Natchez Trace Century Ride

Sat May 4, 2024 Ridgeland, MS 39157 US Directions

Events

8 Mile

$35 7:45AM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2023 at 12:00am CST

25 Mile

$35 7:45AM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2023 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

50 Mile

$35 7:30AM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2023 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 10+.

62 Mile

$35 7:30AM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2023 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

100 Mile

$35 7:00AM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2023 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

Place

137 Old Trace Park
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.   

 

 

 


  

 

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Sponsors


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. 

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