Santa Clara, Utah · Friday, March 20, 2026
The True Grit Gravel 2026 is a gravel and mountain biking event held on Friday, March 20, 2026. It is located in Santa Clara, Utah.
The Hoodoo 500 is the most scenic, most challenging, and most rewarding ultra-cycling race on the Planet (in spite of claims by others). The route passes through or around three National Parks, three National Monuments and several Utah State Parks. The scenery varies from majestic cliffs and striking red rock hoodoos to aspen and pine forests and high mountain meadows. You’ll race up mountains over 10,000′ high. You might get hot, you’ll likely get cold. Odds are the wind will at one time be in your face, and another time at your back. You’ll experience many highs and maybe some lows on this amazing journey. And you’ll love every minute! (At least after the fact.)
Come join us!
An incredible seven day adventure! 60-100 miles per day, from point to point in breathtaking Southern Utah. Take in the amazing sites of Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand-Staircase Escalante and Cedar Breaks National Monuments, and more! Each route is a challenging adventure with awe-inspiring scenery. 7 days of riding; 8 nights hotel accommodations.
Our Event limit is 500 people. The limit is 100 solos, 70 Teams, and 10 Corporate Groups.
You must pay upfront for all team members.
NOTES ON NAMING YOUR TEAM:
Solo racers are considered teams of 1 and must have a team name
All teams must have a UNIQUE team name. For example, if you are part of TEAM Euclid. Try listing it as Euclid Rowdy Bunch. If you are a solo you can use your name as your team name or add it to the end to make it Unique. For example Glimmer Girls Sara.
Once a team captain signs up a team you will have to invite all team members to add their information.
VEHICLE PASSES:
Every car, truck, or RV must have a pass to enter the venue.
Your pass will be emailed with your pass 10 days before the event.
E-Bikes
NO E-BIKES: E-Bikes are not allowed on the course at any time. Even for Corporate teams. This is a human-powered event.