October 3, 2026
Driftless Dagger
Galena, IL, USA · Midwest Ultra Cycling
237 mi550 mi
About this event
The Driftless Dagger is a self-supported bikepacking race through the rugged, untamed beauty of the Driftless Region. Choose between a grueling 550-mile route with over 40,000 feet of climbing or the Baby Dagger at 237 miles with 20,000 feet of vert. Starting and finishing at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, IL, this race is Death by a Thousand Cuts—relentless gravel, brutal climbs, and peaceful back roads that challenge your limits.
Routes
237 mi
237 mi · $125 entry
550 mi
550 mi · $125 entry
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Registration
- Opens
- February 13, 2026
- Deadline
- September 20, 2026
Event organizer
https://www.midwestultracycling.com/daggerKeep looking
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