The Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo offers 25, 50 and 100-mile courses and takes place on the gravel service roads of the Francis Marion National Forest
The Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo (SFGF) will take place on the gravel roads in and around the Francis Marion National Forest just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. The forest is named for the revolutionary war hero Francis Marion, who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox. He used these swamps, creeks and forest areas to ambush and hide from the British and was depicted in the movie “The Patrio
03/29/2026
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03/23/2026
THANK YOU!
It’s hard to believe that yesterday was the ninth
We want to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and you - our dedicated supporters (both new and returning riders)!
What started as an idea between us on an evening group ride has now spanned nearly a decade and we simply could not (and would not) do it without everyone’s support!
We cannot wait to see what year 10 will bring!
Weekend Schedule:
Friday
9:00 AM - Course preview ride! 21 miles, chill pace. Leaves from the corner of Steed Creek and Eccles Church Roads (same as SFGF start location).
3-6:30 PM - Early packet pickup at Commonhouse Aleworks. Come join us at the brewery for early number pickup and a few beers!
Moultrie Militia Gravel Raid (MMGR) - we will be at the start location beginning at 10:00 PM. All riders must arrive and check-in no later than 10:30 PM. The MMGR departs at 11:00 PM. Live tracking hosted by Follow My Challenge USA!
Saturday
6:30 AM: Day-of packet pickup begins. There will be no "day-of" registration.
8:10AM - 100-mile all categories
9 AM - Mens/Womens 50-mile Open
9:10 AM - Womens/Mens 40+ and 50+ 50-mile
9:30 AM - 27-mile route departs
Sunday
9 AM - Post Swamp Fox Dirt Church rides from Witherbee Work Center
03/19/2026
The weather is looking great for this weeknd! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
03/17/2026
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!
All registered riders and volunteers were sent an email with all the information you’ll need (link also below) for this weekend’s Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo
We’re looking for are to seeing our gravel family this weekend!
Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo | mysite The Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo presented by Lauf will take place on the gravel roads in and around the Francis Marion National Forest just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.
03/11/2026
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
We are a grassroots, local event and that means we need local support to make the magic happen!
We're looking for some volunteers to help with packet pickup (Friday night (3/20)- at Commonhouse Aleworks) and with parking, registration, and aid stations Saturday (3/21). All volunteers receive an event shirt, food, and free entry into one of our events for the next year! And there's more...
We're excited to have again partnered with another local community event LOWVELO in the fight against cancer. Here's how:
Signup for LOWVELO and signup to volunteer Saturday at the Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo. We'll donate $50 (up to the first ten volunteers) towards your LOWVELO fundraising goal.
Signup to volunteer at our BikeReg page:
Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo p/b Lauf Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration
03/07/2026
COURSE REVEAL
As promised, here are all of the courses for this year’s Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo!
As always, at the U.S. Department of Gravel, we strive for no less than 80% unpaved (most are closer to 90% unpaved).
We’re no longer marking the courses in an effort to minimize our impact on the forest, so be sure to download to your preferred device (links on our website).
👉 https://www.mtpleasantvelo.org/swampfoxgravelfondo
11/26/2025
It’s officially fall in the Francis Marion National Forest (and for the first time in a very long time, it actually feels and looks like a true fall season)!
Fall means shorter days, fast rolling roads, long rides, and that perfect autumnal light,
It also means spring, and the is right around the corner!
Sign up and start training!
https://www.bikereg.com/swamp-fox-gravel-fondo-presented-by-lauf
09/13/2025
We've opened the 2026 Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo registration:
https://www.bikereg.com/swamp-fox-gravel-fondo-presented-by-lauf
NEW FOR 2026
PRICING REMAINS UNCHANGED FROM LAST YEAR UNTIL DECEMBER 31 AND WE'VE ADDED DISCOUNTED PRCING FOR PARTICPANTS UNDER 26 (50% off).
We appreciate your continued support and we're looking forward to seeing everyone in the Francis Marion National Forest!
Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo p/b Lauf Online Registration BikeReg - online cycling event registration
09/12/2025
Registration for the 2026 Swamp Fox Gravel Fondo p/b Lauf Cycles opens at midnight tonight!
March 21, 2026! See you there!
https://www.bikereg.com/swamp-fox-gravel-fondo-presented-by-lauf
03/17/2025
2025 SFGF photos are up!!
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