GFNY USA announces new host location for GFNY Florida 2026

March 17, 2026

GFNY Florida moves from Sebring to Hardee county this 2026

NEW YORK CITY, March 17, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – GFNY USA announces that its Florida race will move to a new host location for 2026. After six previous editions in Sebring, the event will relocate to neighboring Hardee County and will be held as GFNY Florida Hardee on October 25, 2026.

“We are deeply grateful for the strong support GFNY Florida has received from Sebring over the past six years,” said GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “At the same time, evolving course challenges required us to evaluate alternative options. Hardee County has been an outstanding partner since 2021, when we shifted the course west of Sebring. In fact, the majority of the racecourse has taken place in Hardee County in recent years, making it the natural first choice for this transition.”

GFNY USA introduces a brand-new course that showcases the rural beauty and open roads of central Florida. The redesigned route will offer riders a fast and competitive racing experience. Hardee County provides an ideal setting for road cyclists with connecting rural, smooth roads, expansive farmland, and a welcoming local community. The new long and flat competitive course has 84 miles with only 800 ft of climbing. The recreational medium course has 45 miles with 400 ft of climbing.

Website: florida.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 Florida Hardee 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