2024 Event Schedule
Important Dates and Times
San Diego Granfondo
Event Date: April 21st, 2024
Choose one of 3 distances - 100 Miles, 60 Miles or 35 Miles
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up and Expo
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101
Race Day Packet Pick Up
Sunday, April 21st, 2024 - 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Ln, San Diego, CA 92101
Please Bring the Following Items to Packet Pick up in order to receive your bib:
Photo ID
Signed County Waiver
Signed Granfondo Waiver
Someone else may pick up your packet, however they MUST have a copy of your ID as well as BOTH signed waivers in hand to do so.
Start Times
We have an all rules of the road, open start line with no mass start. We will be starting and finishing in Ruocco Park. Due to our number of participants this year please start at your specified time. See Event Staging in the course maps section.
Granfondo 7:15 AM
Medio Fondo 7:30 AM
Piccolo Fondo 7:45 AM
Rest Stop Closing Times
RS1 Staples 9:30 AM - 2879 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon
RS2 Alpine Fire 11:30 AM - 1364 Tavern Rd. Alpine
RS3 Jamul 1:30 PM - 13967 Campo Rd. Jamul
RS4 Cotton Woodpark 4:30 PM - 1778 E Palomar St, Chula Vista
Course closes at 5:00 PM
Beer Garden opens at 9:30 AM
Meal service opens at 10:00 AM
What’s Included in the Ride?
All participants will receive:
Custom finisher medal
Commemorative Bib
4 fully stocked aid stations on 100 mile route
SAG / mechanical support on the ride
Finish Line Italian Lunch
Live Band
Beer Gaden Benefiting LSF
KOM / QOM: GranFondo route Only - The climb is located on Japatul Rd at mile 36 on the long route and will serve as the KOM/QOM for the Gran Fondo riders.
Age Categories for KOM/ QOM Bragging Rights: Male and female U23 / 23-34 / 35-44 / 45-54 /55-64 / 65+
Safety
Helmets: Helmets are required at this event and must be worn at all times while on the bike. They need to be in good working order and meet current ANSI helmet codes.
Rules of the Road: This ride is held under the rules of the road. Riders must obey all rules of the road and posted road signs.
Required Equipment: All riders must carry tools for changing tires, extra inner tubes or sew-ups, and a tire pump. Riders are expected to change their own flats; however, mechanical support is available for more complex issues.
Aero Bars: Aero bars are allowed for this event; however, they may not be used when riding in a pack or drafting another rider. Because of crowded conditions at the start of the ride, the use the aero bars during the first eight miles of the ride is not permitted.
Electric Bikes: Electric Bikes are permitted but will not be eligible for KOM / QOM
Routes Changes: Routes are subject to change, due to unforeseen issues with weather, road construction or permitting requirements.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds or transfers are provided.
Please note: We love what we do and what we do is put on events. After months and months of planning, coordinating and making our very best effort to create a race experience that we consider the best in California the last thing we ever want to do is postpone or cancel a race. We also understand that athletes devote a significant amount of their time, money and effort preparing for a race. So, if we need to make the difficult decision to postpone or cancel a race it’s a great disappointment for us and we know it’s a great disappointment to you. Unfortunately, though, that is the risk we share. You may feel you are entitled to a full refund if we postpone or cancel a race, but this is not feasible given the costs incurred in the months leading up to race day.
