Events
Place
Ridgeland, MS US 39157
Schedule of Events
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
NO REGISTRATION DAY OF RIDE
Friday, May 4, 2024
1:00-7:00 Packet Pickup Renaissance 1000 Highland colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Welcome Party Sponsored by Ridgeland Tourism Commission
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. VIP Party Renaissance at Colony Park
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Unfazed Experience Band in front of the show fountain
Saturday, May 4, 2024
5:45-6:30 am Ride Day Packet Pick Up at Ridgeland Rec Center
Ridgeland Recreation Center Address:
137 Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS 39157
7:00 am 100 & 62 mile ride start
7:30 am 50 mile ride start
7:45 am 8 and 25 mile ride start
3:00 pm Course shut down
Times subject to change
Description
Online Registration will open on December 1, 2023.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
The Natchez Trace Century Ride is quickly becoming the largest spring cycling event in Mississippi. Over 700 cyclists each year have jump started their cycling season while discovering our small town charm and hospitality and pedaling on stretches of national scenic byway. This ride starts and ends in Ridgeland and provides an experience for riders of all ages and abilities.
With your choice of distances from 8, 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles with mild to moderate elevation, it is a great ride to find your stride and other specialties along the route. There will be “energizer” stops, food, water, gatorade every 10-15 miles.
The Natchez Trace Century Ride will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 a.m., and will start at the Ridgeland Recreational Center. Registration fee includes: ride, event t-shirt, swag bag, post-ride meal. Participants must be registered by April 1 in order to ensure a t-shirt and swag bag.
Registration fees are:
- $35 December 1-December 31
- $45 February 1-March 31
- $55 April 1-May 5
Packet pick up:
- Friday, May 3 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Saturday, May 4 6:00 am
The Natchez Trace Century Ride is an event of Ridgeland Recreation & Parks.
Maps
2023 Course Maps
Ride with GPS Maps
To RSVP for the event and receive free turn by turn navigation, Download the routes and maps for offline use, print PDF maps, and more please follow these steps:
1) Go to ridewithgps.com and Sign In or Sign Up with Ride with GPS. If you currently have a personal account, simply login to your existing account. If you need to create a new account, click sign up and enter your credentials. You will be taken to a one-time splash screen where you are asked to choose account.
2) After you are signed in to your existing or new account, click this link, which will automatically RSVP you for the event:
3) After you are added to the event, please use this page to explore all the benefits this gets you and how to use the features: https://ridewithgps.com/help/event-participants/
Click the link below to see maps for all distances.
https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Event/190508/twfqqY0qlU8GjtP3
8 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40632848
25 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40632849
50 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40632846
62 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40632847
100 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40632844
All routes
https://ridewithgps.com/events/190508-2023-natchez-trace-century-ride
Things to Know
Natchez Trace Century Ride – THINGS TO KNOW!
Friday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Renaissance at Colony Park-- 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Saturday, May 4, 6:00 a.m. at the Ridgeland Recreational Center in Old Trace Park No ride day registration.
Hotels
Ride Details:
Bike Give Away TBD
100 and 62 mile riders will have a start at 7:00 a.m
50 mile riders will begin at 7:30 am
8 and 25 mile riders will begin at 7:45 am
No one will be permitted to start after 8:00 a.m.
Rest stops with refreshments will be available approximately every 10-20 miles.
The course will be shut down at 3:00 p.m. and all remaining riders will be sagged.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sante' South Food & Wine Festival
The Natchez Trace Century Ride is part of Ridgeland's biggest spring weekend! This one-of-a-kind weekend offers so much for you to check out while you're in town. Our riders have long enjoyed a Saturday night celebrating their ride by attending the Sante' South Food & Wine Festival.
Directions
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