DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Wag Valley Farm, 315 Shoals Falls Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
Hendersonville, Henderson County
Countdown
September
The long loop of the Dirt Diggler: 77 km of gravel with a fair bit of climbing, two aid stops on the way, and singletrack saved for the final stretch when your legs are tired.
Key facts
01Two aid stations only, at miles 18 and 41, so carry enough for the gaps
02Final section of the course is singletrack, so expect tired-legs bike handling
03Results are ranked by sex, age group and racing class
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The course
The route
Hendersonville
Distance77km
Total climb1,411m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate74.3 km
Weather
Mid-September, Hendersonville
26°CTypical high
15°CTypical low
7°CColdest in 20 years
42%Days with rain
Highs around 26°C and lows around 15°C, but it has dropped to 7°C. Rain on 42% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01ABRAHAM CLOSE ABRAHAM CLOSE02:29:2530.8 km/h
02STEPHEN JUSTICE STEPHEN JUSTICE02:31:1130.4 km/h
03THOMAS GIBSON THOMAS GIBSON02:37:0229.3 km/h
22
Finishers
2:51:06
Median time
26.9 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserBlue Ridge Adventures
Websiteblueridgeadventures.net
Instagram@blueridgeadventures
Running since2015
Training
Training for the Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder 77 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Intervals.icuWhat a Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder 77 km plan targets
Typical sessions
77 km with 1,411 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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