Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest
MARCH 14, 2026 - 9:00AM START TIME
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Don't miss out on one of the most exciting venues in the Southeast!
Downtown Whitmire, SC
Same downtown start/finish venue in Whitmire, SC. This allows us to be closer to the good gravel, and means that fun river crossing gets to be hit from each direction. Whitmire was super excited to bring bike racing to their downtown area.
Boondocking Downtown Friday
The town of Whitmire has agreed to allow racers to boondock downtown Friday night. If you have a sprinter van or a small camper, you're free to camp at the Whitmire Community Center Friday night. There will be no hookups of any kind, just primitive camping in a parking lot. Please do not park anywhere overnight other than the Community Center located at: 122 Glenn St, Whitmire, SC 29178.
Race Together. Compete as a Team.
Introducing the SEG Team Competition for 2026.
Bring your crew and compete for a dedicated team podium. Your team’s top six riders score based on their category results and every strong finish counts.
Top 6 Riders Score
Your best six finishers make up your team total.
Category-Based Points
Points are earned from Age Group & Elite results.
Short & Long Course Eligible
Both courses count toward Team Competition.
Team Podium Awards
Top 3 teams earn podium recognition.
Days until Gravel Battle of Sumter Forest
Event 1 of 4 in the Southeast Gravel Series
The last race before a summer break. Come on out while the temperatures are perfect and before it gets too hot. The series again takes a break until September, so plan on getting your riding in now
Same Courses as 2025
Given the new venue, a course reroute was in order. One of the most iconic shots of the Sumter Forest course is the tunnels that traverse under I-26. Now both the long course and short course get to have fun in those tunnels.
Challenging Courses
You may think that with Clinton being in the Piedmont region of South Carolina that the terrain means an easier ride. Don't be fooled, everyone who finishes this event knows it was much harder than they anticipated. Long course is 74 miles short course is 49 miles.
Downtown Start/Finish Venue
Whitmire was thrilled to be able to bring a bike race into their quaint downtown. Finish right on Main Street and see what the town has to offer.
Free Food/Free Beer
Go as hard as you want, and know that a hot meal and a cold refreshing beer will be awaiting you at the finish line. Stick around and cheer on fellow riders who are finishing.
Aid Stations
We will have fully stocked aid stations on course for both the long and short courses. You can expect water, carb drink mix, gels, pickle juice, coke, and lot's of other fun snacks!
Long Course Aid Stations
Mile 21, 40, 63
Short Course Aid Station
Mile 21, 40
Show up prepared
Course Distances, Maps, and GPS Files
Ride With GPS
Long Course – 73 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042380
Short Course – 49 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042417
Fun Course – 13 Miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49042433
Strava
Long Course – 73 Miles
https://www.strava.com/routes/3459344820289210228
Short Course – 49 Miles
https://www.strava.com/routes/3459361213997861416
Fun Course – 13 Miles
https://www.strava.com/routes/3459356917135678324
