Challenge your limits on Missouri’s gravel and hills.

The Central MO Circuit is a 340-mile, ultra-endurance gravel race starting and finishing in Columbia, Missouri. Designed for both beginners and seasoned ultra racers, the event features self-supported riding across over 50% gravel surfaces—plus stretches of pavement and even unpredictable obstacles like a flooded river crossing. With no strict rules except for self-reliance and mutual respect, this race embodies true adventure and resilience on the challenging backroads of central Missouri.

The race covers a 340-mile route with approximately 24,000 feet of elevation gain. The course weaves through Central Missouri’s rural landscape, mixing more than 50% gravel roads with paved segments, and includes unique features like a river crossing that, in 2025, was notably flooded.

• Inaugural 2025 event with 21 participants
• Top finishers completed the course without sleep
• Challenging, self-supported gravel adventure for all levels
• Unique obstacles, including a flooded river section
• Only rules: self-support and respect fellow riders