Events/99 Miles of Bad Road Gravel Race
320.3 km159.3 km

99 Miles of Bad Road Gravel Race 159 km

GravelLoop
Date
Sat, 11 Sept 2027
Start
07:00
Venue
Big pavilion, Loberg Park, Hardy, Arkansas
Hardy, Sharp County
Countdown
September

The headline 99 miles, one big gravel loop from Hardy and back. Plan on a long day in the saddle, anywhere from 6 to 15 hours depending on how you ride.

Key facts
01Carry a helmet, taillight, two water bottles and a GPS or phone with the route loaded
02Outside crew help is allowed only at aid stations
03Riders under 18 must rent a GPS tracker
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The course

The route

Hardy
Distance159km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate151.1 km
Weather

Mid-September, Hardy

30°CTypical high
17°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
29%Days with rain

Highs around 30°C and lows around 17°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 29% of days.

NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results

Course verified. Results not yet available.

Organiser
OrganiserPreston Rowe
Instagram@99badroad
Running since2025
Training

Training for the 99 Miles of Bad Road Gravel Race 159 km

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159 km
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
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