Get Lost Gravel
- Date Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 7:30AM MDT
- Location Hamilton, Montana
- Price $80.85 - $102.01
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Get Lost Gravel event on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in the stunning Hamilton, Ravalli area! This exhilarating gravel race offers three fantastic distances: The Forge (82 miles with 6,100 feet of climbing), The Smelter (47 miles with 4,100 feet of climbing), and the newly introduced Prospector (32 miles with 2,700 feet of climbing). Riders will traverse breathtaking backcountry gravel loops in the picturesque Bitterroot Valley, surrounded by the majestic Montana mountains.
Whether you’re aiming for the coveted Copper King's Mug or just want to relish the beauty of the course, there's something for everyone. Enjoy fully stocked aid stations, delicious post-race food, and lively music to celebrate your achievement. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Play Like Robert Foundation, making this event a great way to support the local community while enjoying an epic ride. Don’t miss out on this thrilling experience—mark your calendars and gear up for some amazing gravel riding!
Whether you’re aiming for the coveted Copper King's Mug or just want to relish the beauty of the course, there's something for everyone. Enjoy fully stocked aid stations, delicious post-race food, and lively music to celebrate your achievement. Plus, all proceeds benefit the Play Like Robert Foundation, making this event a great way to support the local community while enjoying an epic ride. Don’t miss out on this thrilling experience—mark your calendars and gear up for some amazing gravel riding!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to Get Lost Gravel!
With all proceeds going to charity and offering world-class gravel loops in the Bitterroot Valley, Get Lost Gravel offers an opportunity for everyone to find adventure. Come race to win the Copper King's Mug or just to experience the finest Montana gravel has to offer!
~Proud to announce we will be the third test of the Montana Off-Road Cup! Are you tough enough to take on all three? Save now with the event bundle!~
THE FORGE: 82mi with 6100ft of climbing. This epic lollipop loop offers over 60 miles of continuous backcountry gravel. Starting and finishing at iconic Red Barn Bicycles riders will enjoy an early morning rollout up gorgeous Sleeping Child Canyon. The first taste of dirt starts with a burly climb up Two Bear Road. Once up top, a 50-mile high country circuit gives a 360-degree tour of the Rye Creek Drainage and provides numerous postcard views of the Bitterroot Mountains and valley below. Finish the day back at the Barn with refreshments and food sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists (vegetarian options available).
The Forge - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51917637]
* Fully Stocked Aid Stations located at mile 23.7 (Two Bear Summit), mile 49 (Start of OHV trails), mile 60.1 (end of OHV trails); there will also be water at mile 17.6 (721 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop during the Two Bear ascent and mile 39.8 (God's Half Acre turnoff)
THE SMELTER: 47mi with 4100ft of climbing. Riders will chase the early morning rays up Sleeping Child Canyon to reach Two Bear Road. This epic Forest Service road climbs its way an additional 2500 feet from the canyon floor, giving unforgettable views each pass of the switchback. Grind your way to the top or stop for a few roadside selfie breaks, either way, it'll be a climb that is as rewarding as challenging! After celebrating with a fully stocked aid station at the top, try not to _GET LOST _traversing old logging roads and a bit of singletrack as you make your way towards Sawdust Gulch. One last glorious view into the valley before sending it down the gulch proper and Sleeping Child to the finish line. Cold beverages and some grilled-up goodies sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists will be provided under the tent and DJ Cove will keep the vibes going through the afternoon.
The Smelter - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50839755]
* Fully Stocked Aid Stations located at mile 23.7 (Two Bear Summit), mile 36.6 (Sawdust Gulch); there will also be water at mile 17.6 (721 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop during the Two Bear ascent.
* Course includes short sections of singletrack. Please walk if you don't feel comfortable.
THE PROSPECTOR (NEW!): 32mi with 2700 feet of climbing. A new route addition for this year's event, this course is a distilled version of our longer courses designed for riders looking for adventure but unsure about going full send in a public setting. Incorporating the dazzling ride through Sleeping Child Canyon and enough of Two Bear Road to fill an Instagram page, the course keeps riders on FS roads and two track for the full length while missing the more technical singletrack sections. A quick rip down Sawdust Gulch is the last test of might before smooth sailing back the party at the Barn with DJ Cove.
