02Oct
The AlKemist - 55-mile
Cycling
- Distance
- 88.5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $60.00
The AlKEMist Gravel Fest
Mandan,
North Dakota,
United States
328 days left
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Date
02 Oct, 2027
Races
4 distances
Entry fee
$50.00 – $60.00
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Website
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The AlKEMist Gravel Fest
About the event
The AlKemist Gravel Fest — October 2, 2027 | Mandan, North Dakota
Brewed for the Bold. Born on Gravel.
The AlKemist Gravel Fest was first brewed up in 2018 after exploring some of the most rugged and rewarding gravel roads in Morton County, North Dakota. Now it’s one of the region’s most anticipated fall gravel races — bringing together cyclists who crave challenge, community, and an unbeatable view.
Start your adventure at Graner Park / Sugarloaf Bottoms, just south of Mandan, ND, where you’ll climb out of the Missouri River Valley and onto the bluffs of Morton County. Every mile serves up fast descents, minimum-maintenance roads, and some of the longest climbs in the region — all balanced by wide-open prairie skies and unforgettable scenery.
When the dust settles, join us for post-race awards, hot food fresh off the grill, and a celebration worthy of the miles you’ve conquered.
Races offered
02Oct
The AlKemist eBike - 55-mile
Cycling
- Distance
- 88.5K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $60.00
02Oct
The Elixir - 30-mile
Cycling
- Distance
- 48.3K
- Start time
- 11:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
02Oct
The Elixir eBike - 30-mile
Cycling
- Distance
- 48.3K
- Start time
- 11:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for October in Mandan.
Temperature4.0° / 15.0°
Feels like-0.3° / 10.7°
Sunshine hours8h 18m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:03
Sunset18:54
About Mandan
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Mandan is a town in Western North Dakota. Mandan is immediately west of the state capital, Bismarck. It has a population of 23,000 people in 2020.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of The AlKEMist Gravel Fest.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Scott Skokos | 1:39:29.9 |
| 🥈 | Thomas Fischer | 1:40:03.1 |
| 🥉 | Caleb Leibel | 1:40:44.9 |
| 4 | Eleno Vallejo | 1:42:06.1 |
| 5 | Jairo Ramos | 1:46:18.9 |
| 6 | Justin Harmon | 1:47:14.6 |
| 7 | David Burns | 1:47:40.1 |
| 8 | Parker Scott | 1:50:02 |
| 9 | Taylor Zent | 1:52:18.8 |
| 10 | Cody Testroet | 1:52:19.1 |
| 11 | Greg Mathern | 1:53:38 |
| 12 | Karin Gardner | 1:54:36.1 |
| 13 | Ross Lagasse | 2:01:07 |
| 14 | Tyler Stratton | 2:03:31.5 |
| 15 | Austin Wolf | 2:03:40.9 |
| 16 | Tim Clausnitzer | 2:05:54.3 |
| 17 | Laura Nyhus | 2:06:49.3 |
| 18 | Michelle Nyhus | 2:08:22.4 |
| 19 | Annette Deforest | 2:08:32.8 |
| 20 | Mark Knoll | 2:08:34.7 |
| 21 | Whitney Thompson | 2:08:38.4 |
| 22 | Dave Shireley | 2:09:43.8 |
| 23 | Gabby Beise | 2:10:11.5 |
| 24 | Melissa Marquardt | 2:10:12.4 |
| 25 | Jim Wolf | 2:10:32.8 |
| 26 | Brian Beattie | 2:11:32.6 |
| 27 | Ellen Moses | 2:13:11.2 |
| 28 | Brittany Bares | 2:14:39.4 |
| 29 | Wendy Rask | 2:15:05.2 |
| 30 | David Cochrane | 2:16:52.1 |
| 31 | Lori O'Dea | 2:18:20 |
| 32 | Jared Fuchs | 2:19:45.1 |
| 33 | Darron Raines | 2:23:15.6 |
| 34 | Jeff Ubl | 2:24:26 |
| 35 | James Wolf | 3:05:23 |
| 36 | Trisha Baker | 3:32:33.4 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Ian Easton | 2:51:03.5 |
| 🥈 | Jasper Klein | 2:53:14.4 |
| 🥉 | Jake Vigesaa | 2:54:00.4 |
| 4 | Josh Smaage | 2:57:56.5 |
| 5 | Perry Freidig | 3:18:28.1 |
| 6 | Sarah Easton | 3:23:04.9 |
| 7 | Trevor Pollert | 3:23:07.4 |
| 8 | Scott Johnke | 3:23:33.2 |
| 9 | Ben Ehreth | 3:23:34.1 |
| 10 | Marnie Walth | 3:26:16.4 |
| 11 | Isaac Merkel | 3:26:24.7 |
| 12 | Kilee Harmon | 3:29:50.5 |
| 13 | Nigel Schmitz | 3:30:19.8 |
| 14 | Mike Henke | 3:31:14.4 |
| 15 | Chris Lohss | 3:39:53.1 |
| 16 | Jason Vogel | 3:40:12.5 |
| 17 | Josh Vogel | 3:40:33.4 |
| 18 | Melanie Carvell | 3:41:29.9 |
| 19 | Jakee Stoltz | 3:43:29.1 |
| 20 | Levi Moch | 3:44:01.4 |
| 21 | Joshua Bruhn | 3:46:59.9 |
| 22 | Reier Thompson | 3:47:59 |
| 23 | Brian Houle | 3:57:13.5 |
| 24 | Logan Reindel | 3:59:02 |
| 25 | Brandon Beise | 4:05:00.3 |
| 26 | Mark Weishoff | 4:17:23 |
| 27 | Brian Ekart | 4:20:21.5 |
| 28 | Scott Mosbrucker | 4:20:21.6 |
| 29 | Natalie Thrasher | 4:20:22.4 |
| 30 | Elias Hugh | 4:36:54.9 |
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