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Spring Valley Wilder 100 & 65 Gravel Bike Races

2026 Spring Valley Wilder 100 & Wilder 65 Gravel Bike Races

 

 

The Spring Valley Gravel Bike Race(s) return to Spring Valley, Saturday May 16, 2026

Both the Wilder 65-mile and Wilder 100-mile races roll-out from the Methodist Church Museum located at 221 West Courtland St. at 8:00 a.m.

This year marks the 17th consecutive year barrier-free gravel racing events have started and finished in our host city of Spring Valley,
and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the Start and Finish lines.

The Spring Valley Gravel Races are self-supported gravel road races through southeastern Minnesota’s rolling hills and challenging Bluff Country USA.
Both routes finish in Spring Valley Willow Park where you’ll find an 18-hole Frisbee golf course, a perfect setting
and activity for riders to relax after the race or for supporters to wait for their riders to cross the finish line.

New this year!
We are excited to be part of Gravel ‘Sota, a Minnesota cycling series, and our event will be kicking off their season.
We welcome all cyclists and look forward to hosting you again this year!

Registration

All participants in the Spring Valley Wilder 100 and Wilder 65 must register for the event, pay a $35 registration fee and submit an Event Release/Waiver of Liability.

Registration option and bib pickup:

Friday, May 15 – 5:00-7:00 pm Bluff Brothers Brewing (817 North Broadway Ave., Spring Valley)
Saturday, May 16 – 6:45-7:50 am Methodist Church Museum (221 West Courtland St., Spring Valley)

 

REGISTRATION FOR BOTH THE WILDER 100 & 65 MILE RACES IS NOW OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE WITH BIKEREG

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 10th!

You can view the race maps on RideWithGPS

Wilder 100 Route / Map
Wilder 65 Route / Map

 

Rules

This is a self-supported race. You are responsible for you.
Be a good citizen. Share the road. Police your own debris.
All riders must wear a helmet; gloves are highly encouraged.
We strongly discourage any chase vehicles from driving on the course during the event.
No support vehicles following riders; absolutely no hand-up support is allowed, this is for the safety and enjoyment of all riders.
The race takes place on open roads, all Minnesota road laws apply to all cyclists on the course.
All participants must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws

Information

For information on where to eat and enjoy Spring Valley while you are here, check out our local businesses.

View Spring Valley Businesses

 

2026 Awards

The First Place Finisher for male/female in both the 100 and 65 mile course will receive – A commemorative Wilder bowler/bonnet, gravel trophy, custom leather patch and $50 Scheels gift card!

Race Against Time – All racers will predict their finishing time at check in, the closest to their actual time will receive a custom leather patch.

Never Give Up – We know our course can be challenging! The last person to cross the finish line will receive a custom leather patch for their commitment to keep going and not giving up!  

Registration is now open! Click Here to Register! Registration Deadline is May 10th!

We’ll provide the start and finish lines, the adventure in between is all you!