The AlKEMist Gravel Fest

About the Event

The AlKemist Gravel Fest — October 4, 2025 | 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

The AlKemist - 55-mile

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 55 Miles

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10:00

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$60.00

The AlKemist eBike - 55-mile

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 55 Miles

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Type — —

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10:00

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$60.00

The Elixir - 30-mile

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 30 Miles

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11:00

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$50.00

The Elixir eBike - 30-mile

Oct 03, 2026

straighten

Distance — 30 Miles

terrain

Type — —

timer

11:00

sell

$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Mandan.

thermostat Temperature

4.0° / 15.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.3° / 10.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 18m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:03

nightlight Sunset

18:54

About Mandan

Learn more about the host city, Mandan.

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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of The AlKEMist Gravel Fest.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Scott Skokos	M	39	Bismarck, ND	1:39:29.9
🥈	Thomas Fischer	M	37	Portland, OR	1:40:03.1
🥉	Caleb Leibel	M	19	Bismarck, ND	1:40:44.9
4	Eleno Vallejo	M	48	Bismarck, ND	1:42:06.1
5	Jairo Ramos	M	48	Ellendale, ND	1:46:18.9
6	Justin Harmon	M	42	Bismarck, ND	1:47:14.6
7	David Burns	M	58	Bismarck, ND	1:47:40.1
8	Parker Scott	M	43	Bismarck, ND	1:50:02
9	Taylor Zent	M	39	Mandan, ND	1:52:18.8
10	Cody Testroet	M	34	Bismarck, ND	1:52:19.1
11	Greg Mathern	M	58	Bismarck, ND	1:53:38
12	Karin Gardner	F	54	Mandan, ND	1:54:36.1
13	Ross Lagasse	M	45	Mandan, ND	2:01:07
14	Tyler Stratton	M	45	Minot, ND	2:03:31.5
15	Austin Wolf	M	38	Bismarck, ND	2:03:40.9
16	Tim Clausnitzer	M	68	Bismarck, ND	2:05:54.3
17	Laura Nyhus	F	44	Perham, MN	2:06:49.3
18	Michelle Nyhus	F	42	Bismarck, ND	2:08:22.4
19	Annette Deforest	F	54	Bismarck, ND	2:08:32.8
20	Mark Knoll	M	61	Bismarck, ND	2:08:34.7
21	Whitney Thompson	F	35	Bismarck, ND	2:08:38.4
22	Dave Shireley	M	39	Bismarck, ND	2:09:43.8
23	Gabby Beise	F	14	Bismarck, ND	2:10:11.5
24	Melissa Marquardt	F	44	Hazen, ND	2:10:12.4
25	Jim Wolf	M	62	Bismarck, ND	2:10:32.8
26	Brian Beattie	M	67	Bismarck, ND	2:11:32.6
27	Ellen Moses	F	60	Chicago, IL	2:13:11.2
28	Brittany Bares	F	34	Bismarck, ND	2:14:39.4
29	Wendy Rask	F	51	Hazen, ND	2:15:05.2
30	David Cochrane	M	54	Virden, MB	2:16:52.1
31	Lori O'Dea	F	55	Chicago, IL	2:18:20
32	Jared Fuchs	M	43	Bismarck, ND	2:19:45.1
33	Darron Raines	M	36	Minot AFB, ND	2:23:15.6
34	Jeff Ubl	M	52	Bismarckbismarck, ND	2:24:26
35	James Wolf	M	14	Bismarck, ND	3:05:23
36	Trisha Baker	F	41	Fargo, ND	3:32:33.4

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Ian Easton	M	43	Bismarck, ND	2:51:03.5
🥈	Jasper Klein	M	40	Regan, ND	2:53:14.4
🥉	Jake Vigesaa	M	29	Bismarck, ND	2:54:00.4
4	Josh Smaage	M	39	Jamestown, ND	2:57:56.5
5	Perry Freidig	M	55	Mandan, ND	3:18:28.1
6	Sarah Easton	F	34	Bismarck, ND	3:23:04.9
7	Trevor Pollert	M	34	Bismarck, ND	3:23:07.4
8	Scott Johnke	M	38	Bismarck, ND	3:23:33.2
9	Ben Ehreth	M	45	Bismarck, ND	3:23:34.1
10	Marnie Walth	F	54	Bismarck, ND	3:26:16.4
11	Isaac Merkel	M	20	Minot AFB, ND	3:26:24.7
12	Kilee Harmon	F	39	Bismarck, ND	3:29:50.5
13	Nigel Schmitz	M	32	Beulah, ND	3:30:19.8
14	Mike Henke	M	31	Bismarck, ND	3:31:14.4
15	Chris Lohss	M	52	Bozeman, MT	3:39:53.1
16	Jason Vogel	M	44	Bismarck, ND	3:40:12.5
17	Josh Vogel	M	44	Bismarck, ND	3:40:33.4
18	Melanie Carvell	F	62	Bismarck, ND	3:41:29.9
19	Jakee Stoltz	M	33	Bismarck, ND	3:43:29.1
20	Levi Moch	M	38	Bismarck, ND	3:44:01.4
21	Joshua Bruhn	M	38	Rapid City, SD	3:46:59.9
22	Reier Thompson	M	40	Bismarck, ND	3:47:59
23	Brian Houle	M	36	Bismarck, ND	3:57:13.5
24	Logan Reindel	M	35	Bismarck, ND	3:59:02
25	Brandon Beise	M	43	Bismarck, ND	4:05:00.3
26	Mark Weishoff	M	62	Ray, ND	4:17:23
27	Brian Ekart	M	61	Saint Paul, MN	4:20:21.5
28	Scott Mosbrucker	M	40	Bismarck, ND	4:20:21.6
29	Natalie Thrasher	F	31	Minot, ND	4:20:22.4
30	Elias Hugh	M	23	Grand Forks, ND	4:36:54.9