Presented by Lauf

The 2025 Lauf Gravel Worlds® promises an unparalleled challenge for the gravel enthusiast. We are charting a route of approximately 150 miles and over 10,000+ ft of climbing – adventuring through the rural farmlands of Southeastern Nebraska.

Overall Male and Female win the title of Captain of the Gravel Seas, World Champions Jersey, and Sword Trophy. World Championship jerseys are up for grabs in all gender and age categories.

Start Time:

5:55am Elite Men

6:05am Elite Women

6:30am General Field

Saturday Aug 23, 2025

Presented by Goodlife Cyclery

The GW75 Gravel Grinder presented by Goodlife Cyclery! Not wanting to walk the full plank? Plunderous nonetheless, our shortened course will test the mettle and give no quarter. We are plotting a (roughly) 75-mile voyage with 5,000 ft of elevation with checkpoints and high-seas refueling opportunities.

Trophies awarded to all categories.

Start Time: 7AM Saturday Aug 23, 2025

Presented by Panaracer

The GW35 is a 35 Mile event for those that want to get their feet wet in the world of gravel. This is a non-competitive event. The 31-mile route will have some rollers (about 2,000 ft of elevation) and one checkpoint stop along the route.

Start Time: 8AM Saturday Aug 23, 2025

Presented by Goodr

The Ultimate Challenge for the Ultimate Gravel Cyclist The GW300 is for those extra crazy who think 150 miles of rolling gravel seas simply isn’t enough. This is the ultimate Nebraska Grass-Roots Gravel challenge! This challenge will push the individual in body, mind, and spirit like few challenges on earth.

Over 300 miles of constant rolling hills that will amass over 15,000 ft of elevation on the journey. 100% self-supported, the only oasis riders will find on this voyage will be from public gas stations and water stops provided.

Start Time: 5PM Friday Aug 22, 2025

Presented by Goodlife Brands

50k, 25k , 10k, 5k

The GW Run Series was added for our many friends who prefer to explore the Gravel Seas by foot instead of by bike.

Fully self-supported like our other events, runners will navigate the Nebraska gravel seas with aide stations provided by the Gravel Worlds® crew.

FRIDAY Aug 22, 2025

50k Start Time: 5:30 AM

25k Start Time: 6:30 AM

10k Start Time: 8:30AM

5k Start Time: 5:30PM (Non-competitive)