The Apple Capital of Minnesota, La Crescent, along with the entire La Crosse, Wisconsin region, proudly hosts the USA Cycling Gravel National Championships.  The 2026 Gravel National Championship offers open-entry opportunities for junior, adult, masters, and para-cycling athletes.

The Elite/Open category is open to riders age 19+ and comes with a prize purse for the top five finishers in the men’s and women’s categories as well as automatic selection to the UCI Gravel World Championships for the top three.

For many of the remaining championship events, categories are determined by the rider’s age + gender. If a rider wants to complete in a distance outside of their designated age + gender category, they may register for the Adventure Ride distance of their choice. All Adventure Rides are participation-only and are not factored into national championship awards or placements.

September 10 & 11, 2026 – Registration / Expo and Pre-Gravel Race Activities and Events
September 12, 2026 – Gravel Race Day / Expo / Finish Line Party


USA Cycling Gravel Nationals 2026 locally Championed by Explore MN

All Ages Cycling Championship