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 Tucsonβhome to the world-renowned El Tour de Tucsonβto 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).
π Arizona Century Rides Map
15 Plotted EventsBelgian Waffle Ride Arizona 2027
π Mar 06, 2027Fifth Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona March 5β6, 2027 | Sonoran Desert, Arizona Hell of the North Desert Welkom to the fifth annual Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona, our early-season appointment with the Sonoran Desert and its rather creative ways of making a bicycle ride difficult and fun at the same time. The Hell of the North Desert, also known as the Disneyland of gravel, returns March 5β6, 2027, bringing the...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Mar 06, 2027 |
| Street Address | 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. |
| Location | Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.666056, -111.695728 (Google Maps β) |
| Entry Fee | $50 - $199 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Black Canyon Crusher
π Feb 27, 2027 (7:00 AM β 6:00 PM)The Black Canyon Crusher is built for athletes ready to test their limits on one of Arizonaβs most iconic singletrack routes.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Feb 27, 2027 (7:00 AM β 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 β) |
| Organizer | Aravaipa Rides β |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $145 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
BorderLands Gravel
π Nov 14, 2026BorderLands Gravel REGISTRATION will close on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST). Please plan accordingly. BorderLands Gravel registration will open on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM (MST). There will be NO race day registrations available. The 2026 BorderLands Gravel will sell out - registration is capped at 400. Packet pick-up: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, 11/13/2026 @ Raul Castro Park - 777 East...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 14, 2026 |
| Street Address | 777 E 10th St |
| Location | Douglas, AZ 85607 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.343955, -109.550286 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Apacheria Gravel LLC β |
| Entry Fee | $7 - $120 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Chino Grinder
π 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.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map (2) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Oct 17, 2026 |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (2) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| Starting Venue | Chino Valley Community Center Park |
| Location | Chino Valley, AZ, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.775739, -112.473099 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Shendocatracing LLC β |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $25 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
El Grupo Youth Cycling Fall Fondo 2026
π Nov 08, 2026El Grupo Youth Cycling's best FUNdraiser of the year! Choose to ride 30+ or 60+ road miles OR 15+ MTB miles in support of empowering youth through bicycling! New this year? A Kid's DERBY! Andβ¦ even better yet? All of this is free to our community! After your ride, enjoy live music, drinks, an awesome raffle, and a festive party atmosphere where you'll be inspired by the amazing youth of El Grupo! El Grupo is a...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 08, 2026 |
| Street Address | 610 N 9th Ave |
| Location | Tucson, AZ 85705 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.229367, -110.972691 (Google Maps β) |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
El Tour de Tucson (Tucson Gran Fondo & Century)
π Nov 21, 2026El Tour de Tucson is a premier bicycling event that enables nonprofit, charitable agencies to raise funds for their respective organizations.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π 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 β) |
| Organizer | Perimeter Bicycling Association β |
| Entry Fee | $100 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
El Tour de Zona
π Apr 23 β 25, 2027The El Tour de Zona is a multi-day cycling event held in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Apr 23 β 25, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-04-25 |
| Starting Venue | Sierra Vista |
| Location | Sierra Vista, AZ |
| Organizer | El Tour de Zona Organizing Committee β |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
| Event Media | View Image / Banner β |
Frenzy Hills Rides
π Dec 06, 2026Test your endurance on a 25 mile loop rolling through McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Whether you tackle the full 100 mile solo, one of our relay events, or just get the gears rolling, we want to get you out on the trails to ride with us! Into a faster ride? Try the Gravel Grinder race! Both the XC and Gravel loops have 100, 50 and 25 mile options. Come race solo or bring a 2 or 3 person team and tackle the 9...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Dec 06, 2026 |
| Street Address | 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr |
| Location | Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.692961, -111.728838 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Aravaipa Rides β |
| Entry Fee | $25 - $150 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale
π Apr 10, 2027The HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale offers challenging and scenic courses that will undoubtedly push the limits of cyclists.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π 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 β) |
| Organizer | McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and El Tour America β |
| Entry Fee | $lowered registration fee |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Owl's Head Metric Century
π Feb 07, 2027 (8:30 AM β 2:45 PM)Ride through the Owl Head Buttes with wonderful views of Picacho Peak, The Catalina Mountains, and the rural greater Tucson areas.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Feb 07, 2027 (8:30 AM β 2:45 PM) |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (1) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| 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 β |
| Entry Fee | $30.00-50.00 |
San Tan Century
π 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.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map (2) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Feb 15, 2026 |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (2) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| Starting Venue | Desert Mountain Park |
| Location | Desert Mountain Park in Queen Creek, AZ, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.151087, -111.511058 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club β |
| Entry Fee | $70 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
The Spirit World 100
π Nov 05 β 08, 2026D e a r g r a v e l r i d e r s , s o u l s u r f e r s & a n y o n e w h o u s e s t h e b i k e t o e s c a p e t i m e ... It's Heidi Rentz & Zander Ault here... We are co-creators of The Spirit World 100 & The Cyclist's Menu , gravel cyclists, chefs & party animals. We're so freaking excited to see you in Patagonia, Arizona for a gravel road race that has inspired every aspect of our lives. The Arizona...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 05 β 08, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-08 |
| Street Address | 295 McKeown Ave |
| Location | Patagonia, AZ 85624 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.540516, -110.752442 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | The Spirit World β |
| Entry Fee | $255 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
The Spirit World Gravel Grinder
π Nov 05 β 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!).
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 05 β 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 β) |
| Organizer | The Spirit World Team β |
| Entry Fee | $255 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Tonto Mountain Rides
π Nov 15, 2026Tonto Mountain Rides combines some of the best trails of Usery Mountain Regional Park and the Hawes Trail System within the Tonto National Forest into a perfect mix of windy and fast trails. Come explore the hills that once brought gold prospectors out to the desert in search of new fortunes! Choose from our relay or solo divisions, with a distance to fit riders of all calibers. All rides will start and finish at...
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Nov 15, 2026 |
| Street Address | 3939 N Usery Pass Rd |
| Location | Mesa, AZ 85207 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.490901, -111.619516 (Google Maps β) |
| Organizer | Aravaipa Rides β |
| Entry Fee | $25 - $150 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |
Vuelta de San Manuel
π 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.
β‘ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Qualified Distances | ποΈ Imperial Century (100 mi)β±οΈ Metric Century (62 mi)β‘ Half Century (50 mi)πΊοΈ RWGPS Map |
| Event Type | Cycling Century |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | π Dec 05, 2026 at 8:30 AM |
| RWGPS Telemetry | Interactive Route Map (1) → β’ Send to Wahoo/Garmin β β’ GPX β¬ β’ TCX β¬ |
| Starting Venue | San Manuel |
| Location | San Manuel, AZ |
| Organizer | GABA β |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link β |