RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder 2027.
Gravel · Reliance, Tennessee · USA
24 Apr 2027
The Deep Woods Gravel Grinder at Reliance runs on forest gravel in the Cherokee National Forest in south-east Tennessee, starting and finishing on Ellis Creek Road. It fills a weekend: the two race routes of 70 and 46 miles on Saturday, the Sunday Sprint the next day, plus a recreational route on each day. The long loops have several aid stations and two mandatory-stop checkpoints, at Buck Bald and Starr Mountain.
Entries open 1 Oct 2026Entry deadline: 18 Apr 2027bikereg
Frequently asked questions
When is RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder 2027?
RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder takes place on 24 Apr 2027 in Reliance, Tennessee. Check the organiser's site for the final word.
What routes does RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder offer?
The options are 70-mile race (Saturday) (112.7 km / 70 mi, 2469 m / 8100 ft climbing), 46-mile race (Saturday) (74 km / 46 mi, 1707 m / 5600 ft climbing), Sunday Sprint 28 miles (45.1 km / 28 mi, 1128 m / 3701 ft climbing), 24-mile rec route (Saturday) (38.6 km / 24 mi, 914 m / 2999 ft climbing) and 26-mile rec route (Sunday) (41.8 km / 26 mi, 823 m / 2700 ft climbing), as published by the organiser.
How do I enter RELIANCE Deep Woods Gravel Grinder?
Entries are handled by the organiser via bikereg. Registration opens on 1 Oct 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.