2024 Iron Horse Gravel Grind
Date |
May 5, 2024 |
Time |
Check-in starts 7am / 84-miler starts 8am / 43-miler starts 9am / 26-miler starts 10am |
Location |
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Cost |
January 1 - March 31, 2024: $40-$55 April 1 - May 1, 2024, at 12:15 am: Registration fees increase by $10 |
This event is a fundraiser for Frisco Highline Trail Care. Join in the fundraising efforts while you gravel grind on the FHT and back country roads of Polk, Greene, and Dade Counties to benefit the Frisco Highline Trail!
The Iron Horse Gravel Grind will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Rides will start and finish at Willard Trailhead on the Frisco Highline Trail.
- THE GRINDY - 26-mile Ride - (Must be 12 or older, with an adult.) This ride is not chip-timed. $40 per person.
- THE GRINDER - 43 miles Race - (Must be 18 or older.) Chip-timed race. $55 per person.
- THE GRINDEST- 84 mile Race - (Must be 18 or older.) Chip-timed race. $55 per person.
REGISTRATION: Opens on January 1, 2024. Click HERE to register online. Registered participants will receive finisher swag, one raffle ticket, and post-ride food and beverage (beer/soda.) Fees increase by $10 on April 1, 2024. Registration ends on May 1, 2024, at 12:15 am.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7:00am --- Check-in starts
8:00 am --- 84-mile ride starts
9:00 am --- 43-mile ride starts
10:00 am --- 26-mile ride starts
Noon-5:00 pm --- Post-race meal will be served at Willard Trailhead
1:30pm --- Raffle Drawing
More Tips & Details:
- Gravel-ready bikes are recommended.
- All riders should have self-supported cycling & bike repair skills, and carry water, food, and other supplies needed for the ride.
- Supported with limited aide stations.
- 84-mile Race Participants: There will be cut-off times at each aide station and each participant will be responsible for route navigation.
- Food and drink will be available to spectators in exchange for a donation to Ozark Greenways.
- Proceeds go to the trail's maintenance.
2024 FHT IronHorse Routes
- The Grindest:
- The Grinder:
- The Grindy:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We're looking for a few kind folks to help hand out drinks, food, and moral support at our five aide stations --- as well as hand out food, beer, and prizes at the finish line area. Our two main volunteer shifts are 6:30 am-1 pm, and 1 pm-5:30 pm, although we're flexible on this if you're only able to help part of the time.
QUESTIONS and SPONSORSHIP INFO:
Contact John Montgomery at (417) 501 -4674 or john@ozarkgreenways.org
2022 Race Results: Click HERE!
2023 Race Results: Click HERE!