DateExpected
Late May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club Hall, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith, Ontario, Canada
Griffith, Renfrew County
Countdown
May
The big one: 168 km of gravel from a 6am start, capped at 50 riders. A long day out in Renfrew County, built for people who want the full Epic.
Key facts
01Field limited to 50 riders, so enter early
02Safety cut-off partway round: you must reach it in time to continue
03GPS navigation required, the course is not marked for you to follow blind
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The course
The route
Griffith
Distance168km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate161.2 km
Weather
Late-May, Griffith
22°CTypical high
9°CTypical low
-3°CColdest in 20 years
42%Days with rain
Highs around 22°C and lows around 9°C, but it has dropped to -3°C. Rain on 42% 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
01Aaron Fillion05:43:0829.3 km/h
02Mark Andrews05:43:0929.3 km/h
03Adam Hill05:47:2829.0 km/h
12
Finishers
6:30:07
Median time
25.8 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserBrendan Gorman — Gravel Cup Canada
Websitegravelcup.com
Instagram@gravelcupcan
Running since2026
Training
Training for the R3G3: Renfrew Rough Rider Griffith Gravel Grinder 168 km
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