South Downs 100
📍 South Downs, UK
mtbgravel
Date
4 July 2026
Distance
100 miles · 100km
Elevation
3,657 m
Difficulty
Gravel racing
Gravel races in UK
8 races
Looking for gravel races in UK? We've gathered 8 events, including South Downs 100, The Slate Trail, Just Gravel Grizedale and more. Each listing shows distances, elevation, difficulty and the typical W/kg, plus an honest read on who the race suits. Browse below, or use the Race Finder for a shortlist tailored to your fitness and goals.
South Downs 100
The Slate Trail
📍 Snowdonia, UK
gravelmtb
Date
5 July 2026
Distance
90km · 74km
Elevation
2,100 m
Difficulty
Just Gravel Grizedale
📍 Lake District, UK
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
3 October 2026
Distance
15km · 32km · 45km
Difficulty
The Dirty Reiver
📍 Northern English Borders, UK
gravel
Date
April 2027
Distance
65km · 200km
Elevation
3,500 m
Difficulty
Thetford Forest Autumn Trophy
📍 Suffolk / Norfolk border, UK
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
17 October 2026
Distance
61km
Elevation
88 m
Difficulty
Cannock Chase Gravel X
📍 Midlands, UK
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
March 2027 (TBA; 2026 edition 21 March)
Distance
74km · 44km
Elevation
1,150 m
Difficulty
Sherwood Pines Trophy
📍 Nottinghamshire, UK
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
7 March 2026
Distance
58.4km
Elevation
712 m
Difficulty
Stans Yorkshire Coast Dirt Dash
📍 North Yorkshire, UK
gravelmtb
Date
12–13 June 2027
Distance
136km · 84 miles
Elevation
1,880 m
Difficulty
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