2026 Regional Gravel Events

Mar 26–29, 2026 — Dirty Kitten Cat Camp (Frederick, MD)
Type: Multi‑day gravel training camp (WTFNB‑focused) in the Catoctin Mountains.
Link:https://www.dirtykittengravel.com/events

Apr 12, 2026 — Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder (Spring Mills, PA)
Type: Gravel race; part of the Pennsylvania Gravel Series.
Link:https://www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/begg
Apr 25, 2026 — XTERRA New Jersey – USAT National Gravel Series (Vernon Township, NJ)
Type: Off‑road multisport event with gravel bike legs.
Link:https://www.trifind.com/re_779493/XTERRANewJerseyUSATNationalGravelSeries

May 3, 2026 — Jersey Gravel Grinder (Bedminster, NJ)
Type: Major gravel event with 50–200 km options.
Link:https://www.granfondoguide.com/Events/Index/10781/jersey-gravel-grinder
May 3, 2026 — Pinelands Gravel “¡Ay Carranza!” (Southampton, NJ)
Type: Gravel adventure ride in the NJ Pine Barrens.
Link:https://www.pinelandsgravel.com/
May 9, 2026 — Parker Dam Gravel Grinder (Penfield, PA)
Type: Gravel race; part of the Pennsylvania Gravel Series.
Link:https://www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pdgg
May 15–17, 2026 — Delaware Gran Fondo (Wilmington, DE)
Type: Road gran fondo with nearby gravel‑friendly terrain; not pure gravel but regionally relevant.
Link:https://www.cycloworld.cc/en/gran-fondo/united-states/delaware-gran-fondo/38667
May 2026 — Trans‑Sylvania Gravel Epic (Spring Mills, PA)
Type: Multi‑day gravel stage event in central PA.
Link:https://www.granfondoguide.com/Series/PennsylvaniaGravelRace

Jun 10-11 — DVGH - Michaux State Forest 2-day Ride
Type: FREE, self-supported group ride. Mixed‑surface, rugged forest roads, big climbs, and sweeping ridge‑top views.
Link: https://www.delawarevalleygravelhub.com/featured-group-ride
Jun 20, 2026 — Garrett County Gran Fondo (McHenry, MD)
Type: Mixed‑surface/road gran fondo with serious climbing; not pure gravel but a big regional target.
Link:https://www.granfondoguide.com/Events/Index/208/Garrett-County-Gran-Fondo
Jun 28, 2026 — Camp Michaux Gravel Grinder (PA)
Type: Gravel race; part of the Pennsylvania Gravel Series.
Link:https://www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs

Jul 18, 2026 — Grinduro! - Pennsylvania (Lock Haven, PA)
Type: It’s one long loop on mixed terrain (with road, gravel and MTB singletrack) with four timed segments.
Link:https://grinduro.com/pennsylvania

Aug 15, 2026 — Mid‑State Gravel Grinder (PA)
Type: Gravel race; part of the Pennsylvania Gravel Series.
Link:https://www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs

Aug 29, 2026 — Scratch N Denton Gravel Grinder (MD)
Type: Scratch N Denton Grinder crushes 23.7 miles of filthy farm tracks, 13 segments, epic brewery finish with free beer + gourmet lunch. Dust, grit, glory.
Link: https://www.ridec3.org/scratch-n-denton-gravel-grinder

Sep 12, 2026 — The Snallygaster 200 (Oakland, MD)
Type: 200‑mile ultra‑gravel event with ~23,000 ft of climbing.
Link:https://www.granfondoguide.com/Events/Index/11215/the-snallygaster-200
Sep 20, 2026 — Trough Creek Gravel Grinder (PA)
Type: Gravel race; part of the Pennsylvania Gravel Series.
Link:https://www.trans-sylvaniaproductions.com/pgs
Sep 27, 2026 — Jersey Gravel Grinder Deux (Bedminster, NJ)
Type: Gravel race/ride; second JGG date in 2026.
Link:https://battistrada.com/en/cycling-calendar/edition/jersey-gravel-grinder-deux-2026/51748/

Oct 24, 2026 — Bike Doctor Grand Fondue (Middletown, MD)
Type: Mixed‑surface/gravel‑centric adventure ride, rated as one of MD’s best.
Link:https://strambecco.com/event/grand-fondue/