Florida State Gravel Championship
Nov 16, 2025, 7:00 AM
Place
📍Markham Park, 16001 FL-84, Sunrise, FL 33326, USA
This event will take place at Markham Park (Florida State Championship)
About the event
This BillBone Florida State Gravel Championship is presented by BillBone Bike Law and City Bikes Miami and stages Markham Park. The park has an RV campground for those athletes who want to stay in the park overnight. The event will begin and end just outside of Markham Park and utilize the 26 mile loop to Sawgrass Recreational Park. This event is properly permitted through the following governing agencies; Broward County Parks & Recreation, USA Cycling and the South Florida Water Management District. Waivers for governing bodies are required by all participants and these events are restricted to riders 18 years of age or older. We realize that below is a lot to read, but information is the key to your preparation and safety.
REGISTRATION ENTRY PROTECTION
Athletes can add protection to their event gravel race entry for $4.99. Register with confidence, knowing that in the event of the following circumstances, you will be able to recover your entry fees:
- Injuries
- Family emergencies
- Unexpected illness
- Car accidents
- And more
The cost of protection is a nominal percentage of your total gravel entry, and you will be eligible for a 100% refund, including taxes and processing fees, if you need to cancel. This insurance does not cover event cancellation due to Acts of God (e.g., weather, pandemics, etc.). CLICK HERE TO READ THE POLICY
ENTRY FEES
Registering early is essential—it not only saves you $20 on your entry fee, but it also helps us plan more accurately for food, support, and logistics. When participants wait until the last minute to sign up, it forces us to overestimate resources, which increases costs and puts unnecessary strain on the event. By securing your spot now, you help us keep fees steady and ensure a smoother, better-supported experience for everyone. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NO RACE LICENSE
This event is properly permitted by USA Cycling for insurance purposes, but it DOES NOT require a cycling license of any sort. If, however you have received some sort of sanctioning/suspension for use of performance enhancing drugs, USA Cycling prohibits you from competing in any event permitted by the agency.
RIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
Did you know that as a rider you are 100% responsible to study the course and download it to your bike computer or phone? There is no guarantee that event signage will last on the levee roadways of the Florida Everglades. Rain can wash away any painted arrows and we are not allowed to penetrate the ground with signage. We will however have large A-frame signs to assist, but those signs can be blown over in the wind or even stolen. If you do your homework, you will not get lost and you will have a very successful event without any issues. If you come to the event unprepared then you will more than likely get lost or go off course. You can view your course and download your file type (GPX, TCX, etc.) from Strava.com. If you find yourself needing a ride back to the start area because you are unable to return you can text us at (561) 374-2994 and we will pick you up. Simply send us your location from your phone. We are here to help.
CATEGORIES, START TIMES, DISTANCES
Your racing age is your age as of December 31, 2025. Only Florida residents are eligible for the Florida State Gravel Jersey. Start Times are estimated below, please check the live participant list prior to your event here: Start Times List.
COURSE DESCRIPTION, BOTTLE DROP AND NEUTRAL SUPPORT
The route will run counterclockwise. All participants are required to download the course to your bike computer. There will be limited signage on the routes. You can view your course and download your file type (GPX, TCX, etc.) from Strava.com.
PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE COURSE: 26 Mile Loop Strava Link – (You can use the link for each lap).
The course has 1 left turn approximately 9 miles into the event where we will place an A-frame (but beware they can be stolen). When you approach Sawgrass Recreational Park please follow the arrows and be aware of possible vehicles or pedestrians in the parking lot.
Neutral support station will be located at Sawgrass Recreational Park. We will have a City Bikes mechanic, water, nutrition, etc. A first aide kit will also be located at the station. NOTE: After you pass the support station approximately 1/2 mile South on the trail are steel bollards that are marked with reflective tape. Please be aware.
We will also have a tent, table and cooler with ice for any riders who wish to place their own bottles at the end of each lap. The tent will be on top of the levee approx. 3/4 of a mile from the start/finish line.
EVENT SWAG AND GOODIES
The first 200 riders will receive a souvenir water bottle, on-course neutral support (Coca-Cola, Jelly Belly, Pickles, Chips, Powdered Gatorade, etc.) and PDQ samples. This event will be professionally timed with splits on the course. The Top 3 in each category will also receive custom Florida State Gravel Championship medals and the winner will receive the Florida State Gravel Jersey.
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