DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Hawley Baseball/Softball Complex, 1st St / Hawley Rodeo Grounds, Hawley, Minnesota
Hawley, Clay County
Countdown
September
The friendly way in: 56 km of gravel in one loop with gentle climbing, about 500 m. A good first gravel event, or an easy spin if you want to enjoy it.
Key facts
01Helmet required
02Self-supported, so carry your own food, water and spares
03Mass-start racing is optional, with men's and women's podiums
Create a free training plan for the WoodChippr Gravel Fondo 56 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Hawley
Distance56km
Total climb511m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate55.8 km
Weather
Mid-September, Hawley
22°CTypical high
10°CTypical low
-1°CColdest in 20 years
30%Days with rain
Highs around 22°C and lows around 10°C, but it has dropped to -1°C. Rain on 30% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the WoodChippr Gravel Fondo 56 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.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a WoodChippr Gravel Fondo 56 km plan targets
Typical sessions
56 km with 511 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
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
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your WoodChippr Gravel Fondo 56 km plan.
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