Event Location
Event Details
The Spring R&R event will utilize a mix of the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch and Gravel Roads featuring 5 timed race events to challenge riders and runners of all abilities.
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A 19 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race
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A 33 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race
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A 57 Mile Gravel Grinder Bike Race
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A 5k Running Race
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A 10k Running Race
And… for those of you who really want to test your skills and endurance, make it a dual event by choosing to race in both the Gravel Grinder Bike Race and the 5k or 10k Running Race!
These events will be timed by Newton Timing & Race Services.
Awards will be presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Gravel Grinder Race finishers from each timed category -and- an overall Male & Female for both the 5k and 10k Races after their respective events.
Other Event features include.
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Beer & Beverage Tent
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Food Trucks
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Camping at the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch
To register for camping, visit https://mittenoutdoors.org/crank4acause/
Bring the whole team, enjoy some racing... then follow it up with a beverage and some great food.
*Final distances may vary slightly based on final course.
Race Maps & Schedule
Race Maps
19 Miles | 1,040 ft Elevation
A fast and fun gravel loop perfect for newer riders or anyone looking to keep the pace high. Cruise through rolling Metamora gravel, wooded hardpack, and flowing Ranch trails before a fast downhill finish back at D-Bar-A Scout Ranch.
📍 Full route: Strava
🚩Pre-Ride Route: Strava
33 Miles | 1,559 ft Elevation
The perfect middle-ground route with scenic gravel roads, horse country views, rolling climbs, and sections along the Polly Ann Trail. Finish with hardwood trails, punchy late climbs, and a fast run back to the Ranch.
📍 Full Route: Strava
🚩Pre-Ride Route: Strava
57 Miles | 3,052 ft Elevation
The full Spring R&R challenge. Expect long gravel sectors, rolling elevation, wooded back roads, and a full tour of the Metamora and Dryden countryside before finishing with hardpack trails and one final fast descent to the line.
📍 Full route: Strava
🚩Pre-Ride Route: Strava
The Spring R&R 5K takes riders through the fast, flowing terrain of the D-Bar-A Ranch, combining scenic singletrack with rugged two-track sections. The 3.08-mile course packs in roughly 150 feet of elevation, delivering a mix of punchy climbs, smooth descents, and wooded trails that keep the pace exciting from start to finish. The 10K doubles the challenge with two full laps of the 5K course, rewarding riders who can stay consistent and manage their effort over repeated terrain.
📍 Full route: Strava
Event Schedule
Food & Beverage Vendors
Event Cause
All proceeds generated from the Spring R&R are designated for use by Crank 4 A Cause providing community support funding youth needs for outdoor recreation.
Let's Crank 4 A Cause together and encourage our youth to get outdoors!
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Special Thanks
Crank 4 A Cause and the Spring R&R would like to thank the D-Bar-A Scout Ranch for allowing us to host this awesome event.
