Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Harvest 50 Gravel

Zionsville, IN

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2022

25 Miles50 Miles

About the Harvest 50 Gravel

The gravel roads through Boone County are genuinely hilly and technical, with enough terrain shifts that riders find natural spots to push the pace or settle in. There are several distance options, and the longer routes draw serious competitors while the shorter ones pull in riders who are there for a hard but enjoyable day on gravel.

The post-ride scene is a real draw. Food trucks, donuts, coffee, and beer are all on site, along with a bonfire and live music. A police escort leads riders out to the gravel at the start, and moto support rides with the field throughout.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

50 Miles · 2025 results

186finishers

2:22:30winner

3:07:20median

4:52:03cutoff

Top 3: Derek Dotlich (2:22:30) · Kyle Perry (2:22:34) · Alex Hamilton (2:22:36)

25 Miles · 2025 results

98finishers

1:08:05winner

1:40:03median

3:19:17cutoff

Top 3: Matt Breeden (1:08:05) · Matt Tanner (1:08:05) · thomas waggener (1:12:33)

The Harvest 50 Gravel has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 26, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

25 Miles9/26/2026 00:00-

50 Miles9/26/2026 00:00-

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Common Questions About the Harvest 50 Gravel

Will I finish last at the Harvest 50 Gravel?

Almost certainly not. Half the 50 Miles field finished slower than 3:07:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:52:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Harvest 50 Gravel a good first 50 Miles?

It is a small race (186 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 50 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Harvest 50 Gravel?

The 50 Miles winner ran 2:22:30 while the median finisher took 3:07:20. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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