The Dirty Shoe Gravel Race

05/08/2026

The 2026 Dirty Shoe is officially open for registration.

Join us in Martinsville, IL for the 2nd annual running of The Dirty Shoe and get signed up today:

https://www.bikereg.com/dirty-shoe

We are also looking for race sponsors to partner with us as we continue to grow this event. Sponsorship is a great way to support local recreation, connect with the community, and be part of a fun and memorable day.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, send us a direct message or email [email protected].

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post, tagging others, and inviting friends who may want to ride or sponsor.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to see everyone at The Dirty Shoe.

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04/28/2026

01/01/2026

‼️ The race is on to grab an entry for the 2026 Dust Bowl 100 presented by !
®️Registration is now open at dustbowl100.com. Entries are limited to 1,400 spots so don’t get caught out when the move goes!

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08/16/2025

Podium Pics! 📸

08/16/2025

Here are some photos from the first Aid station and the finish(stating with top 65 mile finishers)

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1elMCjl5VdPw9C-zxjeQ_RFB6egkFL4Wz?usp=drive_link

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08/16/2025

🚴‍♂️ Preliminary Results Are In! 🚴‍♀️

Here are the preliminary results from all distances of the very first Dirty Shoe Gravel Race! We’ll have the official results uploaded to BikeReg later this evening or by tomorrow at the latest.

🎉 A huge congratulations to all of our finishers—you’ve made history in the inaugural running of the Dirty Shoe!

📸 Stay tuned—photos from the race will be posted as they come in. We’ll also be sharing a full recap along with a short survey to help us make next year’s race even better.

🙏 Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and especially to our sponsors for making this event possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

08/15/2025

For those who missed it, here’s some of the field guide for tomorrow’s race!🚴🏼🐎

Rider meeting: 8:30am
65mi Start: 8:45am
30mi & 12mi Start: 9am

*Awards at 11am not 11pm*

08/15/2025

1 DAY TO GO until The Dirty Shoe Gravel Race! It’s time to thank our amazing sponsors who have made this event possible.. We’d like to give thanks to Pilson Pedalworks for being the presenting sponsor and donating giveaways for the event! Your generosity will help maintain the Martinsville Ridgelawn Biking and Hiking Trails!

08/15/2025

1 DAY TO GO until The Dirty Shoe Gravel Race! It’s time to thank our amazing sponsors who have made this event possible.. We’d like to give thanks to Griffin Bike Park and Rich Moore for providing timing for tomorrows race. Your generosity will help maintain the Martinsville Ridgelawn Biking and Hiking Trails!