Guts Gravel Glory

Guts Gravel Glory – Chesterfield, United States

• Date: August 1, 2027
• Location: Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia
• Distances: 44 miles, 33 miles, 16.5 miles
• Event Type: Gravel race

Guts Gravel Glory is a multi-lap gravel race held at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia. The event takes place on the Bright Hope Equestrian side of the park, utilizing a 5.5-mile loop course that riders pass through multiple times. The course consists of dirt roads and paths that are 8 to 12 feet wide, which the organizers note can often feel like a single line but provides opportunities for passing.

The event offers three primary race distances. The longest is an eight-lap race totaling approximately 44 miles, with a time cut-off of three hours to begin the final lap. A six-lap option covering roughly 33 miles is also available, sharing the same three-hour cut-off to start the last lap. The shortest race is a three-lap event of about 16.5 miles. An e-bike category is offered for the 19-mile distance only. The event is chip-timed, and organizers state that gravel, cyclocross, or mountain bikes are all suitable for the course.

Riders will pass the start/finish area, which serves as a transition and support zone, at the end of each 5.5-mile lap. There will be a water station near the completion of each lap for refills, and bottle hand-ups from personal support crews are permitted. Packet pickup is on the morning of the race. For full details and registration, please visit the official event website.