Gran Premio New York City Returns for Third Edition in 2026

February 11, 2026

The UCI pro race is held together with GFNY’s 14th NYC edition

NEW YORK CITY (February 11, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The third edition of Gran Premio New York City (GP NYC), will take place on May 17, 2026, bringing UCI-sanctioned professional road racing back to New York City on one of the most demanding one-day courses in North America.

GP NYC is held on the same course and on the same day as the 14th Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City, with the professional field starting approximately ten minutes ahead of the mass-participation race. The two events are conducted as separate competitions under their respective regulations, sharing the same roads and infrastructure.

“Gran Premio New York City is built on the idea that professional racing and open racing don’t have to exist in isolation,” said co-founder and CEO of GFNY Uli Fluhme. “In other parts of the sport, including gravel, mixed-field formats are already a reality and are valued by teams, riders, and host cities. In New York City, we’re applying that principle step by step on the road, starting with proximity and building toward greater integration while maintaining sporting and operational integrity.”

New York City as the Stage
Founded in 2011, GFNY has grown into a global competitive structure culminating each year in New York City. Gran Premio New York City represents the professional expression of that structure and demonstrates how professional racing can take place alongside mass participation without mixing rules, fields, or objectives.

The Course

The 85-mile (137 km) course mimics a Belgian spring classic, favoring all-around riders with its challenging climbs and varied terrain. While waiting for their start on the George Washington Bridge, racers enjoy spectacular views of the NYC skyline and the Hudson River. The race continues through charming towns and scenic nature in Bergen County and Rockland County, with the excitement culminating in a finish and festival at Fort Lee, NJ—a convenient location close to NYC, airports, hotels, and highways.

More news to come

Further details regarding participating teams, course specifics, and race logistics will be announced in the coming months.

• Gran Premio New York City: gp.gfny.com
• GFNY World Championship NYC: nyc.gfny.com

About GFNY Global Platform

GFNY Global Platform organizes competitive road cycling races around the world, linking local events with National and Continental Championships and a single World Championship held in New York City.

Riders start at GFNY races and progress through the championship levels based on performance. This structure—known as the GFNY Road to NYC—connects everyday racing with a clear and earned path to the World Championship. All GFNY races are fully timed and run with age-group classification. Events are open to a broad range of riders and combine accessible participation with a consistent competitive format.

GFNY’s long-standing “BE A PRO FOR A DAY®” concept reflects how its races are designed: standardized rules, professional-level timing, and racing against both the clock and direct competitors. GFNY manages its own global rider system, handling registration, results, rankings, and historical participation data directly across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also runs select gravel, mountain bike, and running events using the same operational standards.

GFNY works with host cities and local partners worldwide, focusing on athlete experience, operational consistency, and the long-term continuity of its championship structure.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship race and the final step on the GFNY Road to NYC.

Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, the event brings together riders from more than 90 countries who have earned their place through GFNY races and championships worldwide.

The official website of the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC is

NYC.GFNY.COM.

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series places UCI-sanctioned professional races directly alongside GFNY mass-participation events using the same courses and the same road closures.

Professional fields start minutes ahead of the GFNY mass peloton, creating a shared race environment while maintaining clear competitive separation. This format increases visibility for teams and sponsors and allows professional racing to operate within existing event infrastructure.

The model was first implemented at Gran Premio New York City, where professional teams race the GFNY World Championship course shortly before the amateur start. GP NYC serves as the template for future Pro Series events.

The GFNY Pro Series expands selectively. Additional UCI races are added only where local conditions, funding, and infrastructure support sustainable professional competition. Planned events include Gran Premio Cozumel, held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel, pending UCI approval.

GFNY is also evaluating the addition of women’s professional racing within the Pro Series, beginning with a potential women’s race in New York City, developed in partnership with organizations supporting the growth of women’s pro cycling.

The official website of the GFNY Pro Series’ flagship event, Gran Premio New York City, is gp.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

GFNY Results: here
GFNY Platform graphic: here
Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

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