DateExpected
Late May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Voyageur Brewing Company, 233 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais, Minnesota
Grand Marais, Cook County
Countdown
May
The short one: 26 miles point to point from Grand Marais, with little climbing. A friendly way into gravel riding or a relaxed morning out.
Key facts
01Start at 09:00 sharp if you want a result; waves run until 09:15
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The course
The route
Grand Marais
Distance42km
Total climb542m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate43.3 km
Weather
Late-May, Grand Marais
16°CTypical high
5°CTypical low
-2°CColdest in 20 years
45%Days with rain
Highs around 16°C and lows around 5°C, but it has dropped to -2°C. Rain on 45% 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
01Josephine Ryan01:40:3224.9 km/h
02Ronnie LaJoie01:51:4622.4 km/h
03Madison Nisula01:55:2921.7 km/h
61
Women finishers
2:46:43
Median time
15.0 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserHeck of the North Productions
Websiteheckofthenorth.com
Instagram@heckproductions
Running since2016
Training
Training for the Le Grand du Nord Gravel Classic 42 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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Typical sessions
42 km with 542 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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