no surface untouched.
this is core4.
gravel.
b-roads.
singletrack.
pavement.
120 mile
solo or team of three
70 mile
solo or team of three
40 mile
solo, no singletrack
20 mile
solo, no singletrack
pro/elite race info
the next level in gravel cycling.
core4 is a multi surface gravel race through the landscapes of Iowa's best kept secrets - taking place around and within the metro of Iowa City. This dynamic course routes through champagne gravel, speedy pavement, flowing singletrack, with remote and rugged B roads.
The courses have something for every skill level and in the end offer the most exhilarating cycling experience the midwest has to offer. core4 will take you to the edge and keep you there all day.
diverse landscapess
core4 begins in a gorgeous rural setting north of Iowa City called Wilson's Orchard. This incredible panoramic valley sets the stage for a fantastic weekend of cycling + community celebration.
Once out on course, countless astonishing natural encounters will take place including lush forests, thrilling river crossings, rustic farmscapes, waterfalls, and prairie savannahs. And the urban encounter offers something you've never seen in a gravel race...
celebration!
What about the party?
You’re the VIP all weekend.
We’ve got pre-celebrations + aprés delights.
Food. Drinks. Music. And new friends who get it. This is the afterparty this adventure deserves.