The Dirty Shoe

About this race

The Dirty Shoe Gravel Race Welcome to The Dirty Shoe Gravel Race, inspired by Martinsville, IL’s claim to fame—the world’s largest horseshoe! This gravel race takes riders through moderately flat terrain with rolling hills and sections of chunky gravel, offering an exciting challenge for cyclists of all skill levels. Event Details Date: 2026-08-29 Location: 620 S York St, Martinsville, IL URL: http://www.BikeReg.com/dirty-shoe Signup: Day of event signup will be allowed. Community Festivities This event takes place during the annual Martinsville Block Party, a weekend packed with food vendors, games, live music, and community festivities in downtown Martinsville. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, there's plenty to enjoy! Proceeds All proceeds from the Dirty Shoe go toward maintaining and expanding the Martinsville Ridgelawn Hiking and Biking Trails, ensuring outdoor enthusiasts have great places to ride and explore for years to come. Race Categories & Awards Awards: Awards for the top three finishers in each category Raffle Prizes: Raffle prizes from generous local sponsors Event Perks Free Camping: Free onsite camping (electric available) Showers: Showers available post-race Block Party: Martinsville Block Party with food, games, and live music Route Details This event is fully self-supported. SAG stops will be available on each route. Turns on the route will be marked the day of the race, but GPS units are highly encouraged, especially on the 65-mile route. The 12- and 30-mile routes follow scenic gravel roads through the countryside and are suitable f…