Pedal coast-to-coast on America’s most scenic trails.

The Great American Wheel Race 2025 is a 3,600-mile self-supported bikepacking adventure beginning at Seattle’s Space Needle on June 15, 2025, and finishing at the Washington Monument in D.C. Riders traverse a remarkable cross-country route following the Great American Rail-Trail along with gravel roads and low-traffic paved sections, emphasizing scenic diversity, safety, and endurance. With both competitive and touring classes, participants experience the full breadth of America’s landscapes, pushing personal limits in a truly epic event.

Starts at Seattle’s Space Needle and finishes at the Washington Monument, D.C.; route follows the Great American Rail-Trail, a mix of gravel/paved trails, gravel roads, and low-traffic paved segments.

• Follows the Great American Rail-Trail across the country
• Prioritizes car-free and low-traffic routes for safety
• Self-supported, ultradistance format
• Both Race and Touring classes available
• Features over 111,000 feet of total elevation gain
• Iconic start and finish at Seattle’s Space Needle and Washington Monument