The Prospector - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53729260]
* Fully Stocked Aid Station located at mile 22.4 (Sawdust Gulch)
* There will also be water (and probably some snacks) at mile 16.2 (718 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop
* This course is intended to be an option for the more casual rider and as such we will not be awarding podium prizes; you will still receive timing and results on Competitive Timing website
Podiums
Top 5 M/W Smelter/Forge
Top 3 M/F Junior Smelter Course 18 and under
Top 3 M/F Masters 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Smelter/Forge
WHAT'S INCLUDED
GET LOST GRAVEL CUSTOM GEAR
Fully stocked aid stations
Hammer Nutrition Support
Ride support
Post-race drinks
Post-race grilled fare
Finishers swag
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday:
10am - 6pm Packet Pickup at Red Barn Bicycles
Saturday:
10:00am - 4:00pm Packet Pickup at Red Barn Bicycles
11am Red Barn Ramble T-Shirt Group Ride (Open and Free to all)
* Come ride a 'Root classic with us Old Darby Road! A perfect way to shake out your legs and explore the valley. Based on participation, we can also form groups and suggest longer routes for those who are interested (e.g. Two Bear Recon, or to Lake Como)
Sunday:
6:00am - Race Day Packet Pick-up Inside the Barn
7:00am - Find starting corrals
7:20am - The Forge Race Start
7:40am - The Smelter Race Start
7:45am - The Prospector Party Start
12:00 - 4:00pm DJ Set by Cove (@cavemanjazz)
12:30pm - The Smelter Podiums
2:00pm - The Forge Podiums
*Race day schedule/timing subject to change
PLAY LIKE ROBERT FOUNDATION
We are extremely proud to be supporting the Play Like Robert Foundation again this year with proceeds benefiting their cause. PLR is involved in numerous projects and provides funding to community organizations throughout the Bitterroot Valley. More about their story and message, as well as the impact they are having on the valley can be found at Play Like Robert [https://www.playlikerobert.org/]
CAMPING
Free on-site site dry camping is available for RVs, vans, and tent spaces, inquire with [email protected]. There are also numerous paid and dispersed camping opportunities throughout the valley provided by our partners the Forest Service.
WILDFIRE AND SMOKE POLICY
In the event of smoky conditions causing variable air-quality, Get Lost Gravel organizers reserve the right to make a final race cancellation decision by 6:00am on the race morning of Sunday August 3, 2026 based on AirNow.gov readings for the course area and locations of any active fires in the area.
The event will not be canceled for AQI 0 (green) to 150 (orange), but may be shortened.
AQI >150 (Red, Purple or Maroon) the event will be canceled, riders will have the choice to (i) defer their registration at 50% value to the next year the event is permitted or donate their registration.
*This event is currently pending final approval from the U.S. Forest Service and subject to change/cancellation.
With all proceeds going to charity and offering world-class gravel loops in the Bitterroot Valley, Get Lost Gravel offers an opportunity for everyone to find adventure. Come race to win the Copper King's Mug or just to experience the finest Montana gravel has to offer!
~Proud to announce we will be the third test of the Montana Off-Road Cup! Are you tough enough to take on all three? Save now with the event bundle!~
THE FORGE: 82mi with 6100ft of climbing. This epic lollipop loop offers over 60 miles of continuous backcountry gravel. Starting and finishing at iconic Red Barn Bicycles riders will enjoy an early morning rollout up gorgeous Sleeping Child Canyon. The first taste of dirt starts with a burly climb up Two Bear Road. Once up top, a 50-mile high country circuit gives a 360-degree tour of the Rye Creek Drainage and provides numerous postcard views of the Bitterroot Mountains and valley below. Finish the day back at the Barn with refreshments and food sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists (vegetarian options available).
The Forge - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51917637]
* Fully Stocked Aid Stations located at mile 23.7 (Two Bear Summit), mile 49 (Start of OHV trails), mile 60.1 (end of OHV trails); there will also be water at mile 17.6 (721 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop during the Two Bear ascent and mile 39.8 (God's Half Acre turnoff)
THE SMELTER: 47mi with 4100ft of climbing. Riders will chase the early morning rays up Sleeping Child Canyon to reach Two Bear Road. This epic Forest Service road climbs its way an additional 2500 feet from the canyon floor, giving unforgettable views each pass of the switchback. Grind your way to the top or stop for a few roadside selfie breaks, either way, it'll be a climb that is as rewarding as challenging! After celebrating with a fully stocked aid station at the top, try not to _GET LOST _traversing old logging roads and a bit of singletrack as you make your way towards Sawdust Gulch. One last glorious view into the valley before sending it down the gulch proper and Sleeping Child to the finish line. Cold beverages and some grilled-up goodies sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists will be provided under the tent and DJ Cove will keep the vibes going through the afternoon.
The Smelter - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50839755]
* Fully Stocked Aid Stations located at mile 23.7 (Two Bear Summit), mile 36.6 (Sawdust Gulch); there will also be water at mile 17.6 (721 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop during the Two Bear ascent.
* Course includes short sections of singletrack. Please walk if you don't feel comfortable.
THE PROSPECTOR (NEW!): 32mi with 2700 feet of climbing. A new route addition for this year's event, this course is a distilled version of our longer courses designed for riders looking for adventure but unsure about going full send in a public setting. Incorporating the dazzling ride through Sleeping Child Canyon and enough of Two Bear Road to fill an Instagram page, the course keeps riders on FS roads and two track for the full length while missing the more technical singletrack sections. A quick rip down Sawdust Gulch is the last test of might before smooth sailing back the party at the Barn with DJ Cove.
