COURSE PREVIEW · GRAVEL · LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Gravel Worlds 150 course preview

The 2026 Gravel Worlds 150 course is 151.7 mi (244.1 km) and finishes where it starts, with 9,152 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 33 distinct climbs and 31 descents; the listed climbs account for 31% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 82.8 mi: 0.38 mi at an average 6.7%, peaking at 12.1% over 100 m. The longest is 0.84 mi, starting at 83.5 mi. The third quarter holds the most climbing (32%).

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Distance: 151.7 mi244.1 km
Elevation gain: 9,152 ft2,789 m
Climbs: 3331 descents
Steepest 100 m: 12.1%On a listed climb
Corners: 15135 technical
High point: 1,342 ftLow 941 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.

First quarter2,160 ft0 mi–38 mi

Second quarter2,661 ft38 mi–76 mi

Third quarter2,913 ft76 mi–114 mi

Final quarter1,408 ft114 mi–152 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score

1
Climb 21 · from 82.8 mi0.38 mi · 134 ft up · 6.7% average, 12.1% steepest
0.3
2
Climb 12 · from 59.6 mi0.50 mi · 120 ft up · 4.6% average, 7.8% steepest
0.2
3
Climb 1 · from 2.9 mi0.42 mi · 80 ft up · 3.6% average, 5.2% steepest
0.1
4
Climb 2 · from 3.7 mi0.48 mi · 84 ft up · 3.3% average, 6.6% steepest
0.1
5
Climb 3 · from 5.1 mi0.32 mi · 66 ft up · 3.9% average, 6.3% steepest
0.1

Every climb, in ride order

33 climbs · top 5 highlighted

Climb	Starts at	Length	Elevation gain	Avg grade	Steepest 100 m	FIETS
1	2.9 mi	0.42 mi	80 ft	3.6%	5.2%	0.1
2	3.7 mi	0.48 mi	84 ft	3.3%	6.6%	0.1
3	5.1 mi	0.32 mi	66 ft	3.9%	6.3%	0.1
4	5.8 mi	0.50 mi	74 ft	2.8%	5.5%	0.1
5	17.8 mi	0.66 mi	69 ft	2.0%	4.6%	0.0
6	20.2 mi	0.68 mi	90 ft	2.5%	5.1%	0.1
7	32.5 mi	0.70 mi	79 ft	2.1%	5.8%	0.1
8	35.6 mi	0.62 mi	79 ft	2.4%	5.7%	0.1
9	45.9 mi	0.68 mi	96 ft	2.7%	7.7%	0.1
10	51.5 mi	0.44 mi	81 ft	3.5%	6.1%	0.1
11	56.8 mi	0.74 mi	134 ft	3.4%	5.9%	0.1
12	59.6 mi	0.50 mi	120 ft	4.6%	7.8%	0.2
13	60.4 mi	0.47 mi	71 ft	2.9%	6.6%	0.1
14	64.4 mi	0.31 mi	78 ft	4.7%	9.2%	0.1
15	66.4 mi	0.38 mi	81 ft	4.0%	6.5%	0.1
16	68.4 mi	0.28 mi	74 ft	5.0%	9.4%	0.1
17	70.6 mi	0.58 mi	95 ft	3.1%	5.5%	0.1
18	73.9 mi	0.65 mi	84 ft	2.5%	7.5%	0.1
19	76.3 mi	0.51 mi	67 ft	2.5%	10.6%	0.1
20	78.4 mi	0.37 mi	79 ft	4.1%	6.6%	0.1
21	82.8 mi	0.38 mi	134 ft	6.7%	12.1%	0.3
22	83.5 mi	0.84 mi	115 ft	2.6%	10.3%	0.1
23	85.8 mi	0.66 mi	127 ft	3.6%	8.2%	0.1
24	87.8 mi	0.48 mi	83 ft	3.3%	6.7%	0.1
25	90.5 mi	0.43 mi	66 ft	2.9%	4.3%	0.1
26	92.2 mi	0.62 mi	88 ft	2.7%	8.1%	0.1
27	98.2 mi	0.52 mi	85 ft	3.1%	7.4%	0.1
28	105.8 mi	0.34 mi	66 ft	3.7%	5.0%	0.1
29	110.6 mi	0.31 mi	87 ft	5.3%	6.5%	0.1
30	112.8 mi	0.61 mi	100 ft	3.1%	6.9%	0.1
31	126.3 mi	0.75 mi	79 ft	2.0%	4.9%	0.0
32	146.0 mi	0.73 mi	83 ft	2.2%	4.7%	0.1
33	147.6 mi	0.45 mi	67 ft	2.8%	3.7%	0.1

Descents

31 descents drop 3,031 ft in total. The steepest:

Descent 16 · from 75.1 mi 0.73 mi at 2.5% average, 11.3% at its steepest
Descent 17 · from 76.0 mi 0.27 mi at 5.0% average, 11.1% at its steepest
Descent 7 · from 47.1 mi 0.94 mi at 2.6% average, 10.4% at its steepest
Descent 8 · from 50.6 mi 0.85 mi at 2.7% average, 10.1% at its steepest
Descent 26 · from 109.4 mi 0.39 mi at 5.8% average, 9.7% at its steepest

Corners

151 corners detected from the course geometry, 21 of them on a descent.

7 Very technical
28 Technical
90 Moderate
26 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

18.3 mi 87° left turn on a 3.4% approach · Technical
19.2 mi 89° right turn on a 3.3% approach · Technical
39.5 mi 90° left turn on a 3.5% approach · Technical
52.4 mi 89° left turn on a 3.3% approach · Technical
53.0 mi 45° left bend on a 4.8% approach · Technical
53.4 mi 75° right bend on a 6.1% approach · Very technical

Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.

Gravel Worlds 150 course FAQ

How much climbing is in the Gravel Worlds 150?

9,152 ft (2,789 m) over 151.7 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.

How many climbs does the Gravel Worlds 150 have?

33 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 2,864 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the Gravel Worlds 150?

Climb 21, starting at 82.8 mi: 0.38 mi gaining 134 ft at an average 6.7%. Its FIETS score is 0.3.

What is the longest climb in the Gravel Worlds 150?

Climb 22, 0.84 mi from 83.5 mi, averaging 2.6%.

How steep does the Gravel Worlds 150 get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 12.1%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.

Where does this course data come from?

From the course Gravel Worlds publishes on its official site (https://www.gravelworlds.com/routes), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.

Source and method

Course: 2026 Lauf Gravel Worlds 150 p/b MGrills, published by Gravel Worlds. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.

Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.

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