California Gravel Races & Grinders 2026–2027
Verified calendar of gravel grinders, unpaved epics, and backcountry dirt endurance races scheduled across California.
📅 5 Upcoming Events
⭐ 2 Marquee Monuments
⛰️ Avg Vert: 9,850 ft
📏 Avg Distance: 75 mi
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California Gravel Races & Grinders
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USA CYCLING
Laguna Beach Dirt Fondo 2026
Official USA Cycling sanctioned event in Laguna Beach, CA. Direct sanctioning and results via USA Cycling....
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E-DIRTY CROSS - E-MTB RACE
Official registered cycling event in Escondido, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
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DIRTY 30 XL - GRAVEL vs MTB
📏 30 mi
Official registered cycling event in Escondido, CA. Direct registration on BikeSignUp....
gravel
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Belgian Waffle Ride California
📏 131 mi
⛰️ 11,500 ft vert
The original unroad monument featuring treacherous dirt sectors, river crossings, and brutal climbs....
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Grinduro California
📏 65 mi
⛰️ 8,200 ft vert
The original party-to-race ratio gravel enduro in the Plumas National Forest....
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