About the Race
The Most Fun You'll Have on a Bike
Started in 2022, Mainely Gravel has grown into one of Maine's most exciting cycling events. The secret? A course that challenges seasoned riders and welcomes newcomers, wrapped in an atmosphere that is genuinely fun from start to finish.
Conceived and administered by the Downeast Racing team, Mainely Gravel draws on decades of riding and racing experience. The team understands what the community wants: great organization, a unique course, and a welcoming vibe.
Whether you are here to race, ride, or just enjoy the adventure, you will feel it the moment you arrive.
"The most fun I've had on a bike."
5th
Annual Event
58
Miles (Long Course)
$11,000+
Raised for Charity
Two Courses. One Epic Day.
A mixed surface route over rolling hills on everyday gravel roads. Ride it on a gravel bike or a road bike with 30mm+ tires.
Long Course | 58 Miles
The full Mainely Gravel experience. Riders follow the shared route to mile 25, then take a 20 mile loop before rejoining for the final 7 miles. Dirt roads, rolling hills, and the signature Pineland Farms XC ski trail finish.
Short Course | 35 Miles
Same great start, same great finish, just a shorter loop. At mile 25, short course riders head for home while long course riders push on. Perfect for your first gravel event or a spirited day out.
Categories
Long Course Men: 18&U, 19 to 39, 40 to 54, 55+
Long Course Women: 18&U, 19 to 39, 40 to 54, 55+
Short Course Men: Open (all ages)
Short Course Women: Open (all ages)
*E-Bikes are welcome but will not qualify for podiums or result prizes
Good to Know
- USA Cycling membership is not required
- Dirt road surfaces vary with weather conditions
- Last 5 km on Pineland Farms XC ski trails (mown, well maintained)
- Roads are open to traffic; obey all traffic rules
- Stop at all road crossings and check for traffic
- Timing and results by Eleven 11 Timing
Race Day | August 8, 2026
Oak Hill Field, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester, Maine 04260
8:30 AM
Registration and Check In Opens
Pick up your number at Oak Hill Field. Port a johns available adjacent to the parking lot.
10:00 AM
Mass Start
Riders line up on Oak Hill Field by pace preference: Race? Ride? Adventure? Lead car neutral start exits the field and heads down Route 231 to the right hand turn onto Doughty Road.
After
Post Race Gathering
Food trucks, live music, cold drinks, and the awards ceremony featuring pottery by local craftsmen. Bring the whole family.
Course Maps
Short Course | 35 Miles
Long Course | 58 Miles
35 miles of mixed surface through Maine's rolling countryside. Shares the Long Course route through mile 25, then heads to the finish.
58 miles of the full experience. An additional 20 mile loop beyond the split point, rejoining for the final 7 miles to the finish.
Giving Back
Riding for Independence Association
$11,000+
Raised to Date
Downeast Racing donates $5 of every registration to Independence Association, which for the last 58 years has been dedicated to helping adults and children with disabilities obtain full and inclusive lives in their chosen communities. Supervised independent living, outreach programs, work training, fitness activities, friendship and caring in the Maine Midcoast Region.
Every registration includes a donation option. No amount is too small, and it all goes directly to enhancing programs for IA clients.
Supported By
Gorham Bike & Ski
Pinebury
L.L. Bean
See How You Stacked Up
Eleven 11 Timing
Live updates and race day results
Gravel Results
Current and past year results
Campgrounds
• Polly's Campground, New Gloucester
• Freeport/Durham KOA Holiday
• Wolf's Neck Oceanfront Campground, Freeport
• Turkey Hill Campground, Durham
• Cedar Haven Family Campground, Freeport
Plan Your Trip
Bring the family! While you ride, they can hike or run on the Pineland Farms trails. The marketplace on the main campus features local cheese, meats, vegetables, and beverages.
Hotels
• Hampton Inn Freeport/Brunswick
• Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown
• Harraseeket Inn, Freeport
• Best Western Freeport Inn
• Wolf's Neck Center Farmhouse Rentals
Parks and Outdoors
• Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal (7 mi)
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport
• Range Pond State Park, Poland (32 mi)
• Popham Beach State Park, Phippsburg (38 mi)
• Sebago Lake State Park, Casco (35 mi)
• Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth (23 mi)
• Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth (25 mi)
• Ferry Beach State Park, Saco (37 mi)
• Camden Hills State Park, Camden (69 mi)
Race Day Memories
Browse highlights from past Mainely Gravel race days.
Gear Up for Gravelleing
Shop Our Collection
From performance jerseys to casual post-race wear, rep the Mainely Gravel spirit wherever you ride. Our gear is designed for the grit and beauty of the Maine countryside.