Gravel Grain

Gravel Grain – Nueva Ecija, Philippines

• Date: December 6, 2026
• Location: Nueva Ecija, Philippines
• Distances: 130 km, 80 km
• Event Type: Gravel ride

Gravel Grain is a gravel event held in Nueva Ecija, the self-described gravel capital of the Philippines. The event features two distances, 130 km and 80 km, across the unpaved dikes and irrigation roads of the region. Both routes start and finish at the 300-hectare Rally Farm, which serves as the race village.

According to the organizers, the routes are flat, fast, and unshaded, with the primary challenges being heat and the December Amihan wind, rather than climbing. The road surfaces are described as a mix of smooth "champagne gravel." The 130 km route is a full loop that requires a navigation device and has four feed zones. The shorter 80 km option has two feed zones.

The event spans six municipalities, with specific route details withheld until November 15, 2026. Registration is capped at 500 participants across both distances. The organizers state that the event exists to promote the value of the region's unpaved roads for sports and eco-tourism. For full details and to register, visit the official event website.