Kisatchie Crusher is now a weekend experience in Minden, LA! Gravel Race & 5k/10k on Saturday. Road Fondo & MTB Race on Sunday. Camping or group lodging onsite is encouraged! RV sites with all the hookups are available at www.recreation.gov $33 a night. search Beaver Dam Kisatchie. www.CampCaney.com has bunkbed style cabins that sleep 10 for $125 a night. Kitchen in another building. Race is at Day Use Area with plenty of shade, amphitheater, picnic tables, AC power, restrooms & sandy beach. Register by Oct 11th to get a T-shirt. Post race meal is included in registration price. Gravel Bike Race is 18, 43 or 66 mile options. Course is about 50/50 gravel/paved with good elevation. Chip Timed. 5k/10k Run or Walk is on paved roads inside the park. Chip Timed Fondo Road Shakeout Ride is 18, 33 or 54 miles.100% paved back country roads with low traffic, scenic bayou views & good elevation. MTB Race is on classic Sugar Cane Trail with some extra thrown in! Dirt, Roots & some Climbs! Chip Tim
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Kisatchie Crusher- Gravel, Run, Fondo & MTB 2026 — Minden, LA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Minden, LA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
