Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic: Grasshopper #5 2026

Distances and entry

• Long Course | Pro/Open Age Groups — $184.70
• Long Course | Junior (U19) — $92.85
• Medium Course | Open Age Groups — $184.70
• Medium Course | Junior (U19) — $92.85
• Short Course | Open Age Groups — $130.67
• Short Course | Junior (U19) — $92.85
• *series* Open Age Groups — $184.70
• *series* Junior (U19) — $92.85

About Ukiah Mendo Gravel Epic: Grasshopper #5 2026

Join us for an epic adventure starting in Ukiah, CA and winding its way through the amazing hidden landscapes of Mendocino County. This new Hopper mostly takes place on private Mendocino Redwoods property, offering a one-time opportunity to explore new terrain. With three course options, this event offers something for every level of rider.

Routes

With three routes to choose from this is guaranteed to be a “Proper Hopper” regardless of your fitness. This year riders will roll out on their own from Todd Grove Park and stage at Ukiah High School where we will start in waves. The race starts with a 1,900 ft climb over 8 miles before heading down to Wolly Pass for the Long and Medium course or Miller Ridge for the short course. At mile 16 the “Mediano” course heads back to Ukiah via the Masonite Rd while the “Mero Mero” course takes the Masonite Rd. west for 16 miles to Hwy 128. From here the course meanders on smooth tarmac through the majestic redwoods up to Comptche and east back to Low Gap Rd. At mile 51 riders join Low Gap Rd and follow the same classic dirt route back to Miller Ridge and the Masonite Rd as the classic “Low Gap" Grasshopper. 

NOTE: This route is only open to registered riders on the day of the event and the weekend before, as a majority of the course rides through private property with a limited-use permit.

All Hopper routes are open and riders must obey all traffic laws and rules.

Registration

Registration opens November 1st, 2025 and closes May 21st, 2026 at 9pm PST

For the best registration experience, create a Movemint account to easily manage all your registered events, track your results, and integrate your Strava account. More information here

Day-of registration is available if the event is not sold out and incurs an additional $20 fee on top of standard registration fee.

The deadline to transfer your registration to another rider is May 21st, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

For more info check out the registration policy in the FAQ on the “About Us” page

How to Register a Team:

When registering, the team captain should create the team first.

How to create a team on movemint

Once the team is created, other riders can select that team name from the drop-down menu during registration.

Teams or groups of 5 or more planning to register together can reach out to us before registering to receive $10 off for each rider 

All team members must register under the same exact team name for results to be grouped correctly.

Teams are an awesome way to build camaraderie, represent your community, and bring extra energy to every Grasshopper.

Referral's: Once you register, you’ll receive a unique referral code to share with friends. Each friend you refer gets $10 off their registration, and you’ll get $10 back for every friend who signs up.

Categories 

Grasshoppers have always been about adventure, exploration and pushing your limits. Come to race, or come to adventure and explore. Riders may choose their category and licenses are not required

Long Course

• Men: Pro, U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• Women: Pro, U19, 19-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• Non Binary

Medium Course Course

• Open Men
• Open Women
• Juniors 16-18
• Junior U16
• Non Binary

Short Course

• Open Men
• Open Women
• Juniors U19
• Non Binary

Bike Choice + Set up

It’s a Hopper, what can we say?! There will always be times you feel like you’re on the wrong bike 😉 This is definitely a gravel bike event.  Long course is smooth pavement from mile 33-50. The ideal set up depends on your strengths/weaknesses. The best choice would be tires with slight tread and small side nobs. Ideally 40-42. Several of us have ridden the course recently and this was perfect!

Note: E-Bikes are not permitted at this event.

Watcha' Get

• A crazy hard, super fun adventure with a bunch of your new and old cycling buddies.
• Bottle Drop for long course
• Access to Mendocino Redwood Company private roads 
• Fully stocked Feed zones with Skratch Hydration Maurten gels, and other snacks
• Awesome prizes at the finish from our generous sponsors.
• Event timing and results.
• Hot coffee and fresh baked pastries from Black Oak Coffee Roasters the morning of each event.
• Delicious lunch, cold Yerba Madre and Best Day Brewing beer at the finish.
• Podiums for Top 3 All Categories long courses, and for Top 3 M/W/NB Overall short courses and Top 3 for shorts course Juniors U16 and Juniors 16-18
• Cash prizes for Top 3 Pro M/F Overall.
• Emergency Medical Support en route.
• Unforgettable stories of adventure.
• Free event photos from FinisherPix.

For more Information visit: Grasshopperadventureseries.com