DateExpected
Mid August 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Mid-State Airport, 451 Airport Road, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 16866
Philipsburg, Centre County
Countdown
August
The big one of the day: 111 km of gravel around Philipsburg with a bit under 1,700 m of climbing. A long day out, but not a savage one if you pace it.
Key facts
01Aid-station cut-off at mile 16 (11:00)
02Second cut-off at mile 48 (14:30)
03Results ranked by sex and age group
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The course
The route
Philipsburg
Distance111km
Total climb1,659m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate108.9 km
Weather
Mid-August, Philipsburg
27°CTypical high
15°CTypical low
7°CColdest in 20 years
46%Days with rain
Highs around 27°C and lows around 15°C, but it has dropped to 7°C. Rain on 46% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2025 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Erin Gordon04:07:4927.0 km/h
02Lisa Howenstein04:38:3624.0 km/h
03Kathy Peters06:00:1518.5 km/h
4
Women finishers
5:19:26
Median time
20.9 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2025 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Mid-State Gravel Grinder 111 km
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111 km with 1,659 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
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Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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