The AlKEMist Gravel Fest
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Mandan, North Dakota
- Price $54.40 - $64.98
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at The AlKEMist Gravel Fest on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota! This exhilarating gravel race was first established in 2018 and has quickly become one of the region's most anticipated fall events. Cyclists of all skill levels will gather to tackle the rugged and rewarding gravel roads that define this stunning area.
Starting at Graner Park/Sugarloaf Bottoms, participants will embark on a journey that climbs out of the picturesque Missouri River Valley and onto the scenic bluffs of Morton County. Riders can expect a thrilling mix of fast descents, minimal-maintenance roads, and some of the longest climbs in the region, all set against a backdrop of wide-open prairie skies. After conquering the challenging course, racers can look forward to celebrating their achievements with post-race awards and delicious hot food fresh off the grill. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and breathtaking views at The AlKEMist Gravel Fest!
Starting at Graner Park/Sugarloaf Bottoms, participants will embark on a journey that climbs out of the picturesque Missouri River Valley and onto the scenic bluffs of Morton County. Riders can expect a thrilling mix of fast descents, minimal-maintenance roads, and some of the longest climbs in the region, all set against a backdrop of wide-open prairie skies. After conquering the challenging course, racers can look forward to celebrating their achievements with post-race awards and delicious hot food fresh off the grill. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, challenge, and breathtaking views at The AlKEMist Gravel Fest!
Organiser's Description
THE ALKEMIST GRAVEL FEST OCTOBER 3, 2026 | MANDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
BREWED FOR THE BOLD. BORN ON GRAVEL.
THE ALKEMIST GRAVEL FEST WAS FIRST BREWED UP IN 2018 AFTER EXPLORING SOME OF THE MOST RUGGED AND REWARDING GRAVEL ROADS IN MORTON COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA. NOW ITS ONE OF THE REGIONS MOST ANTICIPATED FALL GRAVEL RACES BRINGING TOGETHER CYCLISTS WHO CRAVE CHALLENGE, COMMUNITY, AND AN UNBEATABLE VIEW.
START YOUR ADVENTURE AT GRANER PARK / SUGARLOAF BOTTOMS, JUST SOUTH OF MANDAN, ND, WHERE YOULL CLIMB OUT OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY AND ONTO THE BLUFFS OF MORTON COUNTY. EVERY MILE SERVES UP FAST DESCENTS, MINIMUM-MAINTENANCE ROADS, AND SOME OF THE LONGEST CLIMBS IN THE REGION ALL BALANCED BY WIDE-OPEN PRAIRIE SKIES AND UNFORGETTABLE SCENERY.
WHEN THE DUST SETTLES, JOIN US FOR POST-RACE AWARDS, HOT FOOD FRESH OFF THE GRILL, AND A CELEBRATION WORTHY OF THE MILES YOUVE CONQUERED.
BREWED FOR THE BOLD. BORN ON GRAVEL.
THE ALKEMIST GRAVEL FEST WAS FIRST BREWED UP IN 2018 AFTER EXPLORING SOME OF THE MOST RUGGED AND REWARDING GRAVEL ROADS IN MORTON COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA. NOW ITS ONE OF THE REGIONS MOST ANTICIPATED FALL GRAVEL RACES BRINGING TOGETHER CYCLISTS WHO CRAVE CHALLENGE, COMMUNITY, AND AN UNBEATABLE VIEW.
START YOUR ADVENTURE AT GRANER PARK / SUGARLOAF BOTTOMS, JUST SOUTH OF MANDAN, ND, WHERE YOULL CLIMB OUT OF THE MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY AND ONTO THE BLUFFS OF MORTON COUNTY. EVERY MILE SERVES UP FAST DESCENTS, MINIMUM-MAINTENANCE ROADS, AND SOME OF THE LONGEST CLIMBS IN THE REGION ALL BALANCED BY WIDE-OPEN PRAIRIE SKIES AND UNFORGETTABLE SCENERY.
WHEN THE DUST SETTLES, JOIN US FOR POST-RACE AWARDS, HOT FOOD FRESH OFF THE GRILL, AND A CELEBRATION WORTHY OF THE MILES YOUVE CONQUERED.
Races
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The AlKemist - 55-Mile
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$64.98
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The AlKemist eBike - 55-Mile
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$64.98
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The Elixir - 30-Mile
Incl. $4.40 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$54.40
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The Elixir eBike - 30-Mile
Incl. $4.40 Fee
Sat 3rd October 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$54.40
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5321 Graner Park Rd, Mandan, 58554, ND, United States
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