
Natchez Trace Century Ride is a road cycling race on May 1, 2027 in Ridgeland, MS, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
The Natchez Trace Century Ride is quickly becoming the largest spring cycling event in Mississippi. Nearly 1000 cyclists each year jump start their cycling season while discovering our small town charm and hospitality by 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 with snacks, water, and gatorade every 10-15 miles.
The Natchez Trace Century Ride will take place on Saturday, May 1st 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.
Registration fees are: 8 Mile 25 Mile 50 Mile 62 Mile 100 Mile
September 26 - September 29 $25 $35 $40 $45 $50
December 1 - December 31 $25 $35 $40 $45 $50
January 1 - March 31 $30 $40 $50 $55 $60
April 1 - May 1 $35 $45 $60 $65 $70
If you want to change distances from your original registration, you may do so by paying the difference where applicable. No refunds will be given for dropping down in distance.
(for the above fee schedule on a mobile device, the "Event Info" tab will have a more readable format)
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/Events/MS/Ridgeland/NatchezTraceCenturyRide
Packet pick up:
Friday, April 30th 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ridgeland Tourism & Visitors Center, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy #3002, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Saturday, May 1st 5:45am - 6:30 am Ridgeland Recreation Center at Old Trace Park, 422 Post Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
The Natchez Trace Century Ride is an event of Ridgeland Recreation & Parks.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Population
24,548
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Natchez Trace Century Ride
May 1, 2027