Unbound Gravel 200 course preview
The 2026 Unbound Gravel 200 course is 206.6 mi (332.6 km) and finishes where it starts, with 8,439 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 28 distinct climbs and 18 descents; the listed climbs account for 36% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 59.4 mi: 0.98 mi at an average 4.7%, peaking at 10.0% over 100 m. The longest is 1.54 mi, starting at 18.8 mi. The second quarter holds the most climbing (30%).
- Distance
- 206.6 mi332.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 8,439 ft2,572 m
- Climbs
- 2818 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 12.7%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 20435 technical
- High point
- 1,663 ftLow 1,071 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 11 · from 59.4 mi0.98 mi · 242 ft up · 4.7% average, 10.0% steepest0.3
- 2Climb 13 · from 67.7 mi0.70 mi · 201 ft up · 5.5% average, 11.9% steepest0.3
- 3Climb 26 · from 180.8 mi0.40 mi · 132 ft up · 6.3% average, 7.5% steepest0.3
- 4Climb 5 · from 18.8 mi1.54 mi · 200 ft up · 2.5% average, 9.7% steepest0.2
- 5Climb 23 · from 170.2 mi0.29 mi · 96 ft up · 6.2% average, 8.4% steepest0.2
Every climb, in ride order
28 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 mi | 0.42 mi | 102 ft | 4.6% | 9.0% | 0.1 |
| 2 | 13.5 mi | 0.42 mi | 66 ft | 3.0% | 5.2% | 0.1 |
| 3 | 16.1 mi | 0.35 mi | 77 ft | 4.1% | 5.6% | 0.1 |
| 4 | 18.3 mi | 0.35 mi | 76 ft | 4.1% | 5.0% | 0.1 |
| 5 | 18.8 mi | 1.54 mi | 200 ft | 2.5% | 9.7% | 0.2 |
| 6 | 26.5 mi | 0.35 mi | 91 ft | 4.9% | 7.4% | 0.1 |
| 7 | 31.4 mi | 0.27 mi | 72 ft | 5.0% | 10.5% | 0.1 |
| 8 | 37.2 mi | 0.83 mi | 97 ft | 2.2% | 6.6% | 0.1 |
| 9 | 42.3 mi | 0.85 mi | 132 ft | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.1 |
| 10 | 52.8 mi | 0.70 mi | 108 ft | 2.9% | 6.0% | 0.1 |
| 11 | 59.4 mi | 0.98 mi | 242 ft | 4.7% | 10.0% | 0.3 |
| 12 | 66.1 mi | 0.50 mi | 79 ft | 3.0% | 6.2% | 0.1 |
| 13 | 67.7 mi | 0.70 mi | 201 ft | 5.5% | 11.9% | 0.3 |
| 14 | 70.4 mi | 0.42 mi | 87 ft | 3.9% | 6.4% | 0.1 |
| 15 | 74.4 mi | 0.42 mi | 77 ft | 3.5% | 7.8% | 0.1 |
| 16 | 99.2 mi | 0.57 mi | 72 ft | 2.4% | 5.6% | 0.1 |
| 17 | 102.9 mi | 1.03 mi | 140 ft | 2.6% | 6.4% | 0.1 |
| 18 | 104.7 mi | 0.26 mi | 67 ft | 4.9% | 6.7% | 0.1 |
| 19 | 133.3 mi | 0.81 mi | 94 ft | 2.2% | 6.0% | 0.1 |
| 20 | 138.7 mi | 0.86 mi | 98 ft | 2.2% | 8.6% | 0.1 |
| 21 | 156.4 mi | 0.82 mi | 91 ft | 2.1% | 6.6% | 0.1 |
| 22 | 169.3 mi | 0.66 mi | 92 ft | 2.6% | 6.4% | 0.1 |
| 23 | 170.2 mi | 0.29 mi | 96 ft | 6.2% | 8.4% | 0.2 |
| 24 | 172.9 mi | 0.80 mi | 137 ft | 3.3% | 7.8% | 0.1 |
| 25 | 174.4 mi | 0.87 mi | 143 ft | 3.1% | 9.4% | 0.1 |
| 26 | 180.8 mi | 0.40 mi | 132 ft | 6.3% | 7.5% | 0.3 |
| 27 | 183.0 mi | 0.44 mi | 99 ft | 4.3% | 6.8% | 0.1 |
| 28 | 184.4 mi | 0.52 mi | 68 ft | 2.5% | 4.1% | 0.1 |
Descents
18 descents drop 1,936 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 4 · from 54.1 mi 0.42 mi at 6.0% average, 12.9% at its steepest
- Descent 8 · from 97.2 mi 1.65 mi at 2.0% average, 9.6% at its steepest
- Descent 13 · from 158.1 mi 0.79 mi at 2.5% average, 9.4% at its steepest
- Descent 9 · from 105.2 mi 0.71 mi at 3.7% average, 8.5% at its steepest
- Descent 5 · from 63.1 mi 1.48 mi at 2.9% average, 7.9% at its steepest
Corners
204 corners detected from the course geometry, 22 of them on a descent.
- 6 Very technical
- 29 Technical
- 90 Moderate
- 79 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 26.1 mi 84° right turn on a 5.5% approach · Technical
- 32.0 mi 88° left turn on a 3.0% approach · Technical
- 43.0 mi 72° right bend on a 3.2% approach · Very technical
- 43.3 mi 67° left bend on a 4.6% approach · Very technical
- 53.7 mi 60° right bend on a 4.0% approach · Technical
- 98.3 mi 76° left bend on a 6.3% approach · Technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Unbound Gravel 200 course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Unbound Gravel 200?
8,439 ft (2,572 m) over 206.6 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 Unbound Gravel 200 have?
28 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 3,035 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Unbound Gravel 200?
Climb 11, starting at 59.4 mi: 0.98 mi gaining 242 ft at an average 4.7%. Its FIETS score is 0.3.
What is the longest climb in the Unbound Gravel 200?
Climb 5, 1.54 mi from 18.8 mi, averaging 2.5%.
How steep does the Unbound Gravel 200 get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 12.7%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course Life Time publishes on its official site (https://www.unboundgravel.com/routes/), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: 2026 UNBOUND Gravel 200 Mile, published by Life Time. 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.
More course previews
All courses →Racing something that isn't here?
Drop any GPX, FIT or TCX file into the free analyzer and get the same breakdown in seconds. No account needed.
Analyze your own route