In “Giants Of The Earth,” Ole Edvart Rölvaag (MN native) wrote about the mental balancing act early Norwegian pioneers battled as they explored the upper midwest — dreams of a brighter future and countless feats of adversity stained with loneliness and fear of the unknown.
Gray Duck Grit nods to our weathered ancestors. In a single gravel event, you may feel bolts of fear mixed with breaths of adversity. Although a fairytale finish isn’t guaranteed, Gray Duck Grit promises to test your preparation, determination, and perseverance.
Think you’re ready to take on one of the giants of driftless Minnesota?
THE FIFTY – 50 MILES / 2,700 FT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 8:00AM
THE SIXTY-NINER – 69 MILES / 3,600 FT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 8:00AM
THE 111 – 111 MILES / 6,400 FT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 8:00AM
THE 222 – 222 MILES / 12,800 FT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH @ 9:00PM
NOTE: ALL GPX ROUTES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE FOR DOWNLOAD, BUT ARE STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE BEFORE EVENT WEEKEND. NO CUE SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED, BUT YOU MAY PRINT THEM AND USE THEM IF NEEDED. ASIDE FROM FEATURE CHANGES OR CONSTRUCTION UPDATES, ROUTES WILL REMAIN THE SIMILAR YEAR TO YEAR.