Race Categories & Distances

Riders can choose from three primary distances, each offering a unique "cocktail of suffering":

Category	Approx. Distance	Elevation Gain	Description
Waffle	115 miles (185 km)	~8,240 ft	The championship route; ~60% unroad terrain with 16 technical sectors.
Wafer	69 miles (111 km)	~4,212 ft	A mid-distance challenge with 7 unroad sectors (~35% unroad).
Wanna	30 miles (48 km)	~1,200 ft	A beginner-friendly introduction with 3 unroad sectors (~30% unroad).

Additional categories include Single Speed Masochists, Tandem, and the MTB "Lentz is More" category (minimum 2.1" tires).

What’s Included

Registration fees range from $50 for Juniors to $195 for Waffle/Wafer individual entries. Your entry includes:

BWR Musette Swag Bag: Contains a race number, RFID tag, and "BWR Bucks" for gear from sponsors like MUMU and Neversecond.
Signature Fuel: Pre-race waffles and coffee, well-stocked feed zones every 20 miles, and a post-race Belgian waffle feast.
The Reward: A custom Finisher's Trophy Beer, podium recognition for top age-group finishers, and the crowning of the Quad-Tripel Crown champions.

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More About the Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) Series

The series brings together some of the world’s best riders - from ex-WorldTour pros to gravel gladiators and everyday die-hards - each vying for glory on the most beautifully brutal courses in North America.

Bozeman marks the grand finale of this epic saga. This is where the crowns are earned, the stories are sealed, and the final pour of Belgian ale is raised to those who endured it all.

Rider Perks:

Every rider will receive a BWR musette bag from Neversecond that contains essential race-day items and special swag:

Sponsor Swag
BWR Bucks for use with MUMU, Almsthre, QEJA Socks & Neversecond
Race Number and RFID Tag (for official finishing time)
Pre- and Post-Race Waffles, Coffee & Beverages
Beer
Finisher’s Trophy Beer
Bragging Rights
Podium Recognition for the Top 3 in each age category for Waffle & Wafer, and Top 5 Overall

Official BWR t-shirts and branded gear will be available at registration and the Mumu booth inside the Expo.

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