Lauf Gravel Worlds 2025 will long be remembered not just as another edition, but as a reinvention—a homecoming, a test of grit, and proof that gravel racing can both evolve and stay true to its soul. With Lauf Cycles stepping in as title sponsor, the event pushed boundaries: massive prize money, full live coverage, expo expansion, and the addition of triathlon. Despite an unforecasted Friday night storm that muddied key sectors, the day’s riders rose above the chaos.

2025 Lauf Gravel Worlds® 150 Champions
Man: Matthew Beers 6:58:40
Woman: Rosa Kloser 7:57:07
Non-Binary: Rach McBride 9:21:20
Para Man: Mitch Brekke 9:05:42 (GW Record)

2025 GW300 Champions
Man: Carter Lembke 18:52:42.
Woman: Christie Tracy 23:37:29

2025 GW50K RUN Champions

Man: Dwight Brown 3:35:13
Woman: Chelsea Burns 4:23:17

2025 DFL Champion
Alan Abrams

Garmin Gravel Worlds 2024 marked a monumental chapter in the event’s storied history, blending tradition with transformation. Held on August 22–24 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the 15th annual edition not only saw elite athletes battling across Nebraska’s gravel seas but also introduced significant changes that honored the past while embracing the future.

2024 Garmin Gravel Worlds® 150 Champions
Man: Simen Nordahl Svendsen 6:48:46 (GW Record)
Woman: Lauren Stephens (Back to Back Champion) 7:57:46 Non-Binary: Sam Hansen 12:10:06
Para Man: John Terrell 10:01:54 (GW Record)

2024 GW300 Champions
Man: Luke Hall 15:40:36. (GW Record)
Woman: Becca Book 18:06:16 (GW Record)

2024 GW25K Champions
Man: DJ Snyder 1:37:55
Woman: Jackie Hering 1:43:26

2024 DFL Champion
Howard Florence

Gravel Worlds 2023 will be remembered as one of the most intense, unpredictable, and emotional editions in the event’s history. In a season marked by extremes, the race was defined by heat, rain, grit, and endings—both literal and symbolic. Legends were born, chapters closed, and the spirit of the Gravel Family shone through.

2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds® 150 Champions
Man: John Borstelmann (3X CHAMP) 8:00:10
Woman: Lauren Stephens 9:15:28

Non-Binary: Apollo Leonard 13:41:25

Para: Meg Fisher 12:29:01 (GW Record)

2023 Long Voyage 300 Champions
Man: Geno Villafano 18:34:42
Woman: Tina Hart 22:25:23

2023 Land Ho 50k Champions
Man: Josh Baden 3:33:35
Woman: Kaci Lickteig 3:44:59 (GW Record)
Non-Binary: Bonnie Branson 5:05:32 (GW Record)

In its 13th year, Gravel Worlds continued its tradition of leveling up. The 2022 edition in Lincoln stood out not just for record-breaking performances, but also for bold expansions: the event added a 50K Ultra Run to its lineup, and launched a Double Double Championship in partnership with Mid South Gravel. These changes brought new faces, fresh challenges, and deeper meaning to the weekend’s events.

Man: Adam Roberge 6:59:44
Woman: Lauren De Crescenzo 7:33:03 (GW Record)
Non-Binary: Apollo Leonard 9:39:05 (GW Record)
Para Man: Alexander McKiernan 14:56:43 (GW Record)

2022 Long Voyage 300 Champions
Man: Colin Patterson 17:21:41
Woman: Paige Redman 20:14:11
Non-Binary: Lily Friend 27:00:57 (GW Record)

2022 Land Ho 50k Champions
Man: Josh Baden 3:28:39
Woman: Kaci Lickteig 3:58:56
Non-Binary: Bonnie Branson 5:08:09

In 2021, Gravel Worlds broke new ground. After the upheaval of 2020, organizers returned with renewed energy and ambition. The field grew, the challenges deepened, and the race added a bold new dimension: The Long Voyage 300.

2021 Gravel Worlds® 150 Champions
John Borstelmann 7:04:37
Lauren De Crescenzo 7:36:42

2021 Gravel Worlds Long Voyage 300 Champions
Zeno Molteni 20:48:15
Paige Redman 22:57:18

2020 was a year nobody could have predicted. As the global pandemic made mass gatherings impossible, the Gravel Worlds team made the difficult decision: no in-person race. But they didn’t simply cancel and wait. Instead, they pivoted—with creativity, heart, and a commitment to their community—to keep the spirit of Gravel Worlds alive. Because of the incredible generosity of our Gravel Family, we raised over $14,000 to the RG Memorial Fund and fully funded the memorial which will be built in a new park south of Downtown Lincoln in the next couple years.

