RULES

 
 

  • Riders may choose to challenge themselves in the MINI COURSE series, the SHORT COURSE, the LONG COURSE series, or the ULTRA COURSE (see separate rules below) in several categories from open, fatbike*, singlespeed* and tandem*. Racers registered for the series will accumulate points at events throughout the season.

  • At series end the top 3 riders in each “age group” category, and who have also completed in at least 4 events in the series, will be awarded one-of-a-kind trophies and swag. To compete for the coveted gravel trophies and overall podiums a rider must be registered in an “age group" category. Riders outside the top 3 overall will be eligible for age-group medals which will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group (see below for current age groups).

  • The top 3 riders in the sub-categories (singlespeed, athena, etc), and who have completed at least 4 events, will be awarded one-of-a-kind medals and swag.

  • You must register separately for each race in the MGRS you would like to compete in.

  • Open riders and women will be scored separately. All riders are welcome in the open category!

  • Scoring will be on a points based system where the first place finisher receives 500 points, second place 495 points, third place 490 points and so on and so forth. 99th place and beyond will all receive 10 points and a DNF will receive 5 points. DNS will receive 0 points.

  • Points are given based on overall placing in the category specific distance. As previously mentioned open riders and women will be scored separately.

  • *At events where the distance for both short course and long course is the same (e.g. Arcadia Grit & Gravel  – 28 miles) racers will be scored within their respective category (short or long) and racers from the adjacent category will be removed from the overall results.

  • After the first 3 races of the season, riders must register for the series by midnight EST prior to the event in order for that race to qualify for points. Riders can sign up the same day as the event for the first 3 races of the season and have that days race included in your MGRS points.

  • A rider may of course race any distance in a series event outside of their registered category but should be aware that doing so will not qualify them for points at said event (e.g. a short course category rider competing in the 50 mile Lowell Classic Gravel Road Race will accumulate 0 points towards the short course series).

  • A rider may sign up for both the short and long course series, but out of fairness to all racers there is no double dipping on commonized races (e.g. Arcadia Grit and Gravel 28 mile). The rider will need to email michigangravelraceseries@gmail.com and inform us PRIOR to the race which series they would like their points be applied to.

  • A rider may sign up to race “age groups” to contend for overall podium spots and for a sub-category (Fatbike, Singlespeed or Tandem), but there will be no double dipping on points (e.g. if a racer competes on a fatbike at Barry-Roubaix their points will only count in the Fatbike category OR “age group” category but not both).

  • To qualify for the series overall standing a racer must complete a minimum of 4 events (mini, short and long courses). A racer’s top 5 finishes will count towards the final series standing. Racers will be given 5 bonus points for up to 6 additional races.

  • Results submitted by the individual event promoters are considered final, and any issues/concerns should be taken up with them.

  • In the event of a tie the racer with the overall better finish at the series finale race event will be declared the winner.

  • 2024 Mini Course Categories: under 12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

    Fat Bike, Single Speed, Tandem, Clydesdale and Athena

  • 2024 Short Course Categories: Juniors, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

    Fat Bike, Single Speed, Tandem, Clydesdale, and Athena

  • 2024 Long Course Categories: under 19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

    Fat Bike, Single Speed, Tandem, Clydesdale, and Athena

  • 2024 Ultra Course Categories: under 19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+

    Fat Bike, Tandem, Single Speed, Clydesdale and Athena

 ULTRA COURSE SERIES RULES

The MGRS Ultra Course series consists of 7 unique events designed to challenge and thrill riders.

  • In order to qualify for series standings a rider must complete at least 3 of the Ultra course events. A riders best 3 events will count towards their point totals and an additional 15 bonus for two races, 30 bonus points total. Any ties will be decided by the person with the most races out of the 7 available in the series. Scoring will remain the same as the short and long course series. A DNF will count for 5 points and is not eligible for an upgrade to 15 points as a bonus race.

  • Categories for the Ultra course series will be Open and Women. All riders are welcome in the Open category! We will have custom awards for the top 5 Open riders and top 5 Women in the Ultra course series as well as swag/prizes.

Races & DISTANCES