6th Annual Bluenose Gopher 50 Gravel Bike Race
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
The 6th annual Bluenose Gopher 50 Gravel Bike Race will be held on Saturday July 11th, 2026 at Bluenose Gopher Public House in Granite Falls, MN! Race check-in will be from 7:00- 7:45 AM in the parking lot behind Bluenose Gopher Public House.
Early Bird Rate (March, April, May): $30
Regular Rate (June & July): $40
The 6th annual Bluenose Gopher 50 Gravel Bike Race will be held on Saturday, July 11th 2026 at Bluenose Gopher Public House in Granite Falls, MN! Race day registration will be from 7:00- 7:45 AM in the parking lot behind Bluenose Gopher Public House. The race will start at 8:00 AM sharp! Ride out of downtown Granite Falls into the Minnesota River Valley past the oldest rock in the world, wildlife and historic sites. A 50 mile loop includes parts of the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway.
Early Bird Registration is now open! Registration is $30 with a portion of the proceeds going to a local non-profit organization. This year, proceeds will be donated to the Neighbors United Resource Center Food Shelf - Food Distribution Center in Granite Falls, MN. Last year, we were able to donate $500 to WRAP (WoMen’s Rural Advocacy).
Complimentary coffee and a light selection of breakfast snacks will be offered during morning registration. Lunch service will be available at Bluenose for purchase following the race to fuel up after the long ride!
Registration Rates
Early Bird Rate (March, April & May): $30
Regular Rate (June, July): $40
Registration funds support the planning and organizing of this event with a portion of the proceeds supporting a local nonprofit. Registration funds are non-refundable.
Thank you 2025 Gopher 50 sponsors!
2025 Bluenose Gopher 50 Results
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
1st Place (in the center) Don Karras
2nd Place (to the right) Jonathan De Groot
3rd Place (to the left) Matthew Christiaansen
2024 Bluenose Gopher 50 Results
The 2024 Bluenose Gopher 50 Mile Gravel Bike Race took place July 13, 2024 at 8:08 AM after a one hour weather delay. Events included the perennial 50 mile race as well as a 10 mile ride. We had about 50 cyclists from 7 states participate. Cyclists raised $650 for the Minnesota ALS Association! Race results below!
Congratulations to the 2024 Bluenose 50 winners!
1st Place: Jack Michaletz (center)
2nd Place: Mick Quinn (left)
3rd Place: Don Karras (right)
2023 Bluenose Gopher 50 Results
Congratulations to the 2023 Bluenose 50 winners!
1st Place: Don Karras
2nd Place: Jon Lane
3rd Place: Mick Quinn
2022 Bluenose Gopher 50 Results
Winners of the 2022 Bluenose Gopher 50 gravel race.
Congratulations to the 2022 Bluenose 50 winners!
1st Place in a little under 3 hours: Tom Claessens
2nd Place: Jeff Danielsen
3rd Place: Sean Lang
2021 Bluenose Gopher 50 Results
Winners of the 2021 Bluenose Gopher 50
Congratulation to the first place winner of the 2021 race in the center, Cameron Moore with a time of 2 hours and 37 minutes! Second place on the left is Charles Tom Claessens, 3rd place on the right is Charles Wolf.