Happy Valley Grit takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Roanoke, United States. The main route is 25 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Roanoke 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 25 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 4-week plan to Happy Valley Grit
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Happy Valley Grit is a gravel ride at Carvins Cove, with 15- and 30-mile routes; the 30-mile route climbs 3,305 feet.
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
0:45–0:55
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 Happy Valley Grit is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Happy Valley Grit?
Happy Valley Grit takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Roanoke, United States.
How long is Happy Valley Grit?
The main route is 25 km.
Who is Happy Valley Grit for?
Happy Valley Grit is open to all participants.
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