GFNY and its riders enjoy exclusive use of Krome Avenue for the 3rd Edition

New York City, December 3, 2025 – GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is thrilled to announce that the 2026 edition of Michelob ULTRA GFNY Miami will feature a fully closed course, delivering a race experience that is safe, fast, and truly worthy of GFNY’s “Be a Pro for a Day” motto.

All four lanes of State Highway 997, also known as Krome Avenue, will be completely closed to traffic, offering participants a safe, fast and uninterrupted course. In doing so, GFNY ensures every rider, from recreational cyclists to elite competitors, enjoys an uninterrupted, traffic-free course.

“Closing Krome Avenue for GFNY has been in the works for two years,” says GFNY President Lidia Fluhme. “We appreciate the support of Florida DOT to make this happen in 2026 to offer riders an even safer race experience.”

The first two editions were held on single closed to traffic lanes north- and southbound, with regular traffic coned off to the other lanes and moderated by police support. The closure of the entire highway will offer a spectacular “playground” for the riders from around the world.

Website: miami.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.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

Dozens of races 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 event.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 14th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 17, 2026. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock, and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC website is NYC.GFNY.COM.

Cycling – Pro Racing

GFNY is expanding its Pro–Am racing model worldwide with the introduction of UCI-sanctioned professional races held just minutes ahead of GFNY mass-participation events, delivering unmatched visibility for teams, sponsors, and host communities.

Gran Premio New York City – The Original Pro–Am Format

At Gran Premio New York City, professional teams race the same course as the amateurs at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC, starting just ten minutes ahead of the mass field. The third edition will take place on May 17, 2026.  

GFNY is exploring the addition of a women’s professional race in NYC, with a dedicated start 45 minutes ahead of the men’s field. Due to extended road closures, this expansion would require an additional $100,000 in operational costs.  Companies and organizations interested in supporting the growth of women’s professional cycling are invited to partner with GFNY.

The official Gran Premio NYC website is GP.GFNY.COM.

Gran Premio Cozumel – UCI Pro Race 

GP Cozumel is scheduled to be held in conjunction with GFNY Cozumel on November 8, 2026, pending UCI approval, following the innovative format pioneered by GP NYC.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Miami video: here

GFNY Press Images: here

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

Gran Fondo New York Inc.

Uli Fluhme,

Caroline Lindsay,