42nd El Tour de Tucson

🚴‍♂️ ABOUT EL TOUR

The 42nd El Tour de Tucson is now preparing to host one of the premier bicycling events in the country. We hope you participate in this year’s event on November 22, 2025. You won’t be alone given that annually approximately 10,000 cyclists participate in the renowned and popular event. Participants range from novice to professional as they ride either the Century (102 Mile), Metric Century 100 KM (62 Mile) or Metric Half Century 50 KM (32 Mile). There is also a Family Fun Ride consisting of 3-mile and 1-mile rides and the 5K Run/Walk.

• Participation: Approximately 10,000 cyclists annually.
• Options: Century, Metric Century, Metric Half Century, Family Fun Ride, and 5K Run/Walk.
• Charitable Impact: Over $130 million raised for charitable organizations since 1983.
• Recognition: Named Top Road Cycling Event by USA TODAY.

🚵‍♂️ THE ROUTES

All Rides/Routes start and finish at the Tucson Convention Center and the surrounding area.

• The Century: 7:00am start - 102 Mile
• 5K Run/Walk: 7:20 am start
• The FUN Rides: 8:15 am start - 3 Mile / 1 Mile
• The Metric Century: 9:00 am start - 62 Mile/100 Kilometer
• The Half Metric Century: 10:00 am start - 32 Mile/50 Kilometer

🏁 THE START/FINISH

All rides begin and end at the newly renovated Tucson Convention Center in Downtown Tucson, the location for the day-of-the-event party as well as the two-day packet pickup (Thursday and Friday). Most of the Expo & Fiesta activities will be held indoors at the newly renovated Tucson Convention Center as well as an outdoor beer garden, main stage and outdoor vending booths.

• Medallions: Collect a commemorative finisher’s medallion based on distance and/or finish time.
• Post-Ride Party: Complete with music, Dragoon Brewing Co. Beer Garden, food vendors, merchandise zone, and Award Ceremony.
• Community: Thousands gather to celebrate El Tour de Tucson.
• Location: All activities centered at the Tucson Convention Center.

Learn more and sign up to ride on their teams here.