Kershaw Gold Rush

September 20 2025

Pleasant Hill SC

Date Confirmed

Distances: 13, 45, 83 miles

Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Event 5 of 6 in the Southeast Gravel Series
The beginning of the "Fall Classics". Containing Kershaw and Tryon, you've had three months with no Southeast Gravel events. Plan on having an amazing fall season in the best time of the year to ride a bike.

Very unique course!
Situated on the "fall line" of South Carolina (we have 2 events that are run on the fall line), means the ground surface is ever changing. Smooth gravel, chunky gravel, mud, and even sand. . .all in a matter of a few miles.

Challenging Courses
As many of you found out from last year, just because there's not a lot of elevation gain does not mean the course will not be challenging. With the amount of varied surface types, this will be a true test of both your physical fitness and your choice of equipment.

A Beautiful Plantation Setting
The Brewer Plantation has been in the family since the mid 1700s. Situation on hundreds of acres, this stunning backdrop gives us 5 miles of unpaved roads within the property boundaries, plus a brutal kick to the finish!

Cooler temperatures!
Kershaw was a fan favorite last year for the innagural event. OK, the heat was definitely not anybody's favorite. We moved Kershaw a month later than the 2023 event. Picture how amazing a beautiful autumn day riding with your friends and then sitting on top of the highest point in the area will be.

Camping!
We are offering onsite camping this year. Come and camp with us Friday night, it's so fun! Nothing like waking up at the race start line. Camping is primitive and will not have water or electric hookups. Camping is $25/spot and you will select this option at registration.