JOINING THE Gravel FAMILY
August 23, 2026
Branched Oak Lake, NE
Gravel Worlds Triathlon and Duathlon will be the 2025 and 2026 USATri Gravel National Championships!
All age groups and category podiums will receive USATri Medals!
SCHEDULE: SUNDAY AUG 23, 2026
ALL SUNDAY ACTIVITIES AT BRANCHED OAK LATE STATE PARK: GOOGLE MAP LINK
5:30AM- 7:00AM
Athlete Checkin
Checkin also available at Sandhills Global Event Center Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
5:30AM
Transition Zones Open
7:45am
Athlete meeting
8am-1pm
Take on the Gravel Worlds Triathlon! Swim/bike/run or just bike/run!
Rolling starts after 8am for all distances.
Branched Oak Lake
Exciting News for All Endurance Enthusiasts!
Welcome to Gravel Worlds Gravel Triathlon/USA Triathlon Gravel National Championships for Triathlon and Duathlon!!
We are so excited to welcome triathletes/duathletes to the Gravel Worlds weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska USA! With over 15 years of gravel event experience, our team is so excited to expand deeper into Triathlon and future genres of sport.
Gravel Worlds Triathlon/Duathlon will have 2 distance for both Triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run) and Duathlon (Bike, Run).
In the partnership with USA Triathlon, every category/age group will receive a 3 place podium from USA Tri including the winner of each category being recognized as a USATri Gravel National Champion.
Sprint Distance TRI (National Championship)
Swim: 750m
Bike: ~17mile*
Run: 5k
Intermediate Distance TRI (National Championship)
Swim: 1500m
Bike: ~28mile*
Run: 10k
Sprint Distance DU (National Championship)
Bike: ~17 miles
Run: 5k
Intermediate Distance DU (National Championship)
Bike: ~28mile*
Run: 10k
*Note that bike distance can be increased/decreased by up to 15% to accommodate road and course requirements.
Final Routes will be added no later than 10 days prior to the event.
Full Week Of Fun!!
Be sure to also join in all the Gravel Worlds week activities! We'll have an expo, group rides/runs, activations, and more happening Wednesday thru Sunday! Come to Lincoln early and enjoy the entire experience!
What’s it all about?
A homegrown gravel triathlon. Elevate your triathlon experience by going off-road and racing on the rolling hills in the heart of the United States! Centered around Branched Oak State Park—just outside of Lincoln, Nebraska—athletes of all abilities will tackle a 1,000m swim, ~30mi gravel ride and ~6mi trail run.
Race Categories: Triathlon (Swim/Bike/Run) & Duathlon (Bike/Run) available!
Sprint Distance
Swim: 750m
Bike: ~13mile*
Run: 5kIntermediate Distance
Swim: 1500m
Bike: ~28mile*
Run: 10k
What’s included?
Pre- and post-race vendor tents and support
State of Nebraska Game & Parks day pass
Post-race food and beverage
Finisher Patch
Age-group awards
The Gravel Worlds Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned race and participants will be required to enter their USAT member ID or a one-day license ($15 value) number.
Presented by Goodlife Brands and Certified Piedmontese.