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Big Sugar Gravel 2026

Big Sugar Gravel 2026 takes place on 17 October in Bentonville, Arkansas, with 100, 50 and 25 mile gravel options across chunky Ozarks roads and Life Time Grand Prix finale context.

GravelOpen
40-161 kmdistance range
22Preparation
164days remaining
Distances, climbing and preparation

Route comparison

RouteDistanceElevationProfilePreparation
100-MilerGravel161 km-Hilly22 weeks
50-MilerGravel81 km-Hilly12 weeks
25-MilerGravel40 km-Hilly8 weeks
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Synthetic demand profile

100-Miler
50-Miler
25-Miler
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Event brief

Training read

Gravel preparation should combine endurance volume with surface handling, fueling practice and fatigue-resistant tempo work.

The available profile data points to a rolling or moderate demand where steady pacing and repeatable tempo are central.

Suggested preparation window: 22 weeks.