Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder takes place on Jul 7 – 11, 2027 in Bend, United States. The main route is 563.3 km.
- Date
- Jul 7 – 11, 2027
- Start
- Bend 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 563.3 km
- Climbing
- 9,144 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 39-week plan to Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
The Base 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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The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is a five-day point-to-point gravel stage race covering hundreds of miles across the rugged backcountry and historic forest roads of the Oregon Cascades.
What this race demands
The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder requires athletes to sustain high output across five consecutive days of remote, mountainous gravel riding.
Stage Race Recovery
Spanning five days of point-to-point racing, the event demands efficient nutrition, sleep, and physical recovery to maintain performance across consecutive long efforts.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 9,144 meters of elevation gain over 563.3 kilometers requires sustained climbing strength and proper gearing for steep backcountry gradients.
Equipment Durability
Covering hundreds of miles of historic forest roads and rugged terrain demands reliable bike handling, mechanical preparedness, and puncture resistance.
Given the multi-hour duration of each stage, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and support recovery.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is 39 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base27 weeks · Oct 8, 2026 – Apr 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 27, 2027 – Jun 16, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 17, 2027 – Jun 30, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 1, 2027 – Jul 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder?
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder takes place on Jul 7 – 11, 2027 in Bend, United States.
How long is Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder?
The main route is 563.3 km.
What does Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder demand?
The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder requires athletes to sustain high output across five consecutive days of remote, mountainous gravel riding.
How much climbing does Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder have?
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder has 9,144 m of climbing.
Who is Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder for?
Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is open to all participants.
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