Outlaw Gravel Launches in Steamboat Springs with Enduro Format & Intentional 300-Rider Cap

Outlaw Gravel has announced its debut event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, scheduled for May 31, 2026. This new gravel race will feature an enduro-style format across four timed segments and has intentionally capped participation at 300 riders. The event also plans to support the Dirt to Snow – Mark Satkiewicz Legacy Fund, aiming to combine competitive riding with a charitable component.

This launch signals a continued diversification within the booming gravel scene, moving beyond traditional mass-start formats towards segment-based racing more familiar to mountain biking. The 300-rider cap is particularly notable, contrasting sharply with the increasingly crowded fields of established events like Unbound. This deliberate exclusivity, coupled with the charitable tie-in, positions Outlaw Gravel as a boutique experience rather than a mass participation spectacle, potentially appealing to a different demographic of rider.

Ultimately, another gravel event enters the fray, albeit one with a more curated approach. Whether its enduro format and limited entry will carve out a lasting niche, or simply add to the ever-expanding calendar, remains to be seen.