When Gravel Worlds rolled into 2019, it carried with it a weighty sense of history. This was the 10th edition — a decade of gravel, grit, friendships, and untold stories across the roads around Lincoln. The organizers leaned into that legacy, and for many riders, 2019 felt like a celebration as much as a race. On that backdrop, legends were confirmed, hometown glory was claimed, and the heart of the event—its everyday riders—shone through.

Winners:
Male: John Borstelmann 7:02:19
Female: Alison Tetrick 7:56:43

By 2018, Gravel Worlds had cemented itself as one of the monument endurance gravel events in the country. With over 600 riders rolling out from Lincoln, Nebraska, the race showcased everything the sport had become known for—grit, camaraderie, and just the right amount of chaos.

Winners:
Male: Colin Strickland 7:09:54
Female: Alison Tetrick 7:39:50

2017 was the last year we did a “loop” course around Lincoln. Going counter-clockwise around Lincoln with stops in Valparaiso, Malcom, Denton, Roca, and Bennet. It was also the first year adding the Privateer 75! 2017 was the start of Alison Tetricks domination of Gravel Worlds. She would go on to win 2017, 2018 and 2019 becoming the only 3-peat GW Champion!

Winners:
Male: Colin Strickland 7:18:26
Female: Alison Tetrick 8:13:51

By 2016, Gravel Worlds had hit its stride. The event had found a home in Fallbrook on the north side of Lincoln and was growing into one of the most respected gravel races in the country. The field was deeper than ever, the roads were relentless, and the community spirit that defined the race was stronger than ever. Riders came from across the U.S. — some chasing a podium, others simply hoping to cross the finish line before the day was done.

Winners:
Male: Rob Evans 8:16:14
Female: Kae Takeshita 9:09:23

This was the first year we moved the start/finish to the Fallbrook Neighborhood on the north side of Lincoln where the race was held up until 2023. We are so thankful for the memories we created while in Fallbrook!

Winners:
Male: Neil Shirley 7:54:03
Female: Rebecca Rusch 9:08:47

The 5th edition of Gravel Worlds, held on August 23, 2014, marked the second and final year the event started and finished at Conestoga State Park, just south of Lincoln, Nebraska. This year's course featured a clockwise loop around Lincoln, passing through towns like Garland, Malcolm, and Hickman, and introduced a significant challenge with elevation gains exceeding 10,000 feet for the first time in the event's history.

Winners:
Male: Dan Hughes 9:05:07
Female: Monika Sattler 9:38:00

The 2013 edition of Gravel Worlds marked the first of two consecutive years the event started and finished at Conestoga State Park, located just south of Lincoln, Nebraska. This year's course featured a counterclockwise loop around Lincoln, passing through towns like Hickman, Bennet, and Malcolm, which served as self-supported oasis locations.

Winners:
Male: Austin Horse 9:05
Female: Monika Sattler 9:38

The 2012 edition of Gravel Worlds, held on August 18, marked a significant evolution in the event's history. Building upon the foundation laid in 2010 and 2011, the 2012 race introduced a new course, a more structured race format, and an expanded field of participants.

Winners:
Male: Jay Thomas 9:06
Female: Sydney Brown 11:22

The 2011 edition of Gravel Worlds marked a significant milestone in the event's history, drawing nearly 200 riders to Lincoln, Nebraska. This year was particularly memorable due to the challenging weather conditions that tested the resilience of all participants.

Winners:
Male: Greg Shimonek 10:38:30
Female: Loren Uscilowski 12:21:34

On Saturday, August 21, 2010, the cycling community witnessed the first edition of what would become the Gravel Worlds — a grassroots gravel race conceived by Corey Godfrey and the Pirate Cycling League (PCL) and supported by a passionate local cycling community. This first event was part challenge, part experiment, but it set the tone — competitive, adventurous, full of grit — for all editions that followed.

Winners:
Male: Mike Marchand 8:51
Female: Kelly Kostman 12:15

Before there was Gravel Worlds, there was The Goodlife Gravel Adventure. Starting with humble beginnings, this group of friends would become one of the largest and most influential gravel events in the world.