Gritty 50 takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in Gate City, Virginia, United States. The main route is 80.5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Start
- Gate City, Virginia 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 80.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
The 3rd Annual Gritty 50 is a charitable gravel ride in Gate City, Virginia, offering 36-mile and 50-mile routes and supporting Bloom Athletes at Scott County Schools.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
2:25–2:55
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Gritty 50 is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gritty 50?
Gritty 50 takes place on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 in Gate City, Virginia, United States.
How long is Gritty 50?
The main route is 80.5 km.
Who is Gritty 50 for?
Gritty 50 is open to all participants.
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