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Belgian Waffle Ride Utah

June 12 - June 13 2026
Cedar City UT
Date Confirmed
 
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Distances: 40, 63, 100 miles
Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles
Limited to: 1,000 Participants
Seventh Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Utah – Cedar City June 12–13, 2026   
 
Welkom to the third stop of the Belgian Waffle Ride Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel Series — the Seventh Annual BWR Utah. known as the Hell of the South (West)…
 
The 2026 Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Utah returns to Cedar City—our high-desert haven for all things dust, drama, and delicious suffering. This year we’re offering something completely different for those who’ve come to expect the unexpected. The 2026 course will showcase a fresh take on Cedar City’s rugged beauty—featuring an all-new route across gravel, sand, and rock, at altitude, with a dynamic array of rippable unroad spiciness (no crazy single-track this time).
 
Cedar City continues to welcome us with open arms, rolling out the red, yellow, and black carpet to host one of the most unique endurance weekends in the country. Expect waffles, world-class racing, cold beer, and that signature blend of chaos and camaraderie that makes the BWR the Hell of the South (West).
 
The BWR Festival 2026: The Unroad Classic at Altitude
 
From June 12–13, the Belgian Waffle Ride Festival transforms Cedar City into a celebration of unroad culture. The weekend kicks off with Friday’s pre-race gathering—where riders, sponsors, and locals mingle over beer, banter, and pre-race nerves—and culminates in Saturday’s full-throttle race and post-ride feast of waffles and Belgian ale.
 
The BWR Utah stands apart from its coastal cousin in Del Mar. Where California’s course blends beachside climbs and canyon grit, Utah’s landscape trades ocean air for alpine altitude—rolling through red-rock valleys, sandy sectors, and long, punishing stretches of gravel under the open desert sky.
 
Day 1: Friday, June 12, 2026 – Rider Check-In & Unroad Expo
 
Friday’s Expo is the heartbeat of the weekend, bringing together riders, vendors, and the community in the heart of Cedar City.
 
Over 50 exhibitors will showcase the latest in bikes, gear, and performance tech. Local food trucks, craft beer, and live music will fuel the good vibes while riders collect their packets, pre-ride, and prep for Saturday’s showdown.
 
Make sure to join us for the Friday Night Social, where we’ll toast to the weekend with our partners and a first round of Belgian ale.
 
Day 2: Saturday, June 13, 2026 – The Seventh Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Utah
 
The main event. The Hell of the South (West) returns with a new route designed to deliver just the right blend of grit, speed, and scenic punishment.
 
This year’s course removes technical single-track in favor of flowing dirt and gravel sections that reward power, skill, and strategy. Riders will face ever-changing terrain—from sandy washboard to packed-dirt rollers to open-road climbs at altitude—each sector demanding a fresh measure of strength and sanity.
 
While the stats may be slightly tamer than San Diego’s leg-crushing climbs, make no mistake: this is still BWR—equal parts madness and magnificence.
 
2025 Course Highlights (2026 Details to be confirmed in the Race Bijbel)
 
Waffle:
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117 Miles / 188 Kilometers
5,940 Feet of Climbing
8 Road Sectors (the rest is pure Unroad)
~60% Unroad Terrain
3 Q/KOM segments | 3 Q/KOD segments | 3 Q/KOS segments
4 Feed Zones
 
Wafer:
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66.5 Miles / 108 Kilometers
2,734 Feet of Climbing
~68% Unroad
2 Feed Zones
 
Wanna:
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27.1 Miles / 43.6 Kilometers
913 Feet of Climbing
~25% Unroad
1 Feed Zone
 
Introducing the 2026 Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel
 
The Quad-Tripel Crown is a four-part test of endurance, grit, and good humor—spanning Arizona, California, Utah, and Montana. Riders must complete at least three of the four to earn the coveted Crown title.
 
2026 Series Dates:
 
- Arizona: February 27 - 28
- California: May 2–3
- Utah: June 12–13
- Montana: June 19–20
 
The series brings together some of the world’s best riders—from ex-WorldTour pros to gravel gladiators and everyday die-hards—each vying for glory on the most beautifully brutal courses in North America.
 
Rider Perks:
 
Every rider will receive a BWR musette bag from Neversecond that contains essential race-day items and special swag:
 
- Sponsor Swag
- BWR Bucks for use with MUMU, Almsthre, QEJA Socks & Neversecond or a BWR branded memento
- Race Number and RFID Tag (for official finishing time)
- Post-Race Waffles, Coffee & Beverages
- Beer
- Finisher’s Trophy Beer
- Bragging Rights
- Podium Recognition for the Top 3 in each age category for Waffle & Wafer, and Top 5 Overall
 
The category races with the race – Q/KOM, Q/KOD, Q/KOS are not open to the elite field. Amateurs will be vying to win these jerseys.
 
T-shirts and BWR branded gear are available at registration and at the Mumu booth at the expo.
 
To learn more, visit https://belgianwaffleride.bike
 
PRO TIP: The best thing you can do to protect your entry fee is buy the insurance. Click here: EVENT INSURANCE INFO
 
Training and Nutrition
 
- For nutrition, swing by Neversecond.
- Exclusive Deal: Get $25 off your Neversecond BWR race pack. Fuel up whether you’re chasing a PR, a podium, or the Quad-Tripel Crown!

