El Tour de Tucson (42nd Annual)

Independent

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family Rides
🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Ride
Event Date

Nov 22, 2025

Location

Tucson, AZ

Discipline

Road

About

Pedal with purpose across Tucson’s desertscapes for charity and camaraderie.

The 42nd Annual El Tour de Tucson on November 22, 2025, is a premier cycling event in Tucson, Arizona, drawing nearly 10,000 cyclists from around the globe. Riders traverse distances ranging from short family-friendly routes to the challenging century, experiencing breathtaking Sonoran Desert landscapes while raising funds for local and national charities. El Tour de Tucson offers vibrant community festivities, live entertainment, and an inspiring spirit of giving—supporting causes that have received over $130 million since 1983.

COURSE DETAILS

Choose from multiple distances: 102-mile Century, 63-mile Metric Century, 32-mile route, and 1–10-mile Fun Rides. All courses begin and end in downtown Tucson, following paved roads that wind through saguaro-studded desert, historic neighborhoods, and scenic routes like the Old Spanish Trail and near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scenic passage by Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Old Spanish Trail
  • Post-ride Expo & Fiesta with live music, food, and beer garden at Tucson Convention Center
  • Fundraising for charities: health, education, veterans, and more
  • Iconic desert landscape views with saguaro cacti
  • Family-friendly fun ride options for all ages

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Fun Rides
Century Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

102 miles, 63 miles, 32 miles, 1–10 mile Fun Rides

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of Tucson: 2,389 ft; moderate elevation gain through mountainous desert terrain

Terrain

Paved roads through Sonoran Desert, mountainous sections, scenic vistas, and historic sites

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