Gravel Worlds Run Series
Lincoln, United States • 22-23 Aug 2026
Event Overview
The Gravel Worlds Run Series is a running event that takes place on gravel and dirt roads in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is part of a larger Gravel Worlds weekend organized by Lauf Gravel Worlds. The event offers four distance options.
Distances and Elevation
The available distances are:
- 50k (~31 miles) with 2,000 ft of elevation gain.
- Half Marathon (~13.1 miles) with 850 ft of elevation gain.
- 10k (~6 miles) with 400 ft of elevation gain.
- 5k (~3 miles) with 100 ft of elevation gain.
Event Details
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026. It is described as a self-supported challenge where runners cannot receive outside support from team vehicles or families on the course. Water and basic nutrition are provided at aid stations, but runners are recommended to carry their own specific needs.
Aid stations with water, hydration, and nutrition are located roughly every 8-10 km on the first half of the course and every 5-7 km on the second half. A fully stocked checkpoint is placed just after the halfway point. Runners are recommended to have a way to carry water.
Course and Requirements
Courses are marked, but runners are recommended to have a form of navigation. GPS files and cue cards will be provided. The event has time cut-offs: 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon and 8.5 hours for the 50k. Half Marathon runners must finish by 10:30 AM, and 50k runners must reach the halfway point by 10:00 AM, with a final race cut-off at 2:00 PM.
The terrain consists almost entirely of gravel and dirt roads in an area that is not flat, featuring numerous hills. The event also features a separate "Double Championships" ultra duathlon combining a bike event on Saturday with a run event on Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.