The Mid South announces new format, with separate pro and amateur races
Known as the unofficial kickoff to North America's gravel racing season, The Mid South has expanded to offer both running and gravel races across professional and amateur categories. Citing enhanced safety around the race course, event organizers have implemented some significant changes for the 2026 event. Rather than pro and amateur races taking place at the same time, they will be split across the weekend.
The 100-mile professional race is scheduled to start at 1:00 pm on March 13, 2026, with a wave start from downtown Stillwater, OK. Amateur race categories, including a variety of distances, will then begin at 8:00 am Saturday, March 14th, as they have in the past.
Another change for 2026 is with the "Pro Double" category. Instead of holding the pro 50k run on Friday and the 100-mile ride on Saturday, those wanting to take on the double header will have to do it all in one day, with the run starting on Friday morning.
Registration for 2026 Mid South opens on November 1, 2025. Mid South
