El Salvador hosts GFNY Latin American Championship on its Pacific Coast

New York, November 12, 2026 – This Sunday, November 15, GFNY Surf City will make its debut in El Salvador, bringing the GFNY Latin American Championship to one of Central America’s most spectacular coastal destinations.

The competitive long-distance race will challenge riders over a 119.8 km course featuring 1,901 m of climbing. Starting in Puerto de La Libertad, just steps from the Pacific Ocean, riders will head onto the coastal highway, tackling a demanding combination of rolling terrain, challenging climbs, tropical vegetation and exposed sections where coastal winds could play a decisive role.

As the GFNY Latin American Championship, the race adds another level of prestige to the inaugural edition, with riders competing for championship honors on a course that will reward both climbing ability and tactical racing.

“Surf City offers everything we look for in a GFNY destination: spectacular scenery, challenging roads and a great experience for riders and their families,” said GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “We’re excited to bring the Latin American Championship to El Salvador and to work with a local organizing team that has extensive experience delivering major international endurance events, including IRONMAN. We’re looking forward to a fantastic first edition.”

Race weekend activities will be centered at Presidente Plaza, which will host packet pickup and the official GFNY Group Rides on Friday and Saturday.

Sunday’s race will start in Puerto de La Libertad, which will also host the awards ceremony following the competition.

Beyond race day, GFNY riders, families and friends can enjoy El Salvador’s Pacific Coast, from its world-renowned surf beaches and coastal scenery to its vibrant local culture, cuisine and growing hospitality scene.

Website: surfcity.gfny.com

About GFNY

GFNY is an international cycling organization that designs, owns, and operates a structured system of races worldwide. Its competitive hierarchy connects GFNY races with National and Continental Championships, culminating in the GFNY World Championship in New York City. This progression is known as the GFNY Road to NYC.

GFNY events feature fully timed racing with age-group competition and are open to a wide range of riders, combining competitive structure with accessible participation. GFNY operates its own integrated registration, results, and ranking system, maintaining direct relationships with participants across all events. While road cycling is its foundation, GFNY also operates select events in gravel, mountain bike, and running within the same competitive framework.

Website: gfny.com

About the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City

The Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York City is GFNY’s flagship event and the final stage of the GFNY Course to NYC. Held annually on a challenging road course in and around New York City, it brings together riders from more than 90 countries.

Website: nyc.gfny.com

GFNY Pro Series

The GFNY Pro Series is GFNY’s professional racing platform, built around an integrated Pro–Am format in which UCI-sanctioned professional races are held on the same courses and weekends as GFNY mass-participation events. The format was pioneered at Gran Premio New York City and is expanding selectively to additional locations.

Website: gp.gfny.com

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Surf City Video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

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Uli Fluhme,

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