Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder

Distances and entry

• 100K — $70.59
• 50K — $70.59

About Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder

Welcome to the Louisville Classic Gravel Grinder, presented by Omaha Velo.

Join us for a classic gravel race through the scenic rolling terrain of eastern Nebraska, starting and finishing at the beautiful Lilac Hill Event Center in Louisville, NE. Choose from our 100K or 50K routes — both offering a true gravel challenge with aid stations along the way.

Event Details

• Date: April 3, 2027
• Start Time: 9:00 AM (neutral rollout from south side of the Lilac Hill barn)
• Pre-race meeting: 8:45 AM
• Race day check-in opens: 7:00 AM
• Venue: Lilac Hill Event Center, 14704 156th St, Louisville, NE 68037

Prizes

• Cash prizes for top 3 men's and women's in both 100K and 50K open divisions
• Finisher award for all participants
• Podium presentations after 3rd place finishes in each category

What's Included with Registration

• Race plate and race t-shirt
• Swag items
• 1 meal ticket (redeemable with Relish Lunch & Catering food truck)
• 1 drink ticket (redeemable for one free alcoholic beverage at the Lilac Hill bar)

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 2nd, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at The Bike Way. Packets include race plate, t-shirt, swag, and meal/drink tickets. Race-day packet pickup is also available starting at 7:00 AM.

Race Day Amenities

• Relish Lunch & Catering food truck on site (breakfast items in the morning, full lunch spread in the afternoon)
• Lilac Hill indoor bar with craft beer options (cash bar; no outside alcohol permitted)
• Indoor restrooms and changing rooms, plus a Port-A-John in the parking lot
• Lawn space for chairs and canopy tents; indoor space available if weather doesn't cooperate
• ~140 on-site parking spots plus overflow parking courtesy of the City of Louisville — carpooling encouraged

Course Notes

• Self-supported race; outside assistance is not permitted except at aid stations
• Helmets required at all times on the bike
• GPS route files will be published the week before the race
• Course cut-off times and re-routes may be announced based on weather
• No day-of registration available

Camping

Available nearby at Louisville State Recreation Area and at cabins in Platte River State Park.

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