Walnut Valley Metric 2026

About this race

ANNUAL WALNUT VALLEY METRIC The Walnut Valley Metric routes travel through scenic Cowley County on gently rolling hills and lightly traveled secondary roads. Registration includes SAGs and lunch at Liberty Township School House. The gravel route does include two "stone arch bridges" and two that you can ride to 1/3 of a mile from the route. Several additional "stone arch bridges" are within .5 to .75 m on gravel from the 65 m road route. There are only 1700 stone arch bridges remaining in the United States according to Cowley County website. Interestingly, 18 of those historical stone bridges are in Cowley County! Proceeds from the ride benefit the Prairie Sunset Trail and Redbud Trail. NOTES Deadline: online t-shirt orders end 9/24/26. Availability: Limited t-shirts will be available for purchase day of. Registration: Orders will be taken at registration if your size is not available. EVENT DETAILS When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 8:00 a.m. : Registration & Packet Pick-up 9:00 a.m. : Ride begins LOCATION Winfield Recreation Center 624 College St. Winfield, Kansas ROUTE LINKS Want the route beforehand? 35 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634730 65 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28634725 42 mile gravel: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28694708 All routes: https://ridewithgps.com/events/66226-walnut-valley-metric-2018 REST STOPS AND SAGS Rest stops will be approximately 15-17 miles apart. Water, fruit, cookies, and other snacks will be offered. Restrooms will be available at SAG stops. SAG vehicles with water and mechanical assistance will run the routes. Riders una…