Century Rides in Mexico
The authoritative 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, Gran Fondos, and coastal cycling tours across Mexican states.
Cycling in Mexico: Regional Terrain & Route Overview
Mexico boasts one of the most vibrant and fast-growing endurance cycling scenes in the Western Hemisphere, offering riders sensational coastal scenery, rich cultural immersion, and high-energy Gran Fondo celebrations. Spanning prominent regions from the Pacific waves and Baja peninsula to the high-altitude volcanic plateaus of Central Mexico and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya, Mexican century events deliver an exhilarating mix of athletic rigor and festive camaraderie. Because summer months bring tropical downpours and severe heat, Mexico's peak century and Gran Fondo calendar thrives from October through May. Signature events like the iconic Rosarito-to-Ensenada 50-mile classic and full 100-mile century loops in Jalisco, Nayarit, and Nuevo León challenge riders with steep climbs through the Sierra Madre foothills, followed by sweeping oceanic descents. In the high valleys of Puebla, Ciudad de México, and Estado de México, athletes ride at altitudes exceeding 7,000 to 8,500 feet above sea level, demanding disciplined pacing, deep aerobic conditioning, and dedicated hydration strategies with electrolyte replacement. The Mexican cycling community is renowned for unmatched passion and festive post-ride celebrations featuring live mariachi music, authentic regional cuisine, and warm volunteer support. Completing a 100-mile ride or 160K Gran Fondo in Mexico is a world-class athletic adventure that ignites all the senses.
Terrain Characteristics: Baja California coastal highways, high-altitude Trans-Mexican volcanic plateaus, Sierra Madre passes, and flat Caribbean coastal tarmac.
Riding Season & Weather: October through May (Avoiding midsummer tropical heat).
📍 Mexico Century Rides Map
17 Plotted EventsBaja Bike Race Gran Fondo
BC • OctoberScenic gran fondo traversing mountain passes and the Valle de Guadalupe wine country from Tecate to Ensenada.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | October |
| Location | Tecate to Ensenada, BC |
Paseo Ciclista Rosarito Ensenada
BC • 📅 Sep 30, 202380 km ride from Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada with 4,000 cyclists.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Sep 30, 2023 |
| Starting Venue | Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada |
| Location | Playas de Rosarito to Ensenada, BC |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $60.00 USD |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
L'Étape La Paz
BCS • NovemberSpectacular gran fondo tracing the desert coastline, turquoise waters, and coastal climbs of the Sea of Cortez.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | November |
| Location | La Paz, BCS |
RUTA EL CARDON
BCS • 📅 Feb 06, 2027 (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM)A 23 mile/38km long recreational group mountain bike ride in and around Todos Santos, Baja Sur Mexico.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Feb 06, 2027 (7:30 AM – 5:00 PM) |
| End Date | 2027-02-06T17:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Over the Edge Baja |
| Location | Todos Santos, BCS |
| Organizer | Over the Edge Baja ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $40USD, $60USD, $70USD, $500 MXN |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
L'Étape Ciudad de México
CDMX • NovemberTour de France franchise event giving cyclists closed-course access past the historic monuments and avenues of CDMX.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | November |
| Location | Mexico City, CDMX |
Reto Valle de Bravo MTB (Valle Savage)
EST • 📅 Nov 27, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)High-altitude mountain bike endurance marathon and singletrack challenge through the pine forests and alpine ridgelines of Valle de Bravo. Features technical singletrack, 1,250+ meters of elevation gain, and connectivity across the Lake Avándaro basin.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 27, 2026 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) |
| End Date | 2026-11-27T16:00:00-06:00 |
| Starting Venue | Valle de Bravo Forest Trails & Lake Basin |
| Location | Valle de Bravo, EST 51200 |
