Homegrown Gravel Adventure

WE DON’T WAIT FOR SPRING—WE DRAG IT KICKING AND SCREAMING TO THE STATE LINE
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026 • Franklin, GA
Three days of smooth‑rollin’ Georgia limestone, rowdy Alabama clay and bedrock, late‑night campfire laughs, and a $10K carrot dangling at the end of 100 gloriously filthy miles. If yanking the season out of hibernation with dust on your face and a beer in your hand sounds like your kind of foreplay—welcome home.

WEEKEND LINEUP
FRI 2 PM — Shakeout Ride
20 miles, party pace, legs officially awake.
SAT — Race Day & $10K Payout Party
Race hard, rage harder: live music, rider‑only feast (chili, mains, sides), three drink tickets, community market and expo, Main Street vibes ’til late.
SUN 9 AM — Coffee Ride
Easy 20‑ish; caffeine, stories, high fives, goodbye hugs.

CAMP, EAT, DRINK, REPEAT
On‑site camping, legit grub, local beer, and February sunshine—while your northern buddies are still shoveling driveways.

ZERO COOKIE‑CUTTER BS
Grassroots soul, one hour south of ATL’s mega‑airport. Kick off your 2026 season dirty, sun‑kissed, and grinning. 100% of post‑expense profit goes straight back to the Franklin community.

THE ROUTES — WHY YOU’RE REALLY HERE
Pick the distance that matches your brand of crazy, then hit the after‑party for camping, hot food, cold beer, and a season‑kickoff weekend you won’t shut up about.

20‑MILE OUT‑AND‑BACK — AS HARD AS YOU WANT IT TO BE
You’re in hill country now, so don’t expect flat. This out‑and‑back rolls straight out of Franklin and climbs quick—stacking up around 1,300 feet of elevation on smooth Georgia gravel with a high reward‑to‑risk ratio. It’s not timed, not a race—just a no‑pressure ride with big views along the ’Hooch and just enough sting to make you earn all the food and beer waiting at the finish.

40‑MILE HALF‑PUNCH — THE FUN THAT FIGHTS BACK
Double the distance, double the attitude. With rowdy rollers, a teaser of that infamous Alabama “gravel,” and just under 3,000 feet of climbing, this one serves up a satisfying smack to the legs. It’s still non‑competitive—but let’s be real, your quads will be filing complaints by mile 25.

62‑MILE CLASSIC — THE FIGHT FOR GLORY
A proper race across 64 miles and 4,000 feet of elevation, with all the signature features—state‑line crossings, creek splashes, and a full helping of Alabama’s spiciest terrain. It’s everything the 100 has, just a little less punishment. Category winners earn custom hand‑made ceramic trophies, podiums score one‑of‑a‑kind medals, and every finisher gets a limited‑edition sticker to prove they showed up and threw down.

100‑MILE FULL SEND — $10K, TROPHIES, AND LEGEND STATUS
This is it. The crown jewel. 100 brutal, beautiful miles with 8,500 feet of climbing and every chaotic surface we could legally throw at you. Overall male and female winners split the $10,000 purse. Category winners earn hand‑crafted ceramic trophies, podiums get medals made with love and a little spite, and every dusty soul that crosses the line walks away with a sticker—and eternal Homegrown bragging rights. You came here for this. And we’ll be waiting at the line with open arms (and cold beer).

WANT TO GET DIRTY WITHOUT RACING? VOLUNTEER!
Join the Homegrown crew and get in on the action from the inside. We’re always looking for good folks to help make the magic happen—and yes, volunteers get their very own event tee and a custom ceramic coffee mug, handmade by Grouchy Ass Pottery Studio.
Hit us up to learn more and get involved!

STAY FOR THE WEEKEND
From tents to king beds, we’ve got lodging options to fit every budget and vibe.

On-site camping is just steps from the start line and right on the Chattahoochee—complete with fire pits, bathrooms, and (maybe) hot showers if enough folks sign up. Reserve your spot during registration. First-come, first-served.

Flying in? Stay in the ATL Airport District, where you can go straight from your plane to your hotel without ever leaving the airport—thanks to the free ATL Skytrain. Tons of hotel options, great food, and they love bikes as much as you do.
Prefer small towns with big charm? Newnan, LaGrange, Carrollton, and Hogansville all offer solid hotel options within 15–30 minutes of the start line.

👉 Full lodging details at homegrowngravel.com/lodging