Century Rides in Arizona
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across Arizona.
Cycling in Arizona: Terrain & Route Overview
Arizona stands as one of America's premier cycling meccas, famous for radiant sunshine, pristine desert tarmac, and incredible topographical diversity. From the vibrant road cycling scene in Tucson—home to the world-renowned El Tour de Tucson—to the steep red-rock canyons of Sedona and the pine forests of Flagstaff, Arizona accommodates century riders throughout every month of the year. During winter and early spring, the desert floor basks in ideal cycling weather with daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s, making it the country's prime destination for early-season base miles. In the summer, endurance riders ascend to the Mogollon Rim and northern plateaus above 7,000 feet to escape the heat. Century courses in Arizona offer wide highway shoulders, smooth asphalt, and long, gradual climbs framed by towering saguaro cacti and jagged mountain skylines. Proper hydration and electrolyte management are critical given the arid climate, but the reward is world-class riding under wide-open, sun-drenched Western skies.
Terrain Characteristics: Sonoran Desert basins, saguaro-lined foothills, and high-altitude alpine plateaus.
Riding Season & Weather: October through April (Desert) & May through September (High Country).
📍 Arizona Century Rides Map
9 Plotted EventsBlack Canyon Crusher
📅 Feb 27, 2027 (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM)The Black Canyon Crusher is built for athletes ready to test their limits on one of Arizona’s most iconic singletrack routes.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 27, 2027 (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
| End Date | 2027-02-27T18:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Chauncey Ranch |
| Street Address | Mayer, AZ |
| Location | Mayer, AZ, AZ 85086 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.365535, -112.129551 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Aravaipa Rides ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $145 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Chino Grinder
📅 Oct 17, 2026A remote, scenic endurance challenge across historic terrain for cyclists of all levels, culminating in a vibrant community celebration at Chino Valley Community Park.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 17, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | Chino Valley Community Center Park |
| Location | Chino Valley, AZ, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.775739, -112.473099 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Shendocatracing LLC ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $25 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
El Tour de Tucson (Tucson Gran Fondo & Century)
📅 Nov 21, 2026El Tour de Tucson is a premier bicycling event that enables nonprofit, charitable agencies to raise funds for their respective organizations.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 21, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-21T17:00:00-07:00 |
| Starting Venue | Tucson Convention Center |
| Street Address | 260 S Church Ave |
| Location | Tucson, AZ 85701 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.213873, -110.969445 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Perimeter Bicycling Association ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $100 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
El Tour de Zona
📅 Apr 23 – 25, 2027The El Tour de Zona is a multi-day cycling event held in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Apr 23 – 25, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-04-25 |
| Starting Venue | Sierra Vista |
| Location | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Organizer | El Tour de Zona Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
| Event Media | View Image / Banner ↗ |
HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale
📅 Apr 10, 2027The HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale offers challenging and scenic courses that will undoubtedly push the limits of cyclists.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Apr 10, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-04-10T15:00:00-07:00 |
| Starting Venue | WestWorld of Scottsdale |
| Street Address | 16601 N Pima Rd |
| Location | WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ 85260 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.521767, -111.904926 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and El Tour America ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $lowered registration fee |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Owl's Head Metric Century
📅 Feb 07, 2027 (8:30 AM – 2:45 PM)Ride through the Owl Head Buttes with wonderful views of Picacho Peak, The Catalina Mountains, and the rural greater Tucson areas.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 07, 2027 (8:30 AM – 2:45 PM) |
| End Date | 2027-02-07T14:45:00 |
| Starting Venue | Picacho Peak Plaza Bowlins Travel Center |
| Street Address | 16098 E. Camino Adelante Dr. |
| Location | Picacho Peak Plaza Bowlins Travel Center, 16098 E. Camino Adelante Dr., Eloy, AZ, AZ Eloy, AZ |
| Organizer | GABA ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $30.00-50.00 |
San Tan Century
📅 Feb 15, 2026The century and metric routes begin through the beautiful Usery Mountain Regional Park to the northeast end of the valley. The century and 29-mile routes take in views of the spectacular San Tan Mountains to the south for the finish.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 15, 2026 |
| Starting Venue | Desert Mountain Park |
| Street Address | null |
| Location | Desert Mountain Park in Queen Creek, AZ, AZ null |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.151087, -111.511058 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | null |
| Entry Fee | $70 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
| Event Media | View Image / Banner ↗ |
The Spirit World Gravel Grinder
📅 Nov 05 – 08, 2026A three day gravel cycling event featuring the most magical gravel road network in the Patagonia region of Arizona and the most magical people (like you!).
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 05 – 08, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-08 |
| Starting Venue | The Patagonia Lumber Company |
| Street Address | 295 McKeown Ave |
| Location | Patagonia, AZ 85624 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.535317, -110.696774 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | The Spirit World Team ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $255 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Vuelta de San Manuel
📅 Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AMJoin GABA for this inaugural Vuelta de San Manuel. This ride will take riders on a beautifully scenic ride in the San Pedro River Valley with the Santa Catalina Mts. and the Galiuro Mts. framing both side of the river.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM |
| Starting Venue | San Manuel |
| Location | San Manuel, AZ |
| Organizer | GABA ↗ |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |