EVENT PROGRAMME
THURSDAY - 15 MAY
15:00
CAMPSITE OPENS
Arrive early and secure the best spot in our official campsite.
Memory Lane
FRIDAY - 16 MAY
09:00
EVENT VILLAGE OPENS
Grab a coffee and enjoy the Event Village experience, including our The Clubhouse, expert bike maintenance, bike washing and an Expo featuring the latest technology & innovations. The Gralloch Event Village is the place to socialise and be part of this one-of-a-kind event.
Garries Park
09:00-20:00
REGISTRATION & INFO DESK
Arrive early and collect your rider pack to skip the race day queues.
Garries park
10:00-21:00
(Bar open late)
FOOD & DRINK ZONE
Experience the all new food & drink zone. We have an extensive menu to suit every preference, including beer, ale, cider, wine, local gin and pasta, artisan pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, puddings and more. Our food menu will of course provide a range of vegetarian & vegan dishes. You won’t go thirsty or hungry.
Garries park
10:00
Shake Out Ride presented by Red On Sports
The best way to shake off those pre-race nerves. Join event co-founder Malcolm Smith for a group ride up Fuffock Hill and along the first 30km (600m climbing) of The Gralloch race route. Meeting point at ‘The Clubhouse’.
The Clubhouse (Garries Park)
14:00
Shake Out Ride #2
Join us for a group ride through the stunning Galloway Forest Park and take in the thrilling final 10km descent to the finish of The Gralloch race route. 32km and 450m of climbing.
Garries Park
16:00-17:45
PANEL TALKS & RIDER INTERVIEWS
Join an incredible lineup of top riders from gravel, road and beyond.
Main Stage (Garries Park)
18:00
Race Briefing
Join our race director for final race information.
Main Stage (Garries Park)
18:30
Elite Rider Presentation
Meet some of the incredible elite riders racing for the overall win at The Gralloch.
Main Stage (Garries Park)
19:00-22:00
Live Music
Unwind and enjoy the evening with a number of live music acts.
Main Stage (Garries Park)
23:00
Event Village Closes
Garries Park
SATURDAY - 17 MAY
07:00
Event Village Opens
Arrive early and grab race breakfast and a coffee ahead of the race start. After your race, enjoy the Event Village experience, including our The Clubhouse, expert bike maintenance, bike washing and an Expo featuring the latest technology & innovations. The Gralloch Event Village is the place to socialise and be part of this one-of-a-kind event.
garries park
07:00
Registration & Info Desk Opens
garries park
07:00 - 22:00
(Bar open late)
FOOD & DRINK ZONE
Experience the all new food & drink zone. We have an extensive menu to suit every preference, including beer, ale, cider, wine, local gin and pasta, artisan pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, puddings and more. Our food menu will of course provide a range of vegetarian & vegan dishes. You won’t go thirsty or hungry.
garries park
From 09:15
RACE STARTS (UCI RACE)
garries park
Racing gets underway for the UCI Gravel World Series. Racers will set off in their age group, with starts splits across multiple start waves (the last wave is expected to set off around 11:15am).
12:00
Kids Race
A true highlight of the event will see our kids race make a return.
GARRIES PARK
13:00
Elite Men Race Winners Expected
The first of our elite male riders will be expected to cross the finish line.
GARRIES PARK
15:20
Elite Women Race Winners Expected
The first of our elite female riders will be expected to cross the finish line.
GARRIES PARK
TBA
Shake Out Ride #3
Join us for a relaxed group ride through the GSA UNESCO Biosphere.
mAIN STAGE (GARRIES PARK)
TBA
Podium Presentations
Celebrate the riders who’ve secured a podium spot in their categories.
mAIN STAGE (GARRIES PARK)
14:00-20:00
Qualifier Medal Collection
If you’ve qualified for the UCI Gravel World Champs you’ll be able to collect the coveted qualifier medal.
INFO DESK (GARRIES PARK)
19:00-20:30
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Celebrate your achievements whilst enjoying our evening entertainment in the Event Village (stay tuned for more details).
MAIN STAGE (Garries park)
23:00
Event Village Closes
Garries park
Sunday - 18 MAY
07:00
Event Village Opens
Arrive early and grab race breakfast and a coffee ahead of the race start. After your race, enjoy the Event Village experience, including our The Clubhouse, expert bike maintenance, bike washing and an Expo featuring the latest technology & innovations. The Gralloch Event Village is the place to socialise and be part of this one-of-a-kind event.
Garries park
07:00-19:00
FOOD & DRINK ZONE
Experience the all new food & drink zone. We have an extensive menu to suit every preference, including beer, ale, cider, wine, local gin and pasta, artisan pizza, burgers, pasta, salads, puddings and more. Our food menu will of course provide a range of vegetarian & vegan dishes. You won’t go thirsty or hungry.
Garries park
FROM 08:30
SPORTIVE STARTS
The Sportive gets underway with riders able to choose for a number of start slots (with the last start at 11am).
Garries park
FROM 12:00
POST-RIDE ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a host post-ride activities (incl. yoga sessions, music and further entertainment) to relax and unwind after your ride.
Garries park
20:00
Event Village Closes
Garries park
monday - 19 MAY
09:00
camp site closes
Memory Lane