Super weekend with GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring on October 21 followed by the GFNY Florida Sebring cycling race on October 22 

On October 21-22, 2023, two endurance races take place in Florida’s home of endurance racing: On Oct 21, runners will take on a marathon and half marathon race from the Barn at Paso Fino. On October 22, one thousand cyclists from across the USA and 50+ countries will ride on a challenging 95-mile cycling marathon in Highlands and Hardee Counties. 

GFNY Florida Sebring cycling race

GFNY Florida Sebring offers riders a challenging 95-mile race course with 707 ft of elevation gain.  Riders will tackle a fast but demanding course, considered the hardest and biggest road race of Florida, with complete police-moderated intersections, fully stocked aid stations and mechanical and SAG van support.   

Race week activities will take place at the Barn at Paso Fino.  It includes the fun GFNY happy hour on Friday afternoon and a group rides on Friday and Saturday morning.  On Sunday, the race will start at the Barn at Paso Fino at 7:30am.  From the Barn at Paso Fino the race enters the closed-to-traffic lane on the Highway Route 66. Five miles later, riders enter a scenic 35-mile loop through Hardee County, where the wind will be the main challenge aside from the high pace. 

GFNY Sebring is both a festive and exciting season closer for North American cycling, as well as a cycling highlight of the year for the beauty of the race course, on-course safety and  high level of organization for a major cycling event in Florida.

Website: florida.gfny.com

GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring

The 3rd  GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring offers runners a full and half marathon.  Start and finish take place at the Barn at Paso Fino. The course is flat and lightning fast on roads dedicated specifically for GFNY athletes. The USATF measured course is not only a Boston and NYC qualifier but also a chance for runners to qualify for the Wanda World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship.

GFNY Marathon Florida gives a chance for runners to be a part of the festive GFNY Florida race week activities, but without bikes. The same high-level of organization carried out for cyclists is offered to runners: frequent, fully stocked aid stations, a festive fan zone, and athlete perks. 

Website: floridamarathon.gfny.com

Multi-sport endurance weekend at GFNY Florida

The GFNY Florida run-bike race weekend also offers multi-sport athletes a unique sport weekend, with a marathon or half on Saturday and a cycling marathon on Sunday – for someone who is looking for a multi-sport challenge.

In addition, the multi-sport weekend offers families who either run or bike to enjoy a sport weekend taking on their respective sports challenges while also having the chance to support each other on their non-race days.

Join GFNY Florida Sebring this October in the endurance capital of Florida to take on your sports challenge. 

Website: floridamarathon.gfny.com and florida.gfny.com 

About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series

GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing, planning and organizing events. The global endurance sports brand hosts multiple events throughout the year around the world on five continents.

Working with partners around the world to deliver a first-class experience, GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series puts its athletes first.

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30-plus events held around the world. View the latest calendar here

Riders get to BE A PRO FOR A DAY ® by competing against others, themselves and the clock in a personal endurance challenge.

Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 12th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 19, 2024. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official GFNY website is: www.gfny.com.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Florida Sebring cycling video: here

Official GFNY Florida Sebring marathon video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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