EVENTS CALENDAR
RACES
Gamble Graveller
Silver Creek Trail Run
12 Hours of Epic Place Mountain Bike Race (coming soon)
Mountain Bike Group Rides
Bikepacking Trips; Trail Work Parties
Cross Washington (XWA) Campout/Shuttle
What's going on
SILVER CREEK TRAIL RUN
5K 10K HALF MARATHON
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SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
Register Up Here
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LOCATION
32065 Epic PL NE, Kingston, WA 98346
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​COURSE
You'll be running among Douglas Fir, Big Leaf Maples, Alders, and Western Red Cedars on packed forest dirt and a little bit of gravel. One loop is 5K, two loops 10K, HM is 4 loops plus a little bit more! Hydration station available during the race after each loop.
REGISTRATION
$55 adult
$30 youth age 18 and under
All racers will receive custom wool socks, post race snacks and mocktails, and an awesome well run event with happy encouraging people!
AWARDS
Top 3, Male, Female, Non-Binary in each race (5K, 10K, HM) category
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DAY OF
Show up and check in 45-60 minutes before the race begins (9-9:15 am). You will receive your number/bib when you check in.
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START TIMES
Mass Start - 10 am
(this is different than last year) !
COMMUNICATION
Check our Facebook Event page for updates and your email the week before for an all encompassing information blast!
Night Owl Landing is owned and operated by Heidi and Kelly Campo. The Campos operate Night Owl Cycling bike shop and are stewards and advocates for trail use in North Kitsap county.
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**REGISTRATION CUTOFF IS 100 PARTICIPANTS
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GAMBLE GRAVELLER
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INFORMATION BELOW IS FROM APRIL 2024 RACE. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2025 RACE AS THE PORT GAMBLE / UPLANDS TRAILHEAD IS UNAVAILABLE. WE ARE HOPING TO BE BACK IN 2026.
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LOCATION
Port Gamble Trails - Uplands Trailhead
Port Gamble RC Field Trailhead
Kingston, WA US 98346
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JOIN US FOR GRAVEL FUN AT THE PORT GAMBLE TRAILS
We are super stoked to announce the date of our 4th Gamble Graveller - April 20, 2023 AND our continuing joint effort with the GRAVEL UNRAVEL series!
THE GRAVEL UNRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Gravel Unravel is a 3-race gravel series on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas of Washington State. This series is brought to you by a partnership between Peninsula Adventure Sports, La Vogue Cyclery (still Buck!) and Night Owl Cycling. This event is designed for those who wish to challenge their physical abilities to the maximum while enjoying the lushness of Olympic National Forest and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park.
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Race 1: Gamble Graveller - April 20, 2024
Race 2: Bon Jon Pass Out - June 15, 2024
Race 3: Why-Not-Chee - July 20, 2024
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LOCATION
The Gamble Graveller is held at the Port Gamble trail system in North Kitsap County. Park, Check In, and Fun will be at the Uplands Trailhead. Overflow parking will be available downtown Port Gamble. Follow the signs!
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DISTANCE
Riders choose their distance from 20, 40 and 60 miles of 90% gravel road and 10% easy single track.
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START TIMES
8:30 am start: “What Was I Thinking” 60 milers = 3 loops
9:00 am start: “Are We There Yet” 40 milers = 2 loops
9:30 am start: “This is a Hoot” 20 milers = 1 loop
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PRICING
$65 for adults, regardless of category
$45 for youth under 18, regardless of category
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY ENTRY FEE?
In addition to an epic outdoor experience at the Port Gamble trails, all participants receive a professional, well-organized event, custom race swag, RFID timing, a well-marked course, medical support, mechanical support, mid-course snacks, and post-race food.
**REGISTRATION CUTOFF IS 300 PARTICIPANTS
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help keep the Port Gamble trails awesome - new trail building and maintenance of what's already there!
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COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS
For racers, scores will be combined from all three races for series points and final prizes will be given at the Why-Not-Chee race on July 20, 2024 (must be present to win).
