Migration Gravel Race
📍 Maasai Mara, Kenya
gravel
Date
16 - 19 June 2026
Distance
650km
Elevation
8,000 m
Difficulty
gravelmtbbeginner friendly
Safari Gravel Race
Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha, Kenya · 13 June 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
A challenging 110km or 60km gravel event through Hell’s Gate National Park featuring up to 2,500m of climbing amidst African wildlife.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 110km · 60km
- Elevation
- 2,500 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
Riders seeking an adventurous African gravel experience or looking to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships.
Who will struggle
Cyclists unprepared for steep climbing profiles and rough gravel tracks in a warm national park environment.
Training focus
Build endurance for long gravel rides and anaerobic capacity for sustained climbing.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
What are the race distances available?+
The event offers a long 110km route with 2,500m of elevation and a short 60km route with 1,000m of elevation.
Is this event a UCI qualifier?+
Yes, the Safari Gravel Race serves as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier event.
Where is the event village located?+
The race village and start/finish line are located just south of Lake Naivasha in Sulmac Village.
How do riders qualify for the World Championships?+
Riders finishing in the first 25% of their category, as well as the top three riders in each official category, qualify for the World Championships.
