UNBOUND Gravel
2027 · Emporia, Kansas, USA
- Date
- –Festival dates. XL starts June 4; the 25-, 50-, 100- and 200-mile events are June 5. Detailed 2027 timetable is not yet published.
- Distances
- 25 mi nominal–Approx. 350 mi · 5 options · nominal options · approximate options
- Entry
- Registration not yet open
Entry details
General lottery opens November 1, 2026. Official pages disagree on the opening hour (10 a.m. versus noon Central), so check before applying. Entry is not guaranteed.
- Entry cost
- Entry fees are forthcoming on the main registration page and all five distance pages. Confirm current price, currency and fees with the organizer.
Official siteRegistration information
UNBOUND brings a four-day gravel gathering to Emporia and the Flint Hills of Kansas. The 2027 lineup ranges from a 25-mile ride to the overnight XL. Dates and nominal distances are announced, but current-year routes are still being prepared.
Courses
| Course | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 25 mi nominal | 25 detailsNominal distance. June 5; 2027 route unpublished. |
| 50 | 50 mi nominal | 50 detailsNominal distance. June 5; 2027 route unpublished. |
| 100 | 100 mi nominal | 100 detailsNominal distance. June 5; 2027 route unpublished. |
| 200 | 200 mi nominal | 200 detailsNominal distance. June 5; 2027 route unpublished. |
| XL | Approx. 350 mi | XL detailsApproximate distance. Starts June 4; overnight, self-supported; 2027 route unpublished. |
Climbing and density unconfirmed.
Physical and technical ratings: not assessed. Surface and course-specific support: not separately assessed. How to read these facts.
Practical information
XL is described as self-supported. Current-edition aid-station locations and course-specific support details for the other distances have not been verified.