# Big Sugar Gravel — 2026 edition

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- Event ID: big-sugar-gravel
- Edition ID: big-sugar-gravel/2026
- Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
- Calendar state: past
- Lifecycle: scheduled
- Date: 2026-10-17 [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)
- Event timezone: America/Chicago (calendar dates only; no start time is inferred)
- Date note: Gravel race day; the broader Big Sugar Classic has additional activities on other dates\.

**Archived edition.** Retained for reference; it does not confirm a future edition or that an undated event occurred.

Big Sugar starts and finishes at The Momentary in Bentonville\. Its three gravel options head into the Ozark highlands, where the organizer describes loose, rocky roads, pavement sections and water crossings\. Course\-category names are shorter than the currently published route lengths\. [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)

## Course options

### 25\-mile category [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)

50\.3 km / 31\.3 mi; approximately 457 m climbing
Derived climbing density: approximately 9 m/km.

Approximate ascent, converted from 1,500 ft\. Published route length differs from the category name\.

### 50\-mile category [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)

93\.3 km / 58 mi; approximately 1067 m climbing
Derived climbing density: approximately 11 m/km.

Approximate ascent, converted from 3,500 ft\. Published route length differs from the category name\.

### 100\-mile category [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/) [3](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)

163\.8 km / 101\.8 mi; approximately 2042 m climbing
Derived climbing density: approximately 12 m/km.

Approximate ascent, converted from 6,700 ft\. Published route length differs from the category name\.

Density is derived from the same course’s total ascent divided by distance in kilometres, rounded to whole m/km. Nominal/approximate inputs produce approximate density. It is not gradient or a difficulty rating; missing, conflicting, bounded and aggregate metrics do not produce density.

## Practical information

- Support: Stocked aid stations are advertised\. Personal crews are restricted to designated 100\-mile checkpoints; no drop bags are provided\. [1](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)
- Entry cost: Listed base prices: $100 / $180 / $225 for the 25 / 50 / 100\-mile categories\. The source does not explicitly specify currency or whether additional fees apply\. [2](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/registration/)
- Effective registration status: not-currently-actionable
- Registration qualification: Archived edition; recorded registration information does not establish current availability\.
- Recorded registration status: unknown [2](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/registration/)
- Recorded registration note: The published opening date was March 2, 2026\. Current category availability could not be verified in the registration checkout\.
- [Official event website](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)
- [Recorded official registration information](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/registration/)

## Sources and freshness

Checked dates record our source inspections, not organizer confirmation of every detail. Source notes may explicitly limit claims to historical editions.

### Source 1: Big Sugar Gravel — official 2026 event and course information

- Source ID: s1
- [Source](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)
- Checked: 2026-09-28
- Edition/evidence note: 2026 date, measured route distances, approximate ascent and support rules\.

### Source 2: Big Sugar Classic — registration

- Source ID: s2
- [Source](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/registration/)
- Checked: 2026-09-28
- Edition/evidence note: 2026 opening dates and advertised base prices; not proof of remaining places\.

### Source 3: Big Sugar Gravel — 2026 published course distances

- Source ID: s3
- [Source](https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/gravel/)
- Checked: 2026-10-11
- Edition/evidence note: The current 100\-mile category lists 163\.8 km / 101\.8 miles\. This correction verifies distance only; ascent discrepancy is separately held\. Checked October 11, 2026 in America/Vancouver; evidence captured on October 12 UTC\.

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Independent curated research, not a complete calendar. Confirm current course, costs and arrangements with the organizer before entering.
Generated: 2026-10-28T00:35:42.663Z. Generation does not refresh the source-check dates above.