114 Gravel Race.
The 114 Gravel Race crosses a national border: this UCI gravel race leaves the Military Museum in Elvas, Portugal, and finishes in Badajoz, Spain. There is no big mountain on the long course. What it asks for is judgement across a full day of short rises, with four feed stations setting the rhythm.
114 Gravel Race 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
From the Military Museum in Elvas the course starts downhill, shedding more than 100 metres over the first 15 kilometres on a loop east of the town. At kilometre 20 the longest climb of the day begins. It runs for a little over two and a half kilometres and touches eight percent at its steepest. The top puts you nearly back at start height, close to Elvas again.
The route then heads far south, dropping around kilometre 40 to the lowest point of the day, just under 150 metres above sea level. The first feed station does not come until kilometre 46, and right behind it the course rises for a full kilometre. Kilometre 77 repeats the pattern: food first, the next rise straight after. From there the course turns east, and around kilometre 90 you reach 240 metres, the highest ground of the second half.
Beyond the third feed station at kilometre 95.8 the course loses height again and stays on low, rolling terrain to the finish. The fourth station at kilometre 122 is the last stop before Badajoz. Of the 1,100-plus metres of climbing, no single rise contributes even a hundred: the day is the sum of small waves on a one-way route that ends in a different country from the one it started in.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 20.3 | 2.6 km | 3.6 % | 8.1 % | +95 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 24.6 | 0.5 km | 4.1 % | 5.5 % | +19 m | — |
| km 30.3 | 1.4 km | 3.1 % | 3.1 % | +44 m | — |
| km 46.4 | 1 km | 4 % | 8.4 % | +40 m | — |
| km 67.1 | 0.5 km | 3.9 % | 4.4 % | +17 m | — |
| km 78.3 | 0.7 km | 3.8 % | 6 % | +24 m | — |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace 114 Gravel Race.
Sit in early
Almost half the course is flat, and the rest is short rises and equally short descents. That argues for steady pressure over accelerations: ride the waves at upper endurance effort without turning each one into a test of strength. The opening 15 kilometres of downhill cost next to nothing if you simply let them roll.
Ration your effort
The race is not settled on the climb at kilometre 20 but in the second half. Around kilometre 90 the course climbs again after more than three hours in the saddle, and after that no hill remains to open gaps for you. The last 40 kilometres favour whoever can still put power down on low, rolling ground.
Race the finale
The biggest trap sits ahead of the first feed station. Until kilometre 46 you rely on what you carry, and the climb at kilometre 20 tempts fresh legs into overreaching. The bill arrives later, when two of the rises sit directly behind the stations. So leave every stop calmly, and eat early instead of waiting for hunger.
Training plan for 114 Gravel Race: 12-week build
Build endurance
Age-group riders can expect around five to six and a half hours. The effort is mainly aerobic, broken by many short spikes whenever a rise arrives or a group accelerates. Long climbing work matters little here. What counts is absorbing those small surges for hours without losing your underlying rhythm.
Train the climbs
The decisive phase only begins after the third hour, so the key sessions should load the end of the ride. After two to three easy hours, add blocks at upper endurance effort on rolling terrain. That teaches you to hold steady pressure late, which is exactly what the run-in to Badajoz asks for.
Ride race-specific
Treat fuelling as a discipline of its own. The stations are unevenly spaced: 46 kilometres to the first, and 19 at the shortest gap. Do long rides carrying exactly what you plan to take to the first stop on race day, and put a short climb straight after a break so that getting back up to speed becomes familiar.
Arrive fresh
An early March date places the build in the winter months. Plan early so that your longest sessions in the final weeks happen on a gravel bike and on gravel. Several hours over uneven ground load hands, core and riding position differently from the indoor trainer, and that cannot be made up on race day.
Courses
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Everything about 114 Gravel Race.
How long is 114 Gravel Race?
114 Gravel Race is 137.2 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does 114 Gravel Race have?
114 Gravel Race has around 922 m of elevation gain over 137.2 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of 114 Gravel Race?
114 Gravel Race is classified as Rolling, averaging 6.8 vertical metres per kilometre. 49% of the route is flat, 24% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does 114 Gravel Race have?
The hardest climb of 114 Gravel Race starts at kilometre 20.3, runs for 2.6 km at an average of 3.6% and gains 95 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 4. 6 climbs are mapped in total.
Is 114 Gravel Race a loop course?
No, 114 Gravel Race is a point-to-point course: start and finish are in different places.
Is there a GPX file for the 114 Gravel Race course?
Yes. The 114 Gravel Race course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for 114 Gravel Race?
Preparation for 114 Gravel Race should account for 137.2 km, 922 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for 114 Gravel Race?
The pacing strategy for 114 Gravel Race should reflect 137.2 km, 922 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does 114 Gravel Race take place?
114 Gravel Race takes place on March 7, 2027.
Where does 114 Gravel Race take place?
114 Gravel Race takes place in Elvas, Portugal.
Which distances does 114 Gravel Race offer?
114 Gravel Race offers 2 distances — 114 Gravel Race: 137.2 km; 114 Gravel Race Express: 68.3 km.
How do I register for 114 Gravel Race?
Registration runs through the organiser: 114gravelrace.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
