Presented by
JUNE 25-29, 2025
BEND, OR
Presented by
JUNE 25-29, 2025
BEND, OR
THE TRAIL
Oregon Trail is one of the most complex and challenging gravel events in North America to produce, covering 350 miles of Oregon’s scenic and wild backcountry gravel roads. It is our mission at Team Breakaway, to make the logistics for each and every rider easy so that they can focus on nothing more than pedaling some of the most amazing gravel roads in North America for 5 days straight!
NO AERO BARS are allowed on ANY stage of the
Oregon Gravel Grinder series.
The 2025 Oregon Trail Gravel is June 25th to June 29th, and is the undisputed “Grand Tour of Gravel” in the world. It’s for racers AND adventure riders who want to test their limits and push personal boundaries. This is an all-inclusive Bike Vacation!
Your adventure will start and finish in the outdoor mecca of Bend, Oregon, and will pass through 360 miles of Oregon’s most scenic and breathtaking gravel roads, with fully-supported fireside campouts and entertainment to rest and refuel each night.
This five-day event starting in Bend will challenge and reward racers and adventure riders not only on the epic days in the saddle but also every night back at camp. Each stage has two distances, one for Settlers and Pioneers.
BUDDY PACKAGE RACE OR RIDE
Share the adventure and make memories with your friends. Bring your best ride partner to the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder and save BIG!
The buddy package includes,
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2 entries
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VIP TENT
IRON HORSE RIDE
We love our Iron Horse Riders! Tackle the trail and experience all of the views, climbs, and adventures on your e-bike. Iron Horse riders will ride the Settler distance. We will have charging and drop stations. It is the mission of Team Breakaway to provide all who want to experience this amazing event have an opportunity to do so.
TAG TEAM RIDE
We are excited to announce a game changer in gravel racing- the Tag Team Category! The Tag Team is a new way to experience the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder with your best riding partner. You decide which days you want to ride while your partner rests and relaxes at camp- then you switch!
Route Information: Two distances are offered, Pioneer and Settler. The Pioneer category is for racers and has nightly and overall podiums. The Settler category is a non-competitive, bike tour challenge ride.
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Pioneer- approximately 350 miles, 30,000 feet climbing*. Pioneers will ride approximately 50 to 80 miles per day with 4,500 to 7,000 feet of climbing.
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Settler- approximately 250 miles, 15,000 feet climbing*. Settlers will ride approximately 30 to 65 miles per day with 2,000 to 5,250 feet of climbing.
*Current route information is an estimation based on the previous year’s routes and current route plan. Distances and climbing may be altered slightly due to snow on the course and road conditions after the winter season.
Surface: 75% - 100% gravel each day
Aid Stations: We pride ourselves in the legitimate high-quality of the aid stations. Well-stocked aid stations will be located roughly every 20 to 25 miles along the courses. There will be a variety of foods such as Granola Bars, Bananas, Apple Sauce, Bananas, Oranges, GU, Water, GU Hydration, Rice Krispie Treats, and some other tasty snacks.
In addition to food, we will also have extra tubes tire pumps, and tires. Aid Stations will be staffed with experienced mechanics and aid station expert leads, as well as local volunteer youth groups, who work hard to make sure your needs are met. In addition to the assortment of fuel and snacks, the new Breakaway Revolutionary Water Wagon, a game-changer for super-speed water dispensing, will ensure your hydration station time is minimal.
Schedule: June 25-29th 2025
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Tuesday, June 24- Packet Pickup- Bend, Oregon
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Wednesday, June 25th- RIDE DAY 1, Bend to Gilchrist
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Thursday, June 26- RIDE DAY 2, Gilchrist to Oakridge
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Friday, June 27- RIDE DAY 3, Oakridge Time Trial (uphill and downhill course time trial)
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Saturday, June 28- RIDE DAY 4, Oakridge to McKenzie
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Sunday, June 29- RIDE DAY 5, McKenzie to Bend
Daily Schedule Outline-
The schedule may change each day based on course, weather, etc. Riders will be notified as soon as changes are made.
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Gear Tote Drop Off- 6:30 - 8:30 am- Riders are required to drop off their gear tote to our transportation team each morning. The team will then move their gear to the day’s final camping spot.
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Breakfast- For days 2 and 3, breakfast is served from 6:30 - 8:30 am. For days 4 and 5, breakfast is served from 6:00 - 7:30 am.
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Ride Start- For days 1, 2, and 3 the ride start will be at 9 am. For days 4 and 5, the ride start will be 8 am.
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Snack Shack (lunch)- The Snack Shack will open at 12:00 pm each day.
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Dinner Buffet- 5:00 - 8:00 pm
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Oregon Trail Castelli Saloon, Beer & Whiskey Bar- 5:00 - 9:00 pm
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Awards, Games, Celebrations, & Entertainment- each evening at camp
The team at Breakaway Promotions will take care of all of the details and support you on your journey- from tents to gourmet food to professional massage and nightly entertainment - you'll come away sore, accomplished, and with unmatched tales and friendship from the trail.
