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.