March 28, 2026

Vandalia, Michigan


13th Annual Melting Mann Gravel Race

Check back here for some very exciting updates and announcements.



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24 Miles

Put your Mind over MANN and just do it!

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Distance Sponsor

39 Miles

MANN Up to experience the most challenging gravel.

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Distance Sponsor

58 Miles

Are you a MANNiac? We sure hope so!

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Race Recap

The results are in and so are the photos. Congratulations! 2025 is in the bag. You rode hard and left it all out on the course.

Gravel Race & Gravel Grinder - Melting Mann
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Melting Mann Gravel Race & Gravel Grinder

March

Fly Award Winner
Gold - Favorite Race Director 2025
Bronze - Most Scenic Race 2025
Gold - Toughest Race 2024

Dirty Donut Race

June

Fly Award Winner
Gold - Favorite Race Director 2024, 2025
Gold - Favorite Bike Race 2024
Silver - Favorite Bike Race 2025
Gold - Favorite Overall Awards 2024, 2025

Gold - Favorite Finisher Medals 2024, 2025

Uncle John's Grave Race

September

Fly Award Winner
Gold - Favorite Race Director 2025
Top 5 - Favorite Bike Race 2025

Top 5 - Favorite After Party 2025
Bronze - Favorite Finisher Medals 2025 

Gold - Favorite Kids Race 2025


Featuring

Mann Road

Prepare yourself for the challenge this seasonal road has to offer.

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It all starts and ends at

Vandalia Community Center

For training, pre-rides, and race day, we've got the guides to keep you inline and on course.

Maps & Routes
Lodging
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Sponsors

Please support the businesses that support cycling.

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Presenting Sponsor

Awards & Prizes

Racers have the opportunity to win cash, winners jerseys, race entries, overall and age division medals, and a finishers medal for everyone who finishes.

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Michigan Gravel Race Series

Michigan Gravel Race Series

1st Race

Melting Mann is the first race in the MGRS each year.

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