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GFNY Florida Sebring 2026

GFNY Florida Sebring 2026

Presented by GFNY Worldwide Event Series
Road Cycling
Sebring, FL
Oct 25, 2026
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About This Event

GFNY Florida Sebring takes place in the heart of “old Florida,” showcasing the state’s most picturesque landscapes away from coastal crowds. The event starts in historic downtown Sebring, a century-old city built around a unique circle park, with the Sebring Civic Center positioned directly on beautiful Lake Jackson.

The course travels through Central Florida’s protected habitats, cattle ranches, and iconic orange groves on low-traffic, well-paved roads. The upper loop toward Avon Park features scenic rolling hills through miles of citrus groves, while the Arbuckle Creek Road segment crosses thousands of acres of pristine ranch land preserved under state conservation easements. Riders cross the picturesque Arbuckle Creek itself, experiencing landscapes that feel untouched by modern development.

The Long Course spans 95 challenging miles with police-moderated intersections for safety. After traveling rural roads and the traffic-controlled Route 66, riders complete a 35-mile scenic loop through tranquil landscapes, then repeat the loop before finishing at The Barn at Paso Fino. This is a timed competition with category rankings and awards. The top 10% of finishers in each age group qualify for priority corral placement at all GFNY World events.

The Medium Course covers 59 miles along the same scenic route without the second loop, offering a more casual pace while still providing start-to-finish timing.

Aid stations at miles 24, 44, 60, and 80 provide hydration and food, with mechanical support available at each station plus one rolling mechanic. The post-race celebration at The Barn at Paso Fino features meals prepared by their acclaimed chef, with awards ceremonies creating a vibrant community atmosphere that participants consistently praise.


GFNY started with Gran Fondo New York, one of the best one-day cycling events in the US.   GFNY has since spawned the GFNY Worldwide Event Series, personal endurance challenges where you compete against others, the clock, and yourself, in some of the world’s best cycling locations.  For every event, each athlete has a timing chip, which starts right after you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. Timing results for all riders are provided at the finish area on race day and online after the race. Only the finishers of the events-long course are eligible for category rankings and Overall and Podium awards. You must complete the long course if you want to race and be ranked in your category. The top 10% of finishers in each age group qualify for the Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.  Additionally, you get the chance to qualify for a front corral start at the GFNY World Championship in NYC each May.

All GFNY events have the bonus of closed roads and police moderated traffic that ensures added safety, and you don’t have to stop during the race.   Also, look for VIP ticket options, including a VIP registration suite, Private shopping service, VIP Corral start, 30-min post-race massage, and access to a Post-race hospitality suite.

Although Strambecco currently only rates GFNY US-based events, GFNY Worldwide Events include approximately 35 events in some of the world’s best cycling locations.  You can see the full selection of events here.

 

 

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