Opal Wapoo Schedule of Events

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Schedule of Events

Date and Location

Date, Packet Pickup Location, Routes, and Maps will be sent via email on Wednesday October 7.

Packet Pickup

Friday, October 10: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Located at Warbird Whiskey, 251 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024.
We are excited to host packet pickup at Warbird Whiskey, serving craft cocktails, beer, sandwiches, and flatbreads.

Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Located in the circle drive of the Hall of Waters, near the race start.

Saturday, October 11

6:00 AM – 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup
7:45 AM: Rider’s Meeting near start/finish
8:00 AM: Wapoo 85-mile start
8:15 AM: Opal 45-mile start
8:30 AM: Baby Poo 20-mile start
Awards: Immediately following finish of podium winners

Routes and Maps

Watch your email this WEDNESDAY, we will send links to the official RideWithGPS routes!
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are pre riding the course, DO NOT ride through the portion at Shamrock Hills Winery. This is private property, they have graciously agreed to host us on race day. Please respect their property outside of race day.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be stocked with water, sports drink and snacks! There will be no drop bag service.

Wapoo 85-Mile: Mile 20, Mile 60 and Mile 70

Opal 45-Mile: Mile 20 and Mile 30

Baby Poo 20-Mile: Mile 10 

Parking

Parking maps will be sent in Wednesday’s email. Please be on the lookout!

Food and Beverage

Snacks and beer will be offered at the finish line (beer brewed by and courtesy of Atlas Saloon, snacks courtesy of Willow Spring Mercantile and Ray’s Diner).

Other Trails Coffee & Games can be accessed via their rear patio entrance, which is located at the race start/finish. Other Trails serves coffee, teas, breakfast items and baked goods.

Route Reviews

Our race director recorded voice-over route previews, which follow on RideWithGPS. Check them out below:
*Note: These links may not be available after October 9.

Baby Poo 20-Mile Route Review

Opal 45-Mile Route Review

Wapoo 85-Mile Route Review

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Lauf-logo
Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery logo
Chamois Butt'r logo
Agile Sportswear logo
Ray's Lunch logo
Northland Injury Law logo
Atlas Saloon logo
Willow Spring Mercantile sponsor logo
Opal Wapoo Gravel Experience logo 2026

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