The Prospector - RidewithGPS [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53729260]
* Fully Stocked Aid Station located at mile 22.4 (Sawdust Gulch)
* There will also be water (and probably some snacks) at mile 16.2 (718 Rd turnoff) for those who need a pitstop
* This course is intended to be an option for the more casual rider and as such we will not be awarding podium prizes; you will still receive timing and results on Competitive Timing website
Podiums
Top 5 M/W Smelter/Forge
Top 3 M/F Junior Smelter Course 18 and under
Top 3 M/F Masters 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Smelter/Forge
WHAT'S INCLUDED
GET LOST GRAVEL CUSTOM GEAR
Fully stocked aid stations
Hammer Nutrition Support
Ride support
Post-race drinks
Post-race grilled fare
Finishers swag
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday:
10am - 6pm Packet Pickup at Red Barn Bicycles
Saturday:
10:00am - 4:00pm Packet Pickup at Red Barn Bicycles
11am Red Barn Ramble T-Shirt Group Ride (Open and Free to all)
* Come ride a 'Root classic with us Old Darby Road! A perfect way to shake out your legs and explore the valley. Based on participation, we can also form groups and suggest longer routes for those who are interested (e.g. Two Bear Recon, or to Lake Como)
Sunday:
6:00am - Race Day Packet Pick-up Inside the Barn
7:00am - Find starting corrals
7:20am - The Forge Race Start
7:40am - The Smelter Race Start
7:45am - The Prospector Party Start
12:00 - 4:00pm DJ Set by Cove (@cavemanjazz)
12:30pm - The Smelter Podiums
2:00pm - The Forge Podiums
*Race day schedule/timing subject to change
PLAY LIKE ROBERT FOUNDATION
We are extremely proud to be supporting the Play Like Robert Foundation again this year with proceeds benefiting their cause. PLR is involved in numerous projects and provides funding to community organizations throughout the Bitterroot Valley. More about their story and message, as well as the impact they are having on the valley can be found at Play Like Robert [https://www.playlikerobert.org/]
CAMPING
Free on-site site dry camping is available for RVs, vans, and tent spaces, inquire with [email protected]. There are also numerous paid and dispersed camping opportunities throughout the valley provided by our partners the Forest Service.
WILDFIRE AND SMOKE POLICY
In the event of smoky conditions causing variable air-quality, Get Lost Gravel organizers reserve the right to make a final race cancellation decision by 6:00am on the race morning of Sunday August 3, 2026 based on AirNow.gov readings for the course area and locations of any active fires in the area.
The event will not be canceled for AQI 0 (green) to 150 (orange), but may be shortened.
AQI >150 (Red, Purple or Maroon) the event will be canceled, riders will have the choice to (i) defer their registration at 50% value to the next year the event is permitted or donate their registration.
*This event is currently pending final approval from the U.S. Forest Service and subject to change/cancellation.
Races
-
The Forge - 82mi, 6100ft
Incl. $7.01 Fee & Get Lost Gravel T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM MDT)
$102.01
Long Course: The Forge. This one of a kind loop offers over 60 miles of continuous backcountry gravel, with a 3000ft+ climb, jaw dropping views, and all the Montana dirt you dare to handle. Starting and finishing at iconic Red Barn Bicycles riders will enjoy a early morning roll out up gorgeous Sleeping Child Canyon. The dirt starts with a burly climb up Two Bear Road, then a 50 mile high mountain circuit giving a 360 degree tour of the Rye Creek drainage while also providing post card views of the Bitterroot Mountains and valley below. Finish the day back at the Barn with copious refreshments and some burgers and dog sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists (vegetarian options available). https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49574681 -
The Smelter - 47mi, 4100ft
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Get Lost Gravel T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:30AM MDT)
$80.85
Short Course: The Smelter, has riders chasing the early morning rays up Sleeping Child Canyon to reach Two Bear Road. A winding marvel of a gravel road, Two Bear climbs it's way an additional 2500 feet from the canyon floor, giving better and better views each pass. Grind your way straight to the top or take roadside selfie breaks, either way it'll be a climb you won't soon forget! After celebrating with a full stocked aid station at the top, reap the rewards from all the hard work with a ripping descent down Sawdust Gulch! Recount the days guts and glory back at the Barn with cold beverages and some grilled up goodies sponsored by the Bitterroot Backcountry Cyclists. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49574680 -
The Prospector - 32mi, 2700ft
Incl. $5.85 Fee & Get Lost Gravel T-Shirt
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:45AM MDT)
$80.85
The Prospector, is a distilled version of our longer courses designed for riders looking for adventure but unsure about going full send in a public setting. Incorporating the dazzling ride through Sleeping Child Canyon and enough of Two Bear Road to fill an Instagram page, the course keeps riders on FS roads and two track the full length while missing the more technical singletrack sections. A quick rip down Sawdust Gulch is the last test of might before smooth sailing back the party at the Barn.
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