Events/The Original Growler

The Original Growler 52 km

MTBLoop
DateExpected
Late May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
IOOF Park
Springfield, Lane County
Countdown
May

The middle child of the Growler: 52 km in one lap, with a neutral roll-out before the racing starts. Enough climbing to make you earn it, not enough to bury you.

Key facts
01Neutral 4-mile lead-out from the mass start before racing begins
02Riders under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver
03Ranked by sex, age group, bike type and racing class
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The course

The route

IOOF Park
Distance52km
Total climb1,234m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate48.1 km
Weather

Late-May, IOOF Park

17°CTypical high
7°CTypical low
3°CColdest in 20 years
39%Days with rain

Highs around 17°C and lows around 7°C, but it has dropped to 3°C. Rain on 39% of days.

NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results

Course verified. Results not yet available.

Organiser
OrganiserGunnison Trails
Running since2008
Training

Training for the The Original Growler 52 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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What a The Original Growler 52 km plan targets
Typical sessions
52 km with 1,234 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
Terrain and skills practice specific to the course
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
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One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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