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Emporia, Kansas · USAMay

UNBOUND GRAVEL 200

Extreme

327km

Distance

3,500m

Elevation

3

Climbs

Extreme

Difficulty

Course Overview

The defining American gravel race. Unbound is not about one climb or one sector; it is about relentless Flint Hills gravel, heat, wind, self-sufficiency and staying calm when the day goes sideways. Finish time depends heavily on weather, tyre choice, pacing discipline and how well a rider handles mechanical risk.

Key Climbs

TEXACO HILL

3km · avg 5.5% gradient

460m

Summit

Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm

LITTLE EGYPT ROLLERS

20km · avg 2% gradient

430m

Summit

Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm

FLINT HILLS LATE ROLLERS

35km · avg 1.6% gradient

420m

Summit

Sustained gradient — settle into a rhythm

Typical Finish Times

Based on FTP, weekly training volume and previous event experience.

Elite

9–10h

Racing category, high FTP

Advanced

10–13h

Structured training, 10+ hrs/wk

Intermediate

13–16h

Regular training, 7–10 hrs/wk

Beginner

16–20h

First big event, 5–8 hrs/wk

Event Type

gravelusakansasultra enduranceflint hillsrace

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Quick Facts

Distance
327km
Elevation
3,500m
Location
Emporia, Kansas
Country
USA
Typical month
May
Key climbs
3
Difficulty
5/5 — Extreme
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