Gordon Pine Barrens 50 Gravel Race

Gordon is a township that covers 157 Sq. mi with only 770 permanent residents. The route has been mapped to not cross County or State highways that border the township, excluding crossing Hwy Y east of Gordon near race end. The course is 53.75 miles in distance, climbing 2,500 ft of total elevation. It will be safe, quiet, and interesting, and would be rated as moderate in relation to difficulty. The ride will include approximately 5 miles of pavement in 4 different sectors including the 2.5 mile start roll out. Surfaces will be a mixed bag of good gravel, good sand/gravel mix, hard pack loamy sand with very few spots of navigable sugar sand. The course has been decided upon based on the least problem with sugar sand and using the best gravel roads and trails in the area.

The 25 mile event will be on the same course as the 50 mile race, but will take a cut off that will shorten the course. The GPB25 is 23.6 miles with 1095’ of climbing and 85 % Unpaved surface. Same start area and time, same roll out, same finish, just an abbreviated adventure.

 The 10 am Start for both the 25 and 50 mile events will be on Main Street in Gordon in front of the “Gordon Station” at 9701 Cty Rd Y, Gordon Wisconsin, 54838. The Finish and post race concession will be at Mooney Ball Park at 9730 Ball Park Dr.  

NOTE: Staging prior to race start and race meeting will be on Finstad Ave near the “Gordon Station.” Plan to stage by 9:50am – please.

PREFERRED START – for the 50 mile event only: Those riders men or women that have placed in the top 25 of Hungry Bear, Birkie Epic or similar gravel event.

Rider parking is at the Finish area Mooney Ball Park at 9730 Ball Park Dr. – Gordon WI 54838. Signage and volunteers will support your arrival and parking at Mooney Park. Riders will be asked to safely ride/roll up to the start area at least 15 minutes prior to the 10am start for staging and pre race meeting. Race finish and start area are approximately .5 miles apart. Volunteers will ensure safety for riders so please look for our volunteers and follow all rules of the road.