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Gravel

Friday, April 11, 2025

Break in that new gravel bike with one of the bigger challenges in the Sea Otter portfolio. Good news, gravel grinders. There’s a continued evolution in the Gravel Race route for 2025: longer, a bit more climbing, and three distance options: one, two, or three lap options.

Skip the singletrack and grab some gravelly goodness across one, two, or three 30+ mile laps – with 3,500 feet of climbing per lap!

The best part? There’s a race distance for all abilities and experience levels.The one lap option is perfect for those interested in checking out what gravel racing is all about! And the three lap option is a test of endurance and grit for seasoned gravel racers.

Plus, as a Friday morning race, there’s plenty of time to add another ride (or two!) to your Sea Otter itinerary! 

Fees/Categories/Schedule

View details here for Gravel Race: Fees / Categories / Start Times

Registration Info

Registration will open on October 1, 2024.

Onsite registration at the event starts on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at noon. Event registration closes at 6:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled event. If you have pre-registered, you can pick up your event number on event day – up to 30 minutes prior to event start time. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. 

Registered athletes must pick up your race number in person (must have current, valid PHOTO ID). Pick up your race packet, complimentary 4-day Festival Pass, and purchase event merchandise at Athlete Registration.

What's Included

Race Registration includes:

  • Race course support: Feed Zone, medical support 
  • Complimentary parking 
  • Complimentary 4-day Festival Pass 
  • Complimentary post-ride showers 
  • Secure bag drop 
  • Secure bike valet 
  • Post-race lunch and complimentary Sierra Nevada beer at the Casa Amigos Rider Lounge. Your lunch must be redeemed on the same day of your race/ride.
  • Virtual Athlete Goodie Bag: special offers and discounts from our Sea Otter Classic partners  

Medals awarded to the top three finishers in each category.

Casa Amigos Meal Redemption Information

Be sure to check your email for your unique code to redeem your meal at Casa Amigos!
Please note: if you’ve registered for multiple events, you’ll receive multiple unique codes.

If you encounter any issues with your Casa Amigos redemption code, please reach out to
seaotter@ltevents.zendesk.com

Start Lists

Start List

Have Questions? Contact: frosty@seaotterclassic.com

Course Maps

2025 course maps will be posted on March 1, 2025 – Bureau of Land Management – Fort Ord National Monument, and Monterey County permits pending.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up and registration is located at the Hospitality Pavilion. Please see the Festival Map here.

  • Wednesday noon to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Pre-registered athlete packet pick-up only. No Registrations.)

Riders that have already registered online can pick-up their packets the same day as their race

Switch Categories

Email seaotter@ltevents.zendesk.com with any inquiries. 

Policies

No refunds or transfers of race registration.

Athletes are allowed to defer entry into the following year. This requires payment of a deferral fee equal to 40% of the original paid entry fee. A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event. Deferrals must be completed no later than Sunday, April 6, 2025. Contact seaotter@ltevents.zendesk.com for information. 

If you choose to defer and you have purchased retail items during registration, please note the following. Retail purchases can be refunded if you selected to “Pickup” at the venue. Purchases completed as “Ship” cannot be refunded.  Retail purchases will not carry over in a deferred entry. 

All Sea Otter participants will be required to submit a release waiver and assumption of risk form. Save time in line by completing them in advance. All Sea Otter participants are required to wear an approved helmet- no exceptions. USA Cycling Helmet Policy

BLM Requirements

The Fort Ord National Monument is open to visitors during Sea Otter. Riders need to adhere to trail rules and passing speed limits when passing a rider going in the opposite direction.  Passing speed limits during the tours (5 mph on single-track and 10 mph on roads) will be enforced.

Learn more here

Prize Purse

2024 RESULTS
Gravel Prize Purse1st2nd3rd
Elite Men$500$400$300
Elite Women$500$400$300
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