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GFNY San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
122.9 km76 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+4
Race Series & Label · 24 Events · 46 Competitions
GFNY World Series: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Global Gran Fondo New York road cycling series (Be a Pro for a Day) featuring closed-road courses, timed climbs, and qualification for the NYC World Championship. Discover 24 verified events (22 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 46 competitions across San Luis Potosí, Garzón, Ponce, Punta del Este, Miami.
Events2422 confirmed dates
Competitions46Races & courses
Distances42 - 154 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,009 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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GFNY Jose Ignacio
Garzón, Uruguay
January 3, 2027Date confirmed
129 km77 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
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GFNY Puerto Rico
Ponce, Puerto Rico
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
115 km47.5 km
IslandNature & Off-Road+1
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GFNY Punta del Este
Punta del Este, Uruguay
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
146 km86 km
City RunFestive+2
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GFNY Miami
Miami, United States
April 4, 2027Date confirmed
83.7 km42 km
City RunSeaside & Coast
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GFNY Ventura
Ventura, United States
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
132 km79 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+1
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GFNY Walnut Creek
Concord, United States
April 18, 2027Date confirmed
103 km63 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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GFNY Villavicencio
Villavicencio, Colombia
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
109 km76 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | GFNY San Luis Potosí | San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, MX | Road Cycling | 122.9 km76 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2027 | GFNY Jose Ignacio | Garzón, Maldonado Department, UY | Road Cycling | 129 km77 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | GFNY Puerto Rico | Ponce, Ponce, PR | Road Cycling | 115 km47.5 km |
| Mar 14, 2027 | GFNY Punta del Este | Punta del Este, Maldonado Department, UY | Road Cycling | 146 km86 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2027 | GFNY Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Cycling | 83.7 km42 km |
| Apr 11, 2027 | GFNY Ventura | Ventura, California, US | Road Cycling | 132 km79 km |
| Apr 18, 2027 | GFNY Walnut Creek | Concord, California, US | Road Cycling | 103 km63 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | GFNY Villavicencio | Villavicencio, Meta, CO | Road Cycling | 109 km76 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2027 | GFNY New York | New York, New York, US | Road Cycling | 135.7 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2027 | GFNY Dominican Republic |  Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province, DO | Road Cycling | 144.6 km93.9 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2027 | GFNY Florida Hardee | Wauchula, Florida, US | Road Cycling | 135 km72.5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | GFNY Cozumel | San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, MX | Road Cycling | 154 km77 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Global Gran Fondo New York road cycling series (Be a Pro for a Day) featuring closed-road courses, timed climbs, and qualification for the NYC World Championship. GFNY delivers pro-peloton race conditions to amateur cyclists with mandatory official race jerseys, chip timing from start to finish, and marshaled intersections. In the RunningCompass catalog, GFNY World Series currently comprises 24 active events with a total of 46 individual competitions (22 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 2 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include San Luis Potosí, Garzón, Ponce, Punta del Este, Miami, highlighted by events such as GFNY San Luis Potosí, GFNY Jose Ignacio, GFNY Puerto Rico, GFNY Punta del Este.
The long Championship route counts toward overall and age-group rankings, with the top 10 to 20 percent per age category qualifying for front-corral seeding in New York. Across the listed competitions in Road Cycling, course distances span 42 km to 154 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +2,009 m. Challenging paved road cycling routes between 70 km and 170 km featuring sustained mountain passes, technical descents, and substantial elevation gain. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is GFNY World Series and how many events are included in the calendar?
Global Gran Fondo New York road cycling series (Be a Pro for a Day) featuring closed-road courses, timed climbs, and qualification for the NYC World Championship. The RunningCompass calendar for GFNY World Series lists 24 verified events encompassing 46 individual races, of which 22 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 2 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to GFNY World Series?
Events in GFNY World Series primarily cover Road Cycling with competition distances ranging from 42 km to 154 km. The long Championship route counts toward overall and age-group rankings, with the top 10 to 20 percent per age category qualifying for front-corral seeding in New York.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize GFNY World Series routes?
Challenging paved road cycling routes between 70 km and 170 km featuring sustained mountain passes, technical descents, and substantial elevation gain. Across all 46 races in this series, routes cover 42 km to 154 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +2,009 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do GFNY World Series events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include San Luis Potosí, Garzón, Ponce, Punta del Este, Miami, featuring events such as GFNY San Luis Potosí, GFNY Jose Ignacio, GFNY Puerto Rico, GFNY Punta del Este. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.