Featured Events: January 2026
Paul Atienza · January 13, 2026 01:09
Featured Events showcase the Movemint team’s 10 monthly picks for you to draw inspiration for your next event.
BMC Rock Cobbler 13.0
Date: February 7, 2026 | Location: Bakersfield, California
The Rock Cobbler is a stupidly challenging ride bordering on a race. It was conceived by madmen, on barstools late into the night. Gravel Ride? Sorta…
“Cobbler” planning started in the fall of 2012 on a cow trail, when 3 buddies wanted to showcase a very mixed terrain and riding style they loved. Rock Cobbler 1.0 was launched in February of 2013 with 40 riders. Since then, the event’s reputation for dishing out a punishing and shenanigan riddled adventure has grown and attracted riders from literally around the world. Now in our 13th year, this version shall be no different. Feeling lucky??
Winter Endurance 4.0
Date: February 21, 2026 | Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
The newest Gravel Worlds gravel event will bring us back to our roots. Small town store for the biking checkpoint, lottery tickets to prove you stopped at the checkpoint, clipboard timing, small participation numbers, and riding and running no matter the conditions!!?
Cyclists will be limited to 400 people. At this time there will be no limit on running participants. Nearly 100% of the courses will be on gravel and dirt roads north and west of Lincoln.
TriQuest Triathlon 2026
Date: September 12, 2026 | Location: Ludlow, VT
TriQuest is a USAT Sanctioned Gravel Series Event!
TriQuest is the new breed of triathlon incorporating the spirit of gravel and trail running to bring multisport to a new dimension. Participants should note that the bike and run course times will be slower due to gravel & trail conditions and consider training for the a duration between an Olympic & 70.3 triathlon. The course distances are: 1 Mile Swim, 28 Mile Gravel bike, and 7 mile Trail Run.
Vertfest
Dates: February 14–15, 2026 | Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Vertfest will continue the tradition of a mass shotgun start, steep bootpacks, challenging skinning, and probably intense skiing down Upper International, and a killer après party!
For those who a single ascent and descent isn’t enough, we are back to having our second loop entering the Alpental backcountry. SnowGoat is happy to bring the most epic winter post race party back this year too. Stay after the race for music, vendor village, gear raffle, and lots of fun.
Impala Stampede
Date: April 19, 2026 | Location: San Francisco, CA
Join us in the eighth annual running of the Impala Stampede 5K, Kids’ Mile, and Kids’ 400m Dash!
The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PA USAT&F) Road Short Course Grand Prix Series*. It is held in the beauty of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on the JFK magnificent mile and around the stunning Blue Heron Lake. The event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field, prize money, age group prizes, giveaways, and more.
Gosh Darn Hoot ’n’ Holler
Dates: April 3–5, 2026 | Location: Nunnelly, TN
You ever just wanna go camping and ride some gravel with your friends?
Yeah, us too. That’s why we started this bike-ride-with-a-party-in-the-woods. So here’s what to expect: Free walk-in tent camping, a delicious, nutritious, and filling post-ride meal, post-ride beverages (sober friends, we got you! Tasty NA bevs guaranteed.), bonfire, shenanigans and games, and a big ole party-in-the-woods!
Hickman County’s gravel is loose, large, and will have you saying “gosh” and “darn” more than once!
Low Gap: Grasshopper #1
Date: January 25, 2026 | Location: Ukiah, CA
Join us for an epic mixed-terrain adventure that has become a “Hopper Classic.”
New for 2026 is a course that is 95% dirt and gravel. With two course options, challenging climbs and thrilling descents we guarantee an amazing day in NorCal. Thanks to a partnership with Mendocino Redwood Company, riders will have the opportunity to ride and shred on roads only open to the public for this unique Grasshopper.
Nightshift 5000
Dates: January 22, 2026 | Location: Adelaide, Australia
Nightshift is not your everyday event. It’s a unique racing experience blending high-caliber cycling and elite running with vibrant festival energy, all set under the lights at the iconic Victoria Park Criterium Circuit in Adelaide.
Scheduled for the busiest night of the Tour Down Under festival Thursday, Janaury 22nd, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Nightshift invites the best runners and cyclists to showcase the best that Adelaide has to offer.
The Wildcat Mile
Dates: January 24, 2026 | Location: Woodside, California
Welcome to the 1st annual Wildcat Mile! — A USATF sanctioned and professionally timed event.
Come out to Bradley Field and challenge yourself to run your fastest mile yet on our blazing-fast track. All ages and ability levels are welcome. All proceeds will benefit Woodside’s Athletic Boosters Organization, which provides financial support for all 25 of Woodside’s athletic teams.
Tracksmith NYC — January 2026
Dates: January 4–31, 2026 | Location: New York, NY
Are you running Tokyo, London, Boston and/or the NYC Half?
Train with us.
We’re building with meet ups for Saturday Long Runs, Wednesday Speed Sessions and recovery runs every Monday evening. Find out more and meet us in January!