DateExpected
Late August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Roosevelt Center, 519 S Broadway, Red Lodge, Montana
Red Lodge, Carbon County
Countdown
August
The short one: 22 miles of gravel in a single loop from Red Lodge. A friendly way into the event, and open to all ages and abilities.
Key facts
01Cut-offs are enforced even on the shortest course
02Race start only, tour and e-bike options are not part of this race
03Results are ranked by sex and age group
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The course
The route
Red Lodge
Distance35km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate34.5 km
Weather
Late-August, Red Lodge
25°CTypical high
9°CTypical low
-1°CColdest in 20 years
25%Days with rain
Highs around 25°C and lows around 9°C, but it has dropped to -1°C. Rain on 25% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Ashley Cooper02:25:1214.6 km/h
02Shelby Garstad02:26:3414.5 km/h
03Mary Ritz02:36:4913.5 km/h
7
Women finishers
2:38:58
Median time
13.4 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Big Sky Gravel 35 km
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