GFNY provides Quito a strong and reliable brand combined with a one stop shop solution for both a bike and running race

Last Sunday’s GFNY Marathon Quito was the first ever GFNY Marathon in a capital city. Founded in 2010, GFNY is today the world’s largest cycling marathon race series. Adding running marathons, in a capital city no less, is a new chapter for GFNY.

“I’m proud that we are now also offering marathon running at GFNY – and in a metropolis like Quito no less,” said GFNY co-founder Uli Fluhme.  

“GFNY’s goal is to offer a cycling marathon race near every cyclist. Marathon running is a sister endurance sport with lots of cross-over among the two so expanding into long distance running was always on the back of my mind. We’re applying our proven expertise and high quality production while respecting the tradition of the sport of marathon running that I am intimately familiar with.”

“There are many more runners than cyclists. But most cities already have a marathon. GFNY comes in where cities like Quito take advantage of the benefits of a strong brand and a one stop shop solution for a bike and run race. We’re ready, globally.” 

GFNY Marathon Quito started at the Olympic Stadium Atahualpa, at 2800m above sea level in the historic downtown center of the city.

Venezuelan Marcos Fernandez, dominated the race and took the win in 3:16:47.  The podium was rounded out by two Ecuadorians, Ignacio del Hierro (3:18:21) and Nicolaz Olmedo (3:21:05).

In the women’s competition, Verónica Rosero dominated the marathon and took the win in 3:35:09.  The all Ecuadorian female podium was rounded out by Isabel Espinoza (3:57:27) and Day Betancourt (3:57:53).

Next up on the GFNY calendar is GFNY Marathon Florida Sebring this Saturday October 22 and GFNY Florida Sebring cycling race on Sunday October 23, 2022.

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 their athletes first.

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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 Racer Corral at every GFNY World event.

GFNY World Championship NYC

The 11th annual GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 21, 2023. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. Athletes take on a challenging 100-mile route from NYC to Bear Mountain to Fort Lee to compete against each other, the clock and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

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Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Marathon Quito video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

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