Belgian Waffle Ride Utah

 
Start Located At: Main Street Park, Cedar City, Utah
 
 
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5 Feed Zones

Every rider will receive a BWR musette bag from Neversecond that contains essential race-day items and special swag:

·       Sponsor Swag

·    BWR Bucks for use with MUMU, Almsthre, QEJA Socks & Neversecond or a BWR branded memento

·       Race Number and RFID Tag (for official finishing time)

·       Pre- and Post-Race Waffles, Coffee & Beverages

·       Beer

·       Finisher’s Trophy Beer

·       Bragging Rights

·       Podium Recognition for the Top 3 in each age category for Waffle & Wafer, and Top 5 Overall

The category races with the race – Q/KOM, Q/KOD, Q/KOS are not open to the elite field. Amateurs will be vying to win these jerseys.

T-shirts and BWR branded gear is available at registration and at the race

Packet Pickups

Friday at the Unroad Expo

Prize / Race Categories

Pro and age group awards

Prize money for Quad-Tripel Crown

Prize Purse for Pros
 
Category Competition:
GC (overall General Classification winner/yellow jersey)
Attaquer Award - most aggressive
King/Queen of the Mountain
King/Queen of the Sprint 
King/Queen of the Dirt 
Hardman/Hardwoman (strongest contributor/blue jersey)
kUDOs Jersey (awarded to the rider(s) who is considered the most spirited, positive and happy rider, named in honor Udo Heinz/orange jersey)
 
Age Group Categories:
18 & under

19-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 and over

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Marshalls
Escort / Police Escort
Roving Mechanical Support
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Community
Volunteers
Bike Festival
After Party
Kids Fondo
Free Training Rides
Fundraising
 
Features
Course Timing
KOM/QOM Competition
Category / Race Prizes
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Pre Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 6
 
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Aug 20 2025 - NEWS: BWR Mexico: Plan your 2025 Season Finale with Waffles, Tacos & Tequila!
Oct 05 2025 - NEWS: Emily Newsome and Adam Roberge take victory at 2025 Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina
Jul 23 2025 - NEWS: Register now for the fifth Annual BWR North Carolina
Jun 30 2025 - NEWS: Stella Hobbs and Russell Finsterwald take Victory at the inaugural 2025 BWR Montana
Jun 10 2025 - NEWS: BWR Quad-Tripel Crown Lands in Bozeman, MT this June 28–29
May 26 2025 - NEWS: Oliveira Parks and Goettl Triumph at BWR Utah in Cedar City
Apr 28 2025 - NEWS: Defending champions Villafane and Beers dominate at 2025 BWR California
Apr 18 2025 - NEWS: Register Now for the Inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride Montana
Mar 04 2025 - NEWS: Registration Now Open for the 6th edition of BWR Utah
Mar 03 2025 - NEWS: Villafañe and Swenson Dominate at the 3rd Edition of Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Jan 22 2025 - NEWS: BWR expands with Roadie-Oh Gran Fondo at Del Mar Festival
Dec 03 2024 - NEWS: Register NOW for the BWR Arizona on March 1st and SAVE 10%!
Nov 20 2024 - NEWS: The Hell of the Great White North Returns June 7 - 8, 2025
Oct 14 2024 - NEWS: Belgian Waffle Ride Expands with the Quad-Tripel Crown and New Events in 2025
Aug 22 2024 - NEWS: Registration for the 2024 Belgian Waffle Ride Mexico is Open
Apr 29 2015 - RESULTS: 2015 SPY Belgium Waffle Ride Results
Apr 28 2014 - RESULTS: SPY Belgian Waffle Ride
Nov 22 2025 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Mexico
Feb 28 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Mar 05 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Roadie Oh Gran Fondo
May 02 2026 - EVENT: 15th Annual Belgian Waffle Ride California
Jun 12 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Utah
Jun 20 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Montana
 
bwrseries
Aug 20 2025 - NEWS: BWR Mexico: Plan your 2025 Season Finale with Waffles, Tacos & Tequila!
Oct 05 2025 - NEWS: Emily Newsome and Adam Roberge take victory at 2025 Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina
Jul 23 2025 - NEWS: Register now for the fifth Annual BWR North Carolina
Jun 30 2025 - NEWS: Stella Hobbs and Russell Finsterwald take Victory at the inaugural 2025 BWR Montana
Jun 10 2025 - NEWS: BWR Quad-Tripel Crown Lands in Bozeman, MT this June 28–29
May 26 2025 - NEWS: Oliveira Parks and Goettl Triumph at BWR Utah in Cedar City
Apr 28 2025 - NEWS: Defending champions Villafane and Beers dominate at 2025 BWR California
Apr 18 2025 - NEWS: Register Now for the Inaugural Belgian Waffle Ride Montana
Mar 04 2025 - NEWS: Registration Now Open for the 6th edition of BWR Utah
Mar 03 2025 - NEWS: Villafañe and Swenson Dominate at the 3rd Edition of Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona
Jan 22 2025 - NEWS: BWR expands with Roadie-Oh Gran Fondo at Del Mar Festival
Dec 03 2024 - NEWS: Register NOW for the BWR Arizona on March 1st and SAVE 10%!
Apr 29 2015 - RESULTS: 2015 SPY Belgium Waffle Ride Results
Apr 28 2014 - RESULTS: SPY Belgian Waffle Ride
Mar 05 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Roadie Oh Gran Fondo
May 02 2026 - EVENT: 15th Annual Belgian Waffle Ride California
Jun 20 2026 - EVENT: Belgian Waffle Ride Montana
 
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