COURSE PREVIEW · GRAVEL · LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

Gravel Worlds 75 course preview

The 2026 Gravel Worlds 75 course is 77.0 mi (124.0 km) and finishes where it starts, with 3,879 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 17 distinct climbs and 12 descents; the listed climbs account for 35% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 42.6 mi: 0.28 mi at an average 6.2%, peaking at 9.0% over 100 m. The longest is 0.81 mi, starting at 43.5 mi. The first quarter holds the most climbing (29%).

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Distance: 77.0 mi124.0 km
Elevation gain: 3,879 ft1,182 m
Climbs: 1712 descents
Steepest 100 m: 9.0%On a listed climb
Corners: 7125 technical
High point: 1,342 ftLow 1,065 ft

Elevation profile

Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.

First quarter1,126 ft0 mi–19 mi

Second quarter998 ft19 mi–39 mi

Third quarter984 ft39 mi–58 mi

Final quarter770 ft58 mi–77 mi

The 5 hardest climbs

Ranked by FIETS score

1
Climb 10 · from 42.6 mi0.28 mi · 91 ft up · 6.2% average, 9.0% steepest
0.2
2
Climb 1 · from 3.0 mi0.44 mi · 79 ft up · 3.4% average, 5.0% steepest
0.1
3
Climb 2 · from 3.8 mi0.47 mi · 86 ft up · 3.5% average, 6.8% steepest
0.1
4
Climb 3 · from 5.2 mi0.32 mi · 66 ft up · 3.9% average, 6.3% steepest
0.1
5
Climb 4 · from 5.9 mi0.50 mi · 74 ft up · 2.8% average, 5.5% steepest
0.1

Every climb, in ride order

17 climbs · top 5 highlighted

Climb	Starts at	Length	Elevation gain	Avg grade	Steepest 100 m	FIETS
1	3.0 mi	0.44 mi	79 ft	3.4%	5.0%	0.1
2	3.8 mi	0.47 mi	86 ft	3.5%	6.8%	0.1
3	5.2 mi	0.32 mi	66 ft	3.9%	6.3%	0.1
4	5.9 mi	0.50 mi	74 ft	2.8%	5.5%	0.1
5	17.9 mi	0.39 mi	69 ft	3.3%	4.7%	0.1
6	20.3 mi	0.69 mi	93 ft	2.6%	5.8%	0.1
7	23.0 mi	0.45 mi	70 ft	2.9%	5.3%	0.1
8	26.8 mi	0.42 mi	73 ft	3.3%	6.7%	0.1
9	30.2 mi	0.46 mi	80 ft	3.3%	6.4%	0.1
10	42.6 mi	0.28 mi	91 ft	6.2%	9.0%	0.2
11	43.5 mi	0.81 mi	87 ft	2.0%	6.0%	0.1
12	44.9 mi	0.60 mi	101 ft	3.2%	6.8%	0.1
13	55.1 mi	0.65 mi	68 ft	2.0%	6.5%	0.0
14	56.4 mi	0.56 mi	66 ft	2.2%	4.8%	0.0
15	58.0 mi	0.49 mi	89 ft	3.4%	6.3%	0.1
16	71.6 mi	0.72 mi	83 ft	2.2%	5.0%	0.1
17	73.2 mi	0.45 mi	67 ft	2.8%	3.9%	0.1

Descents

12 descents drop 1,047 ft in total. The steepest:

Descent 8 · from 41.4 mi 0.37 mi at 5.8% average, 9.1% at its steepest
Descent 6 · from 25.7 mi 0.49 mi at 3.4% average, 8.0% at its steepest
Descent 4 · from 22.5 mi 0.48 mi at 3.0% average, 6.5% at its steepest
Descent 10 · from 57.5 mi 0.50 mi at 2.6% average, 6.4% at its steepest
Descent 7 · from 33.7 mi 0.72 mi at 2.1% average, 5.4% at its steepest

Corners

71 corners detected from the course geometry, 12 of them on a descent.

8 Very technical
17 Technical
31 Moderate
15 Gentle

Technical corners on descents

18.4 mi 89° left turn on a 3.5% approach · Technical
19.3 mi 84° right turn on a 3.4% approach · Technical
23.6 mi 87° left turn on a 5.7% approach · Technical
38.4 mi 90° left turn on a 3.4% approach · Technical
39.7 mi 90° right turn on a 3.5% approach · Technical
40.2 mi 87° right turn on a 5.9% approach · Technical

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

Gravel Worlds 75 course FAQ

How much climbing is in the Gravel Worlds 75?

3,879 ft (1,182 m) over 77.0 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 75 have?

17 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 1,342 ft.

What is the hardest climb in the Gravel Worlds 75?

Climb 10, starting at 42.6 mi: 0.28 mi gaining 91 ft at an average 6.2%. Its FIETS score is 0.2.

What is the longest climb in the Gravel Worlds 75?

Climb 11, 0.81 mi from 43.5 mi, averaging 2.0%.

How steep does the Gravel Worlds 75 get?

The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 9.0%. 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 75 p/b GOODLIFE Nutrition, 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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