DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Quirk Brewing, Walla Walla, WA
Quirk Brewing, Walla Walla, WA
Countdown
September
The short one of the Walla Walla Grit trio: 72 km of gravel that starts at a brewery, with the latest start of the three. A good way into gravel riding.
Key facts
01About 4 miles of neutral rollout before racing starts
02Aid-station cut-offs apply, so plan your pacing
03Results split by sex, age group and bike type
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The course
The route
Quirk Brewing
Distance72km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate71.3 km
Weather
Mid-September, Quirk Brewing
24°CTypical high
10°CTypical low
2°CColdest in 20 years
16%Days with rain
Highs around 24°C and lows around 10°C, but it has dropped to 2°C. Rain on 16% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2024 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Jerry Wickham2:58:4024.3 km/h
02Chris Madunich2:59:0624.3 km/h
03Kyle Mattson3:01:1624.0 km/h
132
Finishers
5:27:21
Median time
13.3 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2024 results, as published by the organiser.
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Organiser
OrganiserThe Bicycle Barn, with event founders Michael and Kathryn Austin
Websitewallawallagrit.com
Instagram@wallawallagrit
Running since2018
Training
Training for the Walla Walla Grit 72 km
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