Race Highlight - Grounded Nebraska

Event Name: Grounded Nebraska

Location Roca, NE

Event Website: https://groundedne.com/

2023 Dates: 'June 24, 2023

Race Distances:

125-mile

60-mile

25-mile

E-bike route (to be announced soon)

Run: 5k

About the course:

125 & 60-mile routes are rolling gravel hills. Gravel in this area is usually very smooth and fast. These two routes are designed to be challenging but not to destroy you so you have energy left to hang out. The 25-mile route is a mix of limestone rails to trails and gravel. eBike route TBD.

Registration details:

Registration is open!

Where to register: https://www.bikereg.com/grounded-nebraska-gravel-festival

Information for beginners:

The 25 mile route is suited for everyone. It is a mix of limestone trails and gravel. This distance is not a race and includes an aid station halfway.

Ways this race promotes inclusivity:

Intersectional inclusion is woven into every aspect of our event. Three gender categories, equity-based cash prizes for the 125 mile race, a diverse advisory board, and gender registration allotments are examples of this. A robust Rider Support Program fully supports athletes (with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA folks) to train for, travel to and ride Grounded Nebraska. We offer discounts to BIPOC and LGBTQIA folks if it will help them to be able to attend. Reach out if you have a need to see if there’s a scholarship available.

Beyond the Race

On-site camping from Friday pm to Sunday am makes this event like summer camp. Friday events include shake-out rides, workshops, a welcome party at the local tavern and lots more to be announced. On Saturday, the venue features food trucks, live music, firepits and s'mores, jumping pillows, a ropes course, hay rack rides for all ages to be entertained

Travel:

Roca, Nebraska which is about 10 miles south of Lincoln. (LNK), but flights are limited. Omaha, NE (OMA) has many more options and is just a little over an hour away. Participants will need a car to get to the venue and during the weekend if they do not plan to take advantage of onsite camping.

Accommodations:

On-site camping is $50 for the whole weekend, Friday pm to Sunday am, and includes access to showers and electricity for charging. Trailers and small campers are also welcome. We do not have traditional campsite hookups. Generators are allowed but may be asked to use designated areas.

Contact info:

Slide into their DM’s: https://www.instagram.com/grounded.ne/

email: susan@groundedne.com