GFNY Debuts José Ignacio Race on Uruguay’s Atlantic Coast at Peak Summer Holiday Season

June 9, 2026

The inaugural race is scheduled for January 3, 2027

New York City (June 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY is proud to announce GFNY José Ignacio – Uruguay, scheduled for January 3, 2027. The event will bring a new GFNY race experience to one of South America’s most scenic and exclusive cycling destinations, offering riders a unique combination of coastal beauty, rolling terrain and a refined outdoor lifestyle. José Ignacio is located along Uruguay’s Atlantic coast, just a short drive from Punta del Este. The competitive long distance race will cover 130 km with 954 meters of climbing, while the recreational medium distance race will cover 77 km with 622 meters of elevation gain.

“GFNY Colonia and Punta del Este bookend the racing season in Uruguay, but this new event targets peak summer vacation,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “With many Brazilian and Argentine riders already in the region, it’s a perfect chance to add a GFNY to their holiday.”

The race will start and finish in Pueblo Garzón, a peaceful and picturesque village that contrasts with the vibrant energy of nearby Punta del Este during the peak summer season. Riders will begin together through open countryside before the courses separate, each offering a distinct experience shaped by the same unique territory.

The long course heads toward the coast, where riders will encounter a spectacular 34 km stretch along the Atlantic Ocean on Route 10. The medium course offers a different but equally rewarding experience, remaining inland and highlighting the serene beauty of the countryside.

Website: joseignacio.gfny.com

About GFNY

GFNY is an international cycling organization that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Road to NYC.

GFNY events feature fully timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same competitive framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations, including Gran Premio Cozumel, subject to UCI approval.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use
Official GFNY Jose Ignacio Video: here
GFNY Results: here
GFNY World calendar graphic: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.
Uli Fluhme, uli@gfny.com
Caroline Lindsay, caroline@gfny.com