The AlKEMist Gravel Fest
About this race
The AlKemist Gravel Fest — October 4, 2025 | Mandan, North Dakota
Brewed for the Bold. Born on Gravel.
The AlKemist Gravel Fest was first brewed up in 2018 after exploring some of the most rugged and rewarding gravel roads in Morton County, North Dakota. Now it’s one of the region’s most anticipated fall gravel races — bringing together cyclists who crave challenge, community, and an unbeatable view.
Start your adventure at Graner Park / Sugarloaf Bottoms, just south of Mandan, ND, where you’ll climb out of the Missouri River Valley and onto the bluffs of Morton County. Every mile serves up fast descents, minimum-maintenance roads, and some of the longest climbs in the region — all balanced by wide-open prairie skies and unforgettable scenery.
When the dust settles, join us for post-race awards, hot food fresh off the grill, and a celebration worthy of the miles you’ve conquered.
Pick your distance
Gravel biking
The AlKemist - 55-mile
The AlKemist eBike - 55-mile
The Elixir - 30-mile
The Elixir eBike - 30-mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mandan, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:45 AM and sets at 7:19 PM local time (CDT) in Mandan on October 3, 2026 — 11h 34m of daylight.
Course
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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 Mandan events
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