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RACING CATEGORIES
Open, Open Masters (45+), Non-Binary, Womens Open, Womens Masters (45+), Juniors (under 18), and Singlespeed
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NON-COMPETITIVE GRAND FONDO
You can ride the Gamble Graveller or any of the 3 Gravel Unravel rides in the non-competitive Gran Fondo style. This is the "have fun with your buddies" category. E-bikes are allowed in the non-competitive ride as a separate category.
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BIKE MAINTENANCE
Provided by Night Owl Cycling and Silverdale Trek
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START/FINISH/HANGOUT
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Beer/Cider Garden
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Hot food
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Fire Pits
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Music
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Team Tents
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Friday Night TENT Camping available. 4WD truck/van camping OK.
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Corn Hole
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VENDORS
It wouldn’t be a party without some cool businesses and organizations to hang out with. Let us know if you'd like to be a vendor or you have one to suggest.
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TEAM TENTS
Yes, plenty of room for you and your team to put up a tent. You cannot drive to the tent area...so bring a wagon!
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Follow us on Facebook - lots of event updates!
CROSS WASHINGTON MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE 2025
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Grand Depart from La Push, WA
Sunday, May 18, 2025
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THE SHUTTLE RIDE IS SOLD OUT FOR 2025
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​Night Owl Cycling has been happy to provide a shuttle service to the coast, the day before the event for a couple of years. We rain-checked 2024, but we are back for 2025!
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We are limited to 12 shuttle riders! First Come First Serve.
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OPTION 1
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Gather at Night Owl Landing and stay the night. Rent a room in the Woodland Bunkhouse or tent camp in the Clover Meadow. Chat up your fellow riders at the propane firepit (smores and beer of course) and get a great night's sleep.
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Coffee and pancake breakfast in the morning
Get your gear dialed in or take a hike on our trails (we have 5 miles to shake out your nerves)
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Shuttle will LEAVE Night Owl Landing at 1 pm in order to get to La Push for Troy's meeting by 4 pm
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OPTION 2
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Same as Option 1 but ADD ON a pick up from the ferry!
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Kingston Ferry (as of the Winter schedule...this may change after March 22 when new schedule hits)
Leave Edmonds 4:45 pm
Pick up in Kingston around 5:15 pm
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Bainbridge Ferry (as of the Winter schedule...this may change after March 22 when new schedule hits)
Leave Seattle 3:50 pm
Pick up on Bainbridge Island 4:30
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OPTION 3
SATURDAY MAY 17
We can pick you up from the Kingston ferry or the Bainbridge ferry then bring you back to Night Owl Landing for the shuttle ride.
Kingston Ferry (as of the Winter schedule...this may change after March 22 when new schedule hits)
Leave Edmonds 11:05 am
Pick up in Kingston around 11:35 am
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Bainbridge Ferry (as of the Winter schedule...this may change after March 22 when new schedule hits)
Leave Seattle 10:40 am
Pick up on Bainbridge Island 11:10 am
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OPTION 4
SATURDAY MAY 17
If you don't need a pick up from the ferry, you can have someone drop you off at Night Owl Landing no later than 12:30 pm
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Shuttle will LEAVE Night Owl Landing at 1 pm in order to get to La Push for Troy's meeting by 4 pm
PRICING
Shuttle ride on Saturday to La Push: $85
Ferry pick up (either Kingston or Bainbridge): $25
Sleepover Friday night:
*Tent camping - free! (normally $59 on Hipcamp)
*Woodland Bunkhouse $100 (book via Airbnb)
*Forest Dome $250 (book via Airbnb)
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THE SHUTTLE RIDE IS SOLD OUT FOR 2025
BIKE AND BREAKFAST MOUNTAIN BIKE GROUP RIDES
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​​Enjoy the Night Owl trails in Kingston and then pancake breakfast and camaraderie in the Silver Creek Lounge (on-site).
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Everyone on wheels welcome.
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No dogs.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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8:30 - 9 am arrive, coffee
(meet in the Silver Creek Lounge - ground floor of brown 2 story shop)
9 - 10:30 am ride trails
10:30 - 12 pm pancake breakfast
