GFNY Uruguay National Championship at 8th GFNY Punta del Este this Sunday

March 12, 2026

Glamorous Punta del Este welcomes GFNY riders back yet again

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This Sunday, GFNY Punta del Este offers riders a 124.2 km race course with an elevation gain of 967 m. Start and finish will be at Parador Pedro Figari beach club in the heart of the glamorous Punta del Este, one of Latin America´s most famous beach towns.

“In 2026, we will start adding GFNY National Championships to the GFNY Road to NYC,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “They are a step up from regular GFNY races and one below the GFNY Continental Championships. Punta del Este has become Uruguay’s key location not just for beach vacations and glamour, but also competitive bike racing. We’re proud to have played a role in that with our local team run by Andres Borras.”

Race week activities will take place in Espacio Gorlero. On Sunday, riders will leave town to tackle a flat to hilly and windy course along wild beaches, pine forests, luxury homes and natural lakes. A post race meal celebration and awards ceremony at the swanky Parador Pedro Figuri beach club will complete the GFNY Punta del Este experience.

Website: puntadeleste.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 Punta del Este Video: here

GFNY Press Images: 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