Dirty Reiver 2027.
Gravel ultra · Kielder, Northumberland · United Kingdom
24 Apr 2027
The Dirty Reiver is the benchmark for UK gravel, run almost entirely on the forest road network of Kielder Forest on the English-Scottish border. The riding is rarely steep but rarely flat either: long, even fire-road drags, fast loose descents and stretches where the nearest road is a long way off, which is why a compulsory kit list of light, whistle, waterproof and spares applies. Feed stations at Kershope, Stonehaugh, Calvert and Redesdale are the only fixed points on the longer routes, with a drop-bag service running to Calvert and the course closing late in the evening.
Entries open 1 Sept 2026eventrac
Frequently asked questions
When is Dirty Reiver 2027?
Dirty Reiver takes place on 24 Apr 2027 in Kielder, Northumberland. Check the organiser's site for the final word.
What routes does Dirty Reiver offer?
The options are Dirty Reiver Epic (pairs) (280 km / 174 mi, 4700 m / 15420 ft climbing), Dirty Reiver 200 km (200 km / 124 mi, 3500 m / 11483 ft climbing), Dirty One Thirty (130 km / 81 mi, 2000 m / 6562 ft climbing), Dirty Sixty Fiver (65 km / 40 mi, 1050 m / 3445 ft climbing) and Dirt-E-Reiver (e-bike, 65 km) (65 km / 40 mi, 1050 m / 3445 ft climbing), as published by the organiser.
How do I enter Dirty Reiver?
Entries are handled by the organiser via eventrac. Registration opens on 1 Sept 2026. The button above takes you to the official page.
Dates, routes and conditions from the linked organiser sources; the official page always has the final word. Not affiliated with the organiser. Every entry is source-checked — nothing here is AI-generated or estimated.