Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder | Blue Ridge Adventures

Registration Opens 12/3/25 9:00 AM

September 5, 2026

The 12th Annual Dirt Diggler Gravel Grinder hits Henderson and Transylvania Counties this fall. Starting and finishing at Wag Valley Farm (formerly known as REEB Ranch), this gravel bike race will feature a backcountry/gravel road tour through some of the best kept secrets in Western North Carolina. We even throw in a little singletrack to finish your day on.

THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO 400 PARTICIPANTS.

Race Location

Wag Valley Farm (Formerly REEB Ranch)

315 Shoals Falls Road

Hendersonville, N.C. 28739

Click HERE for directions

Registration Info

Registration link www.bikereg.com/ddgg

Early pricing ends on Sunday, August 23, 2026

Event shirt deadline is Sunday, August 23, 2026

Registration closes Thursday, September 3, 2026, 11:00 PM

NO PRE-RIDE IN REEB RANCH! THIS IS THE LAST TWO MILES OF THE COURSE. IT IS SHOWN ON THE MAP IN BLUE AND THE SECTIONS 1/4 MILE BEFORE AND AFTER. PLEASE RESPECT THE PROPERTY OWNERS WISHES TO NOT RIDE UNLESS IT'S RACE DAY.

Long Course
47.6 Miles ~ 4,629 Feet of Elevation

Aid Stations @ Miles 18 & 41

Short Course
27.1 Miles ~ 2,313 Feet of Elevation

Aid Station @ Mile 21

The map above shows dirt/gravel roads in RED, paved roads in BLACK, singletrack in BLUE

Categories & Pricing

Long Course

Open Men
Open Women
Men 30-39
Women 30-39
Men 40-49
Women 40-49
Men 50-59
Women 50+
Men 60+
Clydesdale

Short Course

Open Men
Open Women
Men 30-39
Women 30-39
Men 40-49
Women 40-49
Men 50-59
Women 50+
Men 60+
Clydesdale

*Race age is your age on December 31, 2026.

Pricing - Long Course

$85 Early Pricing

$95 After 8/23/26

$100 Day Of Registration

Pricing - Short Course

$75 Early Pricing

$85 After 8/23/26

$90 Day Of Registration

Refunds, Transfers, Deferrals

No transfers or deferrals under ANY circumstances.
If race sells out, we will consider a transfer to another race if we have someone on a waitlist to take your spot.
Refunds available until May 31, 2026, of 75% of entry fee.
Refunds available until July 31, 2026, of 50% of entry fee.
No refunds after July 31, 2026, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE THE RACE INSURANCE THAT IS OFFERED FROM THE REGISTRATION SITE.