DateExpected
Early October 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Graner Park / Sugarloaf Bottoms, 5321 Graner Park Rd, Mandan, ND 58554
Mandan, Morton County
Countdown
October
The longer gravel loop at the AlKEMist, 88 km with modest climbing, so it's more about steady legs than big hills. A solid day out, running since 2018.
Key facts
01E-bikes are welcome but can't win podium awards.
02Results are ranked by sex and age group.
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The course
The route
Mandan
Distance89km
Total climb921m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate87.7 km
Weather
Early-October, Mandan
20°CTypical high
7°CTypical low
-5°CColdest in 20 years
19%Days with rain
Highs around 20°C and lows around 7°C, but it has dropped to -5°C. Rain on 19% 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
01Sarah Easton03:12:2627.6 km/h
02Kilee Harmon03:35:1224.7 km/h
03Melanie Carvell03:43:0823.8 km/h
7
Women finishers
3:53:42
Median time
22.7 km/h
Median speed
Women · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
Organiser701 Cycle and Sport
Website701cycleandsport.com
Instagram@alkemistgravelfest
Running since2018
Training
Training for the The AlKEMist Gravel Fest 88 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
89 km with 921 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
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