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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Individual - 102 Mile/160 Km (Platinum or Cat 1/2) | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:00 AM | $175$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Platinum Non-profit Rider - 102 Mile/160 Km (Platinum or Cat 1/2) | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:00 AM | $145 | – |
| 102 Mile E-Bike | Bike Ride | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $125 | – |
| Bike Patrol - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $30 | – |
| Individual - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $175$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder Non-profit Rider - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Non-profit Rider - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road Race | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $145 | – |
| Tandem - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road RaceRelay or team | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $350$370 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Tandem Non-profit Rider - 102 Mile/160 Km | Road RaceRelay or team | Nov 21, 20267:05 AM | $290 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 21, 20267:20 AM | $30$40 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - Non-profit Runner | 5K | Nov 21, 20267:20 AM | $30$40 after Nov 14, 2026 | – |
| Family Fun Ride | Road Race | Nov 21, 20268:15 AM | $15 | – |
| Family Fun Ride - Non-profit Rider | Bike Ride | Nov 21, 20268:15 AM | $15 | – |
| 63 Mile E-Bike | Bike Ride | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Bike Patrol - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Individual - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $175$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $145 | – |
| Platinum Individual - Metric Century/62 Mile (Platinum or Cat 1/2) | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $175$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Platinum Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/62 Mile (Platinum or Cat 1/2) | Metric Century | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $145 | – |
| Tandem - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric CenturyRelay or team | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $350$370 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Tandem Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/62 Mile | Metric CenturyRelay or team | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $290 | – |
| 32 Mile E-Bike | Bike Ride | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Bike Patrol - Half Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Individual - Half Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $175$185 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder - Half Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Military or First Responder Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $130$145 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Non-profit Rider - Half Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric Century | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $145 | – |
| Tandem - Half Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric CenturyRelay or team | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $350$370 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Tandem Non-profit Rider - Metric Century/32 Mile | Metric CenturyRelay or team | Nov 21, 202610:00 AM | $290 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Road Race fee goes up to $185 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the Platinum Individual - 102 Mile/160 Km (Platinum or Cat 1/2) starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, AZ 85701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (On Your Left Fitness and Timing) for 43rd El Tour de Tucson. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Individual - Metric Century/62 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 3:16:16 or better, the top quarter in 3:50:59, and half the field in 4:37:41; the last tenth came in after 6:09:18.
At the 2025 Individual - 102 Mile/160 Km, the fastest tenth finished in 4:56:13 or better, the top quarter in 5:33:31, and half the field in 6:17:32; the last tenth came in after 8:30:21.
At the 2025 Individual - Half Metric Century/32 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:58:43 or better, the top quarter in 2:15:47, and half the field in 2:40:43; the last tenth came in after 4:07:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 3:26:15 | 2:41:43 |
| 20-29 | 3:21:49 | 2:40:00 |
| 30-39 | 3:12:59 | 2:38:15 |
| 40-49 | 2:54:19 | 2:38:20 |
| 50-59 | 3:06:49 | 2:38:04 |
| 60-69 | 2:49:16 | 2:38:25 |
| 70+ | 4:28:10 | 2:49:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 58 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 2,220 to 2,484 finishers, and the median time rose from 4:33:07 to 4:37:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,484 (+12%) | 4:37:41 | under 3:16:16 | 2:34:03 |
| 2024 | 2,220 | 4:33:07 | under 3:07:52 | 2:25:16 |
From each year's official results for the Metric Century; virtual options are left out.
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of 43rd El Tour de Tucson cover on their registration page, in brief.
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ABOUT EL TOUR
The 43rd El Tour de Tucson is now preparing to host one of the premier bicycling events in the country. We hope you participate in this year’s event on November 21, 2026. You won’t be alone given that annually approximately 11,000 cyclists participate in the renowned and popular event. Participants range from novice to professional as they ride either the Century (102 Mile), Metric Century 100 KM (62 Mile) or Metric Half Century 50 KM (32 Mile). There is also a Family Fun Ride consisting of 3-mile and 1-mile rides and the 5K Run/Walk.