EVENT DESCRIPTION

Century - This is the ride for which the Santa Fe Century is named and famed! It is designed for the amateur citizen rider, as well as the fast rider, who is in good shape and has trained for the event. These riders look at the ride as a challenge both in distance and elevation changes. It is a mental as well as a physical challenge. Riders must obey all traffic laws as roads will remain open to cars throughout the route. This includes stopping at traffic lights and stops signs unless being waved through by police during the escorted start.

Gran Fondo - Would you like to challenge yourself against the clock and others in your age bracket? The Gran Fondo route is the same as that of the Santa Fe Century until the right turn onto Two Trails Road. The timing finish is on Two Trails Road, 99 miles from the start. To return to the start, take a u-turn after the timed finish to return to the Century route. Check below to the full description of the course. This will be a timed group-start event. Participants should be comfortable riding in a group.

Half Century - This ride is great for cyclists of moderate ability. If you have done some 20-25 mile rides, you might surprise yourself at your ability to now do a Half-Century! The camaraderie and support of the other cyclists will encourage you. Many riders are occasional weekend cyclists. But because it is 50 miles and does require some endurance, doing some training rides prior to the event will add to your confidence and ability. The total elevation gain is 2,485 feet. A large part of the ride is on rural roads with little car traffic. There are rolling hills and glorious picturesque views, like scenes from old western movies. It also includes a rest stop in the charming historic village of Galisteo, where the locals turn out to offer their support at the Galisteo food stop

Medio Fondo - Are you up for a challenging and fast paced ride? This is a timed ride that follows the same route as the Half-Century until the right turn onto Two Trails Road for the finish, which is 47 miles from the start. To return to the start, take a u-turn after the timed finish to return to the Century route. Check below  the full description of the course. This will be a timed group-start event. Participants should be comfortable riding in a group.

RACE DISTANCES

54 miles
108 miles

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Century/Gran Fondo - From the Railyard, City of Santa Fe Police will guide riders out of town in a mass start style at 7am,  heading east on Paseo de Peralta then turning right onto Old Santa Fe Trail. From Old Santa Fe Trail the route makes its way to Rabbit Rd. and to NM HWY 14. Once on HWY 14, pass Lone Butte and the Garden of the Gods, and ride through the Galisteo River Valley and the town of Cerrillos. The seven mile ascent through the Ortiz mountains is the longest of the ride. Continue the ascent to the top of Stagecoach Pass, and enjoy the downhill into the old mining town of Golden. Turn left onto NM 344 and take a break at the Heartbreak Hill hydration stop before the climb that earned its name! There’s no disgrace in walking this hill! Roll into the Cedar Grove food stop. After Cedar Grove, enjoy twenty two miles of flats. Turn left at NM 472 for a straight shot to the intersection with NM 41 and the Stanley food stop. Enjoy some rollers before the Galisteo food stop. Turn left on US Highway 285 and start your climb back into Santa Fe. The last food stop is in the Cafe Fina parking lot at the intersection of HWY 285 and Old Las Vegas HWY.

Half-Century/Medio Fondo - From the Railyard, City of Santa Fe Police will guide riders out of town in a mass start style at 8am, heading east on Paseo de Peralta then turning right onto Old Santa Fe Trail. From Old Santa Fe Trail the route makes its way to Rabbit Rd. and to NM HWY 14. Riders will head south on HWY 14 for 14 miles before turning left onto Camino Los Abuelos/42. Enjoy the rolling terrain and beautiful views before the Galisteo food stop. Turn left on US Highway 285 and start your climb back into Santa Fe. The last food stop is in the Cafe Fina parking lot at the intersection of HWY 285 and Old Las Vegas HWY.

Finish Line The finish line for timed riders is different from the non timed riders. The finish line for the timed Fondos is on Two Trails Road 41 miles from the start on Old Las Vegas HWY. Look for the signs for the right turn. After the finish, Fondo racers should return to the Railyard for the awards ceremony and to claim your finishers medal. The timed finish line closes at 4:00pm.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Gran Fondo Prizes Prizes/awards will be given to the first 3 finishers in every age group for men and women. The top 5 overall will be excluded from age group awards. Age groups are divided into the following groups: 19 & under, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, and 70+  To be eligible to receive the prize money, the rider must be present at the podium ceremony.

Medio Fondo Prizes Prizes/awards will be given to the first 3 finishers in every age group for men and women. The top 5 overall will be excluded from age group awards. Age groups are divided into the following groups: 19 & under, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, and 70+  To be eligible to receive the prize money, the rider must be present at the podium ceremony.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Grand Fondo - There will be a mandatory rider’s meeting at the start line at 6:45 am and then the clock will start running with a group start at 7:00 am. A police escort in front and behind the entire group of riders will slowly lead the riders for 11 miles until just after the intersection of NM 599 and NM 14. At that point, the escort will pull over and everyone is free to go at their own pace.

Medio Fondo - There will be a mandatory rider’s meeting at the start line at 7:45 am and then the clock will start running with a group start at 8:00 am. A police escort in front and behind the entire group of riders will slowly lead the riders for 11 miles until just after the intersection of NM 599 and NM 14. At that point, the escort will pull over and everyone is free to go at their own pace.

REGISTRATION

Century
August – November – $65
December – January – $75
February – May -$85
Onsite registration May 17th – 19th – $95

Grand Fondo
August – November – $75
December – January – $85
February – May -$95
Onsite registration May 17th – 19th – $105

Half Century
August – November – $55
December – January – $65
February – May -$75
Onsite registration May 17th – 19th – $85

Medio Fondo
August – November – $65
December – January – $75
February – May -$85
Onsite registration May 17th – 19th – $95