RAGBRAI LI Full Route Revealed

Des Moines, Iowa – Thursday, April 4, 2024 – RAGBRAI® LI announces the full route for the 51st ride across the state. 

Thirty-five communities make up the pass thru and meeting towns on this year’s route. They join the eight overnight towns that were announced in January. The communities will host riders enroute to their final destinations each day.  

“I’m excited for this year’s full route.” said Matt Phippen, RAGBRAI Ride Director. “It combines iconic views of Iowa with communities that have proven they can provide world class hospitality and experience for the riders.” 

We will expand gravel options from one day to seven days in 2024. Connected to the road routes the gravel options range from 2 to 14.5-mile sections and total 53 miles for the week. Riders will experience all grades of gravel, epic rollers and climbs, and pass by the historic Holliwell Covered Bridge in Winterset, Chief Wapello’s Gravesite and Memorial Park in Agency and endless breathtaking views.  

“We moved from a one-day option to a seven-day option to showcase all the great gravel that Iowa has to offer,” said Phippen. “I love gravel and think this year provides more scenic views and ways to ride gravel that I’m excited for riders to experience.”  

The southern route is roughly 434 miles and 18,375 feet of climb. That makes it the eighth shortest and hilliest route on record. An anticipated 20,000 plus registered riders, with participants from all 50 states and over 17 international locations are expected this year.   

Registration is open through May 15 at RAGBRAI.com/ragbrai-li-registration. Day by day details and important dates are listed below.  

Day-by-Day Details:  

Day 0: Glenwood   

Saturday, July 20  

RAGBRAI Expo  

Location: Downtown Glenwood 

Time: 12pm-9pm 

Day 1: Glenwood to Red Oak  

Sunday, July 21 

THEME DAY: Tire Dip, Mile of Silence, Gravel  

MILEAGE: 41.9 miles 

ELEVATION: 2,435 ft. 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 7.6 miles 

Elevation: 638 ft 

Route: 

Glenwood * Silver City * Henderson – Meeting Town * Emerson * Red Oak 

Day 2: Red Oak to Atlantic   

Monday, July 22 

THEME DAY: Hometown Pride Jersey Day, Gravel 

MILEAGE: 40.7 miles 

ELEVATION: 1,702 ft 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 3.7 miles 

Elevation: 250 ft 

Route:  

Red Oak * Elliott * Griswold – Meeting Town * Lewis * Atlantic  

Day 3: Atlantic to Winterset 

Tuesday, July 23 

THEME DAY: College Jersey Day, Gravel  

MILEAGE: 82 miles 

ELEVATION: 4,519 ft. 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 4.5 miles 

Elevation: 339 ft 

Route:  

Atlantic * Wiota * Cumberland * Massena * Fontanelle * Greenfield – Meeting Town * Orient * Macksburg * Winterset  

Day 4: Winterset to Knoxville  

Wednesday, July 24 

THEME DAY: RAGBRAI Jersey Day, Gravel 

MILEAGE: 75 miles 

ELEVATION: 3,041 ft. 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 9.5 miles 

Elevation: 708 ft 

Route:  

Winterset * St. Charles * St. Marys * Indianola – Meeting Town * Milo * Lacona * Melcher-Dallas * Knoxville  

Day 5: Knoxville to Ottumwa  

Thursday, July 25 

THEME DAY: I Ride 4 Day, Gravel 

MILEAGE: 62.9 miles 

ELEVATION: 2,502 ft. 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 4.6 miles 

Elevation: 223 ft 

Route: 

Knoxville * Attica * Lovilia * Albia – Meeting Town * Eddyville * Chillicothe * Ottumwa 

Day 6: Ottumwa to Mt. Pleasant 

Friday, July 26 

THEME DAY: Karras “Century” Loop, Mr. Porkchop Jr. Day, Gravel 

MILEAGE: 84.8 miles 

ELEVATION: 3,160 ft. 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 8.4 miles 

Elevation: 218 ft 

Route:  

Ottumwa * Agency * Eldon * Selma * Libertyville * Fairfield – Meeting Town  

* Brighton * Wayland * Trenton * Mt. Pleasant  

Day 7: Mt. Pleasant to Burlington 

Saturday, July 27 

THEME DAY: Tire Dip 

MILEAGE: 46.5 miles 

ELEVATION: 1,016 ft 

Gravel Option:  

Miles: 14.5 miles 

Elevation: 295 ft 

Route:  

Mt. Pleasant * Mediapolis * Kingston * Burlington 

IMPORTANT DATES:  

• Registration price increase on April 15, 2024 
• Registration closes on May 15, 2024 
• RAGBRAI LI Pre-Ride June 1-8, 2024  
• RAGBRAI LI Expo – Saturday, July 20  

• Time: 12pm-9pm  
• Date: Saturday, July 20 
• Location: Glenwood, Iowa  

• RAGBRAI LI July 21-27, 2024  

• Day 0: Glenwood 
• Day 1: Red Oak  
• Day 2: Atlantic 

• Day 3: Winterset 
• Day 4: Knoxville 
• Day 5: Ottumwa 
• Day 6: Mt. Pleasant  
• Day 7: Burlington 

REGISTER for RAGBRAI 

• Weeklong rider registration ($200/$225/$250) is closes May 15. 
• Daily wristband registration ($45/$50 per day) is closes May 15. 
• Weeklong nonrider registration ($40/$45/$50) is closes May 15. 
• Additional information about RAGBRAI can be found at ragbrai.com/about/general-information 
• Specific questions can be addressed to info@ragbrai.com. 
• Information about registration can be found at https://ragbrai.com/ragbrai-li-registration/ 

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