GFNY announces

GFNY Surf City – El Salvador
November 15, 2026

The Course

The race week activities will take place at the port of La Libertad, the first port built in El Salvador. The central location makes visiting packet pickup a breeze.

The official Expo represents the main meeting point for all athletes, sponsors, and cycling enthusiasts before the great day of the competition. In this dynamic space, participants not only pick up their official race kits and competitor numbers, but meet at the pre-race warm up rides, check out the renowned international brands and local businesses. Additionally, the Expo functions as a cultural and social center where mandatory technical talks. The camaraderie among athletes of different nationalities creates an electrifying atmosphere that serves as the perfect preamble to Sunday’s race.

The race starts steps from the Pacific Ocean and follows the Coastal highway. You will ride along cliffs of the spectacular coastal highway, experiencing sections exposed to marine winds that will test you. The course offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and intermittently ventures into the tropical vegetation, demanding absolute concentration due to the curvy roads and constantly changing elevation.

From the port of La Libertad, you will ride past Surf City’s most famous beaches like Punta Roca, through the village of El Tunco, famous for its nightlife, black sand beaches, and steady surf breaks, and through the town of El Zonte, one of the most emblematic surf destinations in El Salvador known for its original bohemian and beach style.

Medium route riders will turn around after 35km and head back to the finish. Long route riders will continue on, until km 60. The long route has a total of 15 climbs, which are on average 1-2km long, but there are also constant and relentless smaller bumps, which in total accumulate to 1880m of climbing.

The route features complete road closures and a top-level security deployment to ensure that each competitor can focus exclusively on giving their maximum effort on the asphalt. Hydration and technical assistance points are strategically distributed.

Back at the finish line, a festive “After Race” party exclusively for finishers and their families awaits. The celebration features finisher medals, a recovery zone with sports massage, high-quality buffet food to restore your energy, hydration stations with refreshing drinks. Lively music, a toast to having conquered an international challenge of high caliber in tropical paradise and the official awards ceremony with a presentation of special recognitions will take place. Several photo areas to capture incredible finisher photos with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. A perfect ending to an unforgettable day at GFNY Surf City.

Long Route – 120 km / 1883 m+

Medium Route – 71.7  km / 1075 m+

About Surf City

 

El Salvador is a republic in Central America. Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, it’s a culturally rich country, with fantastic gastronomy, a great collection of archaeological sites and historical monuments, as well as an astonishing and unforgettable natural beauty. But the jewel of this marvellous country is, without a doubt, the great Pacific Coast, full of beaches and spectacular marine landscapes that make El Salvador a dream destination.

The unspoiled beaches of the country have become famous for their innumerable amount of waves that pump 365 days of the year, at an average temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, with the right surf. The Surf City project was created as part of a comprehensive strategy to modernize and promote the Salvadoran coastline through improvements to infrastructure, services, and accessibility to beaches. eiToday, Surf City has established itself as a key coastal tourism and sports destination in Central America, thanks to its impressive coastal infrastructure, a constantly growing gastronomic and hotel offer and world-class beaches that guarantee a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Surf City balances world-class waves and a fascinating natural environment with a relaxed, welcoming beach culture along the Pacific coastline of the La Libertad department. The coastal strip is the perfect setting to host high-performance international events like GFNY Surf City.

 

 

Getting Here

International access to GFNY Surf City is easy thanks to the proximity of El Salvador International Airport (SAL). There are direct flights from major cities in the United States, South America, and Central America. Airlines routinely allow the transport of sports equipment. From the airport, the ground transfer to Surf City takes approximately 35 to 50 minutes on modern highways that offer a smooth, fast, and secure journey.

Airport transfers:

For ground transportation from the air terminal or from the capital city, there are multiple alternatives. We recommend private transportation services contracted in advance, which have spacious vehicles and special racks designed to transport bicycles and luggage safely.

Car rentals:

You have the option to rent a car at any of the international rental agencies located inside the airport, which gives you greater autonomy to explore the coastal area during the days of the event. The main roads are completely connected and signposted, ensuring that arriving at the host hotels and the Expo is an efficient and hassle-free experience.