| Organizer | Valle Savage / Reto Valle de Bravo Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $950 MXN |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
GFNY Zapopan
JAL • 📅 May 03, 2025A 100-mile or 100-kilometer cycling event in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, with a challenging route and a finisher's medal.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 May 03, 2025 |
| Starting Venue | Parque de las Niñas y los Niños |
| Location | Zapopan, JAL |
| Organizer | GFNY ↗ |
Jalisco Epic
JAL • 📅 Oct 26 – Nov 01, 2026The MTB XC ultramarathon that takes you deep into the western Sierra Madre of Jalisco, covering over 500 kilometers and 10,000 meters of altimetry.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 26 – Nov 01, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-01T00:00:00 |
| Location | Jalisco, JAL |
| Organizer | ARMT Bike México ↗ |
Signature Tequila Weeks: Day of the Dead
JAL • 📅 Oct 30 – Nov 03, 2023A 5-day cycling tour in Jalisco, Mexico, exploring the Day of the Dead tradition and the Agave Landscape of Tequila.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 30 – Nov 03, 2023 |
| End Date | 2023-11-03 |
| Starting Venue | Hacienda El Carmen |
| Location | Hacienda El Carmen, JAL |
Vuelta Chapala
JAL • SeptemberA 232.5 km ride around Lake Chapala with rolling segments, heat, and wind. NOT a race, but a selection of riders who are prepared for a long-distance ride with variable terrain and sustained efforts.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | September |
| Location | Lake Chapala, JAL |
GranFondo Riviera Nayarit
NA • 📅 Apr 17, 2027Ride from Sand to Sun in the stunning coastal party paradise of Mexico
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Apr 17, 2027 |
| Starting Venue | Boulevard Nuevo Vallarta |
| Location | Riviera Nayarit, NA |
| Organizer | RBC GranFondo ↗ |
Raúl Alcalá Challenge Monterrey
NL • SeptemberOrganized by cycling legend Raúl Alcalá, tackling the dramatic canyon climbs of La Huasteca and Monterrey.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | September |
| Location | Monterrey, NL |
L’Étape Puebla by Tour de France 2025
PUE • 📅 Sep 07, 2025 (6:30 AM – 11:00 AM)The L’Étape Puebla by Tour de France 2025 is a cycling event that allows enthusiasts to experience the maximum French gala. The event is open to both beginners and advanced cyclists who have the necessary physical condition.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Sep 07, 2025 (6:30 AM – 11:00 AM) |
| End Date | 2025-09-07T11:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Quiosco del Paseo Bravo |
| Street Address | Calle 13 Sur 707, Centro Histórico de Puebla |
| Location | Puebla, PUE 72000 |
| Organizer | asdeporte ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $2200.00 MXN |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
GFNY Cozumel
QR • NovemberLa Ruta GFNY Cozumel ofrece vistas panorámicas y vientos desafiantes. Hay dos distancias para elegir, la Ruta Larga es de 154 kilómetros y consta de dos vueltas alrededor de la isla de Cozumel. La Ruta Media es de 77 kilómetros que da una sola vuelta la isla de Cozumel.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | November |
| Location | Cozumel, QR |
| Organizer | GFNY ↗ |
Ciclotour Mazatlan
SL • NovemberA two-day cycling experience, not just an event.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | November |
| Location | Mazatlán, SL |
Gran Fondo Surutato
SL • 📅 Nov 06 – 07, 2026The Gran Fondo Surutato is a challenging cycling event that takes place in the Sierra Madre Occidental, with routes of 70k and 140k that offer breathtaking views and demanding climbs.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 06 – 07, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-07 |
| Starting Venue | Culiacán |
| Location | Culiacán, SL |
| Entry Fee | $600 MXN (FEBRERO), 800 MXN (MARZO), 900 MXN (MAYO), 1000 MXN (JULIO), 1100 MXN (SEPT), 1200 MXN (NOV) |
UCI Granfondo Veracruz
VER • 📅 Mar 25 – 27, 2022The granfondo race has the same start in Veracruz, but will finish uphill after 145km in the city of Xalapa. The first 80km remain flat with parts on the highway, but the last section promises to be challenging with a finish at an altitude of 1335m which is mainly done in the last 30km.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Mar 25 – 27, 2022 |
| End Date | 2022-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Veracruz |
| Location | Veracruz, VER |