Gravel Worlds Triathlon & Duathlon
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About the race
The Gravel Worlds Triathlon and Duathlon take place at Branched Oak State Recreation Area near Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, August 27, 2027. The event is a USA Triathlon sanctioned Gravel National Championship with chip timing. Eligible age group and category podium finishers receive USA Triathlon medals and national champion titles.
The top 18 athletes in each age group qualify for the Cross World Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in July 2027. Races follow a gravel multisport format with draft legal bike sections. Athletes may race a traditional swim then bike then run triathlon or a run then bike then run duathlon. Both disciplines offer sprint and intermediate distance options.
The event also offers a multiday challenge called The Triple that stages swim, bike, and run across three consecutive days. Triathlon distances - Sprint Triathlon: Swim 750 meters, Bike approximately 13 miles, Run 5K - Intermediate Triathlon: Swim 1,500 meters, Bike approximately 28 miles, Run 10K Duathlon distances - Sprint Duathlon: Run 1 mile, Bike approximately 13 miles, Run 5K - Intermediate Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Bike approximately 28 miles, Run 10K The Triple distances - Full Triple: Swim 3 km, Bike 150 miles, Run 50K - Half Triple: Swim 1.5 km, Bike 75 miles, Run 25K Final course distances are approximate and may change based on final conditions and permitting. Event registration requires a current USA Triathlon membership or a one day license. The event includes a Nebraska day use pass, post race food and a Gravel Worlds finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
