Gravel Biking

UNBOUND Gravel

Gravel Cycling covering 42.8 km to 563.3 km with up to 5,150 m D+ in Emporia (Kansas, United States)

LocationEmporia, Kansas, United StatesShow on map(38.4039° N, 96.1817° W)
Date & StatusJune 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +5,150 m

UNBOUND Gravel is an endurance sporting event in Emporia, Kansas, US focused on Gravel Biking. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Night Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UNBOUND Gravel XL (563.27 km, +5,150 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 200 (325.73 km, +3,085 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 100 (174.61 km, +1,113 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 50 (91.41 km, +578 m D+), and UNBOUND Gravel 25 (42.81 km, +163 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (unboundgravel.com).

Official website
UNBOUND Gravel in Emporia (Work: "Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies", Photo: Frank Vincentz, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Malta - Sliema - Tigné Point - outer trail 05 ies" · Photo: Frank Vincentz · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

ForestNature & Off-RoadNight RunKids & Youth RacesMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UNBOUND Gravel XLGravel Biking563.27 km+5,150 m1,150 m - 3,313 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UNBOUND Gravel 200Gravel Biking325.73 km+3,085 m1,153 m - 2,449 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UNBOUND Gravel 100Gravel Biking174.61 km+1,113 m1,156 m - 1,623 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UNBOUND Gravel 50Gravel Biking91.41 km+578 m1,159 m - 1,402 mLoop courseRoute & profile
UNBOUND Gravel 25Gravel Biking42.81 km+163 m1,162 m - 1,230 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
563.27 km
Elevation gain
+5,150 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,150 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,313 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.8 % / 3.2 %
Course format
Loop course
563.27 km+5,150 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N80160240320400480FS38.4039° N, 96.1817° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,313 m above sea level (+5,150 m D+, -5,150 m D-)

Peak: 3,313 m·at 157.8 km·Ø 1.8 %
1,150 m1,871 m2,592 m3,313 m0 km112.7 km225.3 km338 km450.6 km563.3 km3,313 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does UNBOUND Gravel take place?

UNBOUND Gravel takes place in Emporia, Kansas, US (start area at coordinates 38.4039° N, 96.1817° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from June 5, 2027 to June 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at UNBOUND Gravel?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including UNBOUND Gravel XL (563.27 km, +5,150 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 200 (325.73 km, +3,085 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 100 (174.61 km, +1,113 m D+), UNBOUND Gravel 50 (91.41 km, +578 m D+), and UNBOUND Gravel 25 (42.81 km, +163 m D+). The competitions belong to Gravel Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for UNBOUND Gravel?

The main competition (UNBOUND Gravel XL over 563.27 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,150 m of elevation gain and -5,150 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,313 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for UNBOUND Gravel?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (unboundgravel.com).