Unbound Gravel 50 course preview
The 2026 Unbound Gravel 50 course is 49.1 mi (78.9 km) and finishes where it starts, with 1,301 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 2 distinct climbs and 1 descent; the listed climbs account for 14% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 10.8 mi: 0.42 mi at an average 4.6%, peaking at 9.0% over 100 m. The longest is 0.73 mi, starting at 32.5 mi. The second quarter holds the most climbing (31%).
- Distance
- 49.1 mi78.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,301 ft397 m
- Climbs
- 21 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 9.0%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 588 technical
- High point
- 1,283 ftLow 1,076 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 1 · from 10.8 mi0.42 mi · 102 ft up · 4.6% average, 9.0% steepest0.1
- 2Climb 2 · from 32.5 mi0.73 mi · 81 ft up · 2.1% average, 8.5% steepest0.1
Every climb, in ride order
2 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 | 32.5 mi | 0.73 mi | 81 ft | 2.1% | 8.5% | 0.1 |
Descents
1 descent drop 79 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 1 · from 11.2 mi 0.65 mi at 2.3% average, 6.0% at its steepest
Corners
58 corners detected from the course geometry, 2 of them on a descent.
- 3 Very technical
- 5 Technical
- 39 Moderate
- 11 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 15.3 mi 86° right turn on a 3.5% approach · Technical
- 33.9 mi 88° right turn on a 3.7% approach · Technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Unbound Gravel 50 course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Unbound Gravel 50?
1,301 ft (397 m) over 49.1 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 50 have?
2 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 184 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Unbound Gravel 50?
Climb 1, starting at 10.8 mi: 0.42 mi gaining 102 ft at an average 4.6%. Its FIETS score is 0.1.
What is the longest climb in the Unbound Gravel 50?
Climb 2, 0.73 mi from 32.5 mi, averaging 2.1%.
How steep does the Unbound Gravel 50 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 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 50 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.
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