The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and gender, along with both Elite men's and women's categories for UCI-licensed riders. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then each 5-year age group (ex 35-39) separated by gender up to the oldest competitor will qualify.
Highlands Gravel Classic will feature 2 courses...Highlands - 68 miles and Farmlands - 54 miles. The 68 mile course is for Elites, Males (19-59) and Females (19-49). The 54 mile course is for Males 60+ and Females 50+.
Field Participant Caps:
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 68 Miles
Type — Cycling
08:00
$100.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 68 Miles
Type — Cycling
08:15
$90.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 68 Miles
Type — Cycling
08:15
$90.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 54 Miles
Type — Cycling
08:45
$80.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 54 Miles
Type — Cycling
08:45
$80.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Goshen.
Learn more about the host city, Goshen.
Goshen is a city of 34,000 people (2019) in northern Indiana. The city is known as a major recreational vehicle and accessories manufacturing center, the home of Goshen College, a small Mennonite liberal arts college, and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the largest county fairs in the United States.
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