Featured Events: December 2025
Paul Atienza · December 05, 2025 05:39
Featured Events showcase the Movemint team’s 10 monthly picks for you to draw inspiration for your next event.
Lauf Gravel Worlds 2026
Dates: August 22–23, 2026 | Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Gravel Worlds 2026 is coming in hot, and we’re packing an entire week with racing, running, riding, high fives, and all the community vibes you can handle. Whether you’re here to test your limits, try something new, or just soak up the energy, there’s a spot for you at the start line.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd is our all out bike day: the legendary 300 mile Long Voyage finish, the iconic 150 mile Gravel Worlds, plus the GW75, GW30, and the mighty mini GW10. Then on SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, we switch gears and hit the run course with a 50k Ultra, 25k, 10k, and 5k. Want to crank the challenge level to max? Take on the Full or Half Double — ride Saturday, run Sunday, and walk away with bragging rights that last forever.
Chase the Throne 2026
Dates: January 5 — February 1, 2026 | Location: Virtual
Chase the Throne is a four week head-to-head elimination racing tournament.
At the start of the tournament, every runner is randomly placed into a March Madness style bracket in their city. Each week our team picks a segment in each city. Each week runners have to post a time faster than their opponent on that segment in order to advance. There are four rounds of competition and in the last round the final competitors all race for their shot at the throne.
EAST COAST EXCHANGE
Dates: December 13, 2025 | Location: Apex, North Carolina
The triangles own pro running team (the PUMA Elite Running Team) invite you to the INAUGURAL ECE, a relay race from New Hill car park at the south point of the American Tobacco Trail (mile 21), to the north point of the American Tobacco Trail in Durham 🌲 ➡️ 🏙️
It’s set to be an unforgettable day of teamwork, speed, and endurance with the olympian and pro’s of the PUMA Elite Running Team!
We’re excited to celebrate this awesome trail that we call our home training ground the best way we know how, with hard miles, fast competition, and some beers at the end! 🐾
Fernie SingleTrack 3
Dates: June 26–28, 2026 | Location: Fernie, Canada
The TransRockies Singletrack 3 brings riders from around the world to experience Fernie’s legendary trails over three unforgettable days.
From flowy descents to technical climbs, this race is built for those who love real singletrack adventure.
Valley of Tears
Dates: March 6–7, 2026 | Location: Turkey, Texas
Embark on a thrilling journey through the historic Valley of Tears in Texas, a legendary land steeped in tales of endurance and survival. This rugged terrain, once the backdrop of dramatic historical events, now sets the stage for the ultimate test of grit.
As you race through the scenic canyons and alongside the historic Quitaque Peaks, remember the stories etched into this land. The Valley of Tears is not just a route; it’s a testament to endurance, a symbol of overcoming adversity, and now, a spectacular arena for the most adventurous of gravel riders. Gear up for an epic ride through history!
Filthy Five
Dates: December 20, 2025 | Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a ~8 mile long running event. During the run, we race up 5 separate hills. The runners to the top of each hill get points. We all gather together and run as a group between hills (equivalent to about 8:30/mile pace between hills).
Starts at Paper + Dirt next to the Frick Park Market in Point Breeze.
The last hill is in Frick Park.
CIM Shakeout Run
Dates: December 6, 2025 | Location: Sacramento, California
Join us for an easy 3 mile jog around the State Capitol Rose Garden before race day.
Our run will be led by 13 of our Stamata women, who are targeting their dream of hitting the Olympic Trials qualification time of 2:37:00.
During the shakeout you can chat with them about their running journeys and pick up some last minute tips for your race.
ATHLOS Underground Spring XCO Race Series
Dates: March 7 — April 4, 2026 | Location: Richmond, Virginia
Welcome to the test piece that put XCO racing back on the map in Virginia.
The Underground Spring XCO Race Series is back for 2026 — bigger, faster, and rowdier than ever. Launched in 2021, this USAC-sanctioned series has drawn riders from VA, NC, WV, PA, and beyond with its unique courses, tight community, and pathway to Nationals.
For 2026 we’re recognizing ATHLOS as a title sponsor. Y’all fight hard for those champs’ jerseys, and these are the guys that provide ‘em.
Every Body Outside
Dates: Jun 19–21, 2026 | Location: Concrete, Washington
Join us for 3 day, 2 night retreat in the beautiful North Cascades. The retreat will be hosted at the North Cascades Institute — a nationally recognized education nonprofit organization that empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to explore, enjoy and learn about the mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest — so all will care for and protect this special place.
The program will be led by best selling author and host of the award winning PBS show Out and Back, Alison Mariella Désir. Co-led by Thu Anh Nguyen and Aaliyah Earvin, this retreat will offer community, empowerment and rest at a time when we need it most. All are welcome to attend no matter your age, size, race, gender, sexuality, etc.
The Range
Dates: Jul 11, 2026 | Location: Claresholm, Canada
The Range is an Epic Gravel Cycling Experience through the stunning environment of SW Alberta.
Gravel riding at its peak — traveling through private and public roads in the pristine, varied eco-systems of Southwest Alberta, with four routes for all abilities.