THE COWBOY WAY Gravel Race is Central Florida’s premier gravel ultra endurance event. It is a one-of-a-kind gravel challenge, the first of its kind in the Tampa area.

The route is 167 miles of mixed terrain: singletrack, forest road, paved roads, bike trails, double track, and grassy abandoned easements. This is an at-your-own-risk personal challenge that each rider voluntarily wants to engage in.

Date, time and start location for the race will be Saturday November 1st 2025 at 07.00 AM from Trek Land O Lakes store, 16908 Focus Lp, Land O Lakes, FL 34638.

Rules

1. There will be no cue sheets provided for this route, only a GPX file and instructions on how to use the said file. Riders/runners are required to use a GPS; Garmin Etrex 20 or better is recommended.

2. You must complete the route under your own power. Once you set foot in a motored power vehicle, you voluntarily withdraw from the challenge. There are exceptions made to this rule in cases of medical emergencies. If you are injured and need help, get healthy, and you can rejoin the course at your convenience.

3. You must be able to carry yourself the length of the route safely. You can only obtain supplies from commercial establishments along or near the route. You cannot pre-arrange any kind of support or supplies, and no SAG vehicles are allowed.

4. You can take as long as you need to complete the challenge; there is no time limit and no cut-offs. Every rider/runner will participate in a mass start if they start with the group the day of the event.

5. A Waiver and Release of Liability must be signed and sent electronically or delivered in person before start.

What to expect

• The route will be sent to you by email once you sign up for the race - so register early to start planning!

• Water provided at the start and finish line sponsored by Ultra Pure Bottled Water

• Goodie bags sponsored by Trek Land O Lakes to the overall top 5 men and women

• Strong riders

• More to come…

Prizes

Men’s Overall Podium

1st place: $400.00 and a Cowboy Hat

2nd place: $300.00

3rd place: $175.00

4th place: Free entry to next year’s race

5th place: Free entry to next year’s race

Goodie bags from Trek Land O Lakes.

Women’s Overall Podium

1st place: $400.00 and a Cowboy Hat

2nd place: $300.00

3rd place: $175.00

4th place: Free entry to next year’s race

5th place: Free entry to next year’s race

Goodie bags from Trek Land O Lakes.

Refunds & Deferrals

There are no cash refunds. Riders can request a deferral of their entries to the next edition of The Cowboy Way at no charge, up to 7 days before the event. Legitimate reasoning only!