Millstream Gravel Cup - Labor Day Weekend 2026
The inaugural Millstream Gravel Cup brings together two premier events over one unforgettable weekend:
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Sunday, September 6 – Iowa Gravel Time Trial Championship
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Monday, September 7 – Iowa Gravel Road Race Championship
Each event will award official state championship medals and trophies to top finishers.
Compete in both events to qualify for the Omnium Competition—your chance to claim the coveted Millstream Gravel Cup and a share of over $6,000 in prize money and equal payouts for men and women. Omnium standings will be determined by combined finishing positions across both races. If you are wanting to compete in the Omnium be sure to register in same category for both the Time Trial and the Road Race.
OMNIUM PAYOUTS
Division
Payout Schedule
RR Distance
Junior
Swag
Short
OPEN (M-W)
500-160-140-120-100-90-80-70-60-50
Long
35-44 (M-W)
100-75-65-55-45
M-long/W-short
45-54 (M-W)
100-75-65-55-45
M-long/W-short
55-64 (M-W)
100-75-65-55-45
M-long/W-short
65+ (M-W)
100-75-65-55-45
Short
Singlespeed
100-75-65-55-45
Short
Fatbike
100-75-65-55-45
Short
The Gravel Road Race is also part of the Iowa Gravel Series, with results contributing to the overall series points standings. https://iowagravelseries.com/
Not looking to race? See a road race distance you'd like to ride that isn't included in the Omnium? Then join the Fondo option and ride at your own pace—enjoy the course, the scenery, and the experience without the pressure of competition. https://www.bikereg.com/millstream-gravel-fondo.
Expect a course featuring rolling terrain, punchy climbs, and stunning views just northeast of Amana!
Race Headquarters: Millstream Brewery – Amana, Iowa
Make a weekend of it! Stick around after the races for live music, a beer festival, and a full slate of post-race festivities.
-Swag for each individual race and state medals for top 3 in respective categories
-Gravel Cup and Cash awards for Omnium (combined results TT RR)
-Points awarded to Iowa Gravel Series participants
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Destination weekend in the Amana Colonies and greater Iowa City Area
https://amanacolonies.com/things-to-do/
https://amanacolonies.com/places-to-stay/
Saturday
Football game in Iowa City
Live Music at Millstream
https://amanacolonies.com/event/live-music-patrick-the-gathering-at-millstream-brewing-co/
Sunday
Gravel Time Trial- Start time 9 am
Beer Bash & Live Music at Millstream
https://amanacolonies.com/event/iowa-craft-beer-bash-at-millstream-brewing-co-3/
https://amanacolonies.com/event/labor-day-sunday-music-with-dtkk-at-millstream-brewing-co/
Monday
Gravel Road Race- Start time 9 am (categories will start in successive waves beginning with Open Men)
Awards Ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
Live music starts 2:00 p.m.