I’m looking for a race and figured I’d ask the group for suggestions.

I made the transition from using my bike mainly as transportation to riding for sport about a year ago, after a decade of distance running. I did a few local gravel events this year and went on my first real bikepacking trip, and I’m kinda hooked.

I’m drawn to longer endurance or ultra style events, and I’d love to pick something for next spring/summer so I have a solid goal to train for through the winter.

What events are you guys excited about for 2026? Any must do gravel or endurance events within a day’s drive of Madison, WI?

Would also love to hear why you recommend them be it course vibe, terrain, organization, etc.

Thanks everybody!