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Colesburg Back 40

September 3, 2023

Colesburg Back 40

Colesburg, IA, USA · Colesburg Back 40

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25 mi45 mi60 mi100 mi200 mi

About this event

Join us in Colesburg, IA on September 3, 2023 for the 30th anniversary of the oldest gravel race in the Midwest.
This event offers 5 different challenging races in the driftless region on NE Iowa. Along the way you'll see some of the most amazing breathtaking scenery which will make you question, is the actually Iowa?
Weather it's the spectacular views, or your lack of proper training, this race is sure to take your breath away.

Podium awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each category.
Also prize tables larger than you've ever seen Everyone leaves with a prize.

Our local 4-H group will be providing food for the event.

This race is a fundraiser so all proceeds are donated back to the community.

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Routes

25

25 mi · ↗ 2,500 ft · 90% gravel · $50 entry

Not a cake walk

Packet pick up starts at 6:30 am the day of the race.
There are a few level B & C roads on this race as well as a small amount of single track.
There will be aid stations for hydration and nutrition.

Men's Open
Women's Open

45

45 mi · ↗ 4,500 ft · 90% gravel · $50 entry

The original

Packet pick up starts at 6:30 am the day of the race.
There are a few level B & C roads on this race as well as a small amount of single track.
There will be aid stations for hydration and nutrition.

Men's Open
Women's Open
Women's Single Speed
Men's Single Speed
Tandem

60

60 mi · ↗ 6,000 ft · 90% gravel · $50 entry

60

Packet pick up starts at 6:30 am the day of the race.
There are a few level B & C roads on this race as well as a small amount of single track.
There will be aid stations for hydration and nutrition.

Men's Open
Women's Open

Iowa's Hardest 100

100 mi · ↗ 10,000 ft · 90% gravel · $50 entry

Seriously the hardest 100 mile race in Iowa

Packet pick up starts at 6:30 am the day of the race.
There are a few level B & C roads on this race as well as a small amount of single track.
There will be aid stations for hydration and nutrition.

Men's Open
Women's Open

Iowa's Hardest 200

200 mi · ↗ 20,000 ft · 90% gravel · $50 entry

Seriously the hardest 200 mile race in Iowa

Packet pick up starts at 6:30 am the day of the race.
There are a few level B & C roads on this race as well as a small amount of single track.
There will be aid stations for hydration and nutrition.

Men's Open
Women's Open

Volunteer info

Email me if you're interested in helping with the races.
mcarithers4@gmail.com

Lodging

Tent camping is allowed in the city park for this event only. There are restrooms but no showers. Twin Bridges campground is only a few miles away, as well as a couple campgrounds in Elkport, IA

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Event details are provided by the organizer. Gravel Calendar LLC is not responsible for their accuracy. Please participate at your own risk.

Registration

Opens
August 15, 2023
Deadline
August 28, 2023
On-site registration
No

Event organizer

Colesburg Back 40

Colesburg Back 40 is the oldest ongoing gravel race in the Midwest. 30 years this year!!!! The race that made gravel racing cool.

https://www.facebook.com/Colesburggravelpocalypse?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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