There is a HUGE range of additional options to suit everyone’s needs including VIP tent service, Shuttle, RV Parking, Bike Ship Service, Post Ride Massages, and Meal packages for all your friends and family!
This “Grand Tour of Gravel” will be the adventure of your lifetime! Registration will sell out so please register early!
Trail Day 1 - Wednesday
Start: Bend
Finish: Gilchrist
We have secured parking for all participants who drive to the race starting Wednesday, June 25th through Sunday June 29th.
STAGE #1
Pioneer & Settler Route
Total Miles – 66.3 Miles
Elevation – 3336 Feet
Total Racing Miles – 61.2 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 33 miles
Road Surface – 50% Gravel 50% Paved
Start Location – Oregon State University Bend Campus
Finish Location – Gilchrist School
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458419
Trail Day 2 - Thursday
Start: Gilchrist
Finish: Oakridge
STAGE #2
Pioneer
Total Miles – 92.0 miles
Elevation – 4,761 elevation gain feet (8,045 ft elevation loss!)
Total Racing Miles – 83.2 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 71.6 miles
Road Surface – 78% Gravel
Start Location – Gilchrist School
Finish Location – Greenwaters Park, Oakridge
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458442
STAGE #2
Settler
Total Miles – 85.8 miles
Elevation – 4,002 elevation gain feet (7,292 ft elevation loss!)
Total Racing Miles – 77.9 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 51.8 miles
Road Surface – 60% Gravel
Start Location – Gilchrist School
Finish Location – Greenwaters Park, Oakridge
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458444
Trail Day 3 - Friday
Start: Oakridge
Finish: Oakridge
STAGE #3
Pioneer
Pioneer
Total Miles – 30.5 miles
Elevation – 2998 feet
Total Racing Miles – 13.8 miles in 3 segments
Total Gravel Miles – 17.3 miles
Road Surface – 54% gravel 40% paved 6% singletrack
Start Location – Greenwaters Park Oakridge
Finish Location – Greenwaters Park Oakridge
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45471672
After all Pioneers have started, Settlers may participate in this race. The results will be listed as a single day within the Pioneer category but will not affect any Pioneer rankings.
Stage 3 will have a Time Trial start, with the Top 10 riders departing in 1 minute increments. The remainder of riders will start in 30 second increments.
SEGMENT 1: RIVER TRAIL RIP (single track)
The first timed segment will start on a short 1.5 miles of payment then transition to single-track trail on the Salmon Creek trail. This is a fast and flowing trail. The segment ends once riders pop on to Salmon Creek Road. Riders will get to soft pedal to the start of the next segment for a mile to the start line of the uphill time-trial.
SEGMENT 2: FOREST GRIND (uphill)
The second segment is the uphill time-trial. The time-trial is 4 miles in length and riders will gain 1,200 feet of elevation as they go up into the mountains of dense forrest and massive Douglass Fir trees. Once riders have topped out on the hill climb, they are gifted with another mile of soft pedaling to the third timed segment.
SEGMENT 3: DOWNHILL BURN (downhill)
The third timed section is the downhill section. This section is an abandoned road that Team Breakaway has worked to completely rehab and renovate to bring back to life. It is a fast and flowy, with a occasional rough patch to keep things interesting. It will be a 3-mile decent before the riders join back with the uphill time-trial course. The timing stop will be right before come back on the uphill course on the main hill. Riders will soft pedal down, cheering as they watch for the uphill riders.
Trail Day 4 - Saturday
Start: Oakridge
Finish: McKenzie
STAGE #4
Pioneer
Total Miles – 83.1 miles
Elevation – 9,2439 feet
Total Racing Miles – 75.1 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 59.3 miles
Road Surface – 71% gravel
Start Location – Greenwaters Park, Oakridge
Finish Location – McKenzie Community Track
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458484
STAGE #4
Settler
Total Miles – 68.7 miles
Elevation – 7362 feet
Total Racing Miles – 68.7 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 37.4 miles
Road Surface – 54% gravel
Start Location – Greenwaters Park Oakridge
Finish Location – McKenzie Community Track
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458499
Trail Day 5 - Sunday
Start: McKenzie
Finish: Bend
MCKENZIE CAMP TO RACE START- We will be providing shuttle buses and trucks to transport riders and bikes from McKenzie to the start at Ray Benson Sno-Park, the top of Santiam Pass. There will be two shuttle starts for Sunday, with Settlers and Pioneers under 12mph required to take the first shuttle to the early start.
STAGE #5
Pioneer
Total Miles – 72.1 miles
Elevation – 6824 feet
Total Racing Miles – 67.5 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 59.1 miles
Road Surface – 82% Gravel
Start Location – Ray Benson Sno-Park
Finish Location – Oregon State University Bend
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458551
STAGE #5
Settler
Total Miles – 65.6 miles
Elevation – 6091 feet
Total Racing Miles – 61.2 miles
Total Gravel Miles – 51 miles
Road Surface – 78% Gravel
Start Location – Ray Benson Sno-Park
Finish Location – Oregon State University Bend
Ride with GPS Map - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45458569