Life Time UNBOUND Gravel

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Emporia, Kansas, United States
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Life Time UNBOUND Gravel, formerly known as Dirty Kanza, is globally recognized as the world

s premier ultra-endurance gravel cycling event, attracting over 4,000 riders to the remote Flint Hills of Kansas. The multi-day event features various distances, including the flagship 200-mile race (a Life Time Grand Prix event) and the daunting 350-mile UNBOUND XL, pushing athletes to their limits across challenging, often sun-baked and tire-shredding gravel roads. [6,7] Known for its ethos of liberation

to be 'unbound' is to be free

the race is a true test of grit and mental strength, celebrating the spirit of endurance off-road. The start and finish lines are in the heart of downtown Emporia, making it a powerful community celebration for participants and spectators alike. [4]