ???: After Party!
🏁 Event Format: Mass Start Time Trials This ride prioritizes personal achievement and safety:
Timing is provided for training and reference purposes only.
Drafting is allowed while on course.
No sprint finishes permitted.
Focus on your individual course performance.
🎟 Membership & Entry Details
Non-Members: Your entry fee covers a single-ride trial membership with Club Spinistry. If you enjoy the ride, you can apply this entry fee toward a full 12-month membership within 14 days of the event. (Donations are not required, but they are sincerely appreciated!)
Club Spinistry Members: Early Bird entry is FREE until sold out.
Standard Pricing (Post-Early Bird): Free for Carbon and Titanium level members; Steel level members receive a $50 discount.
⛺ 35 & Liberty Amenities & Post-Ride
Food & Drink: We will provide snacks and cold soft drinks at the finish line. 35 & Liberty also features a top-notch Mexican restaurant and a bar pouring cold beers—please plan to hang out and show your appreciation for their hospitality!
Camping: On-site camping is available (both full hookup and boondocking sites).
Facilities: Pay-per-use showers are available on location.
Important: All riders must strictly adhere to the Texas Transportation Code.
More details coming soon!
Pick your distance
Gravel biking
75 Miler
50 Miler
25 Miler
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gainesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time (CDT) in Gainesville on September 19, 2026 — 12h 14m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Gainesville events
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