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Natchez Trace Century Ride

Sat May 3, 2025 Ridgeland, MS 39157 US Directions
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Events

8 Mile

$25 7:45AM CDT - 3:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 12:00am CST

25 Mile

$35 7:45AM CDT - 3:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

50 Mile

$40 7:30AM CDT - 3:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 10+.

62 Mile

$45 7:00AM CDT - 3:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

100 Mile

$50 7:00AM CDT - 3:00PM CDT Registration Opens December 1, 2024 at 12:00am CST
Open to ages 14+.

Place

137 Old Trace Park
Ridgeland, MS US 39157

Schedule of Events

NO REGISTRATION DAY OF RIDE

Friday, May 2, 2025

1:00 - 7:00pm  Packet Pickup - Ridgeland Visitors Center & Ridgeland Tourism Commission: 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy #3002, Ridgeland, MS 39157

 

Apple Maps may send you to the wrong end of the shopping area. Below is the Google Maps CORRECT location for packet pickup at Suite #3002.



                                                  

 

Saturday, May 3, 2025

5:45 - 6:30am  Packet Pick Up at Ridgeland Recreation Center - 137 Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS 39157

7:00 am        100 and 62 mile ride start

7:30 am        50 mile ride start 

7:45 am        8 and 25 mile ride start

12:00 pm      Post-ride catered meal under the big tent along with live music while you relax and recover

3:00 pm        Course shut down

Times subject to change
 

Description

Online Registration opens on December 1, 2024 (with a "sneak peek" online registration weekend Sep. 26-29 in partnership with the Big Dam Bridge ride). 

 

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 3rd 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 March 15th in order to ensure a t-shirt and swag bag. 

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 2                                       $35                    $45                     $60                      $65                      $70 


(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, May 2      1:00 pm - 7:00 pm   Ridgeland Tourism & Visitors Center, 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy #3002, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Saturday, May 3  5:45am - 6:30 am   Ridgeland Recreation Center at Old Trace Park, 137 Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS 39157

 The Natchez Trace Century Ride is an event of Ridgeland Recreation & Parks.

 

 

Maps

2025 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!

Packet Pickup: Friday, May 2nd, 1:00 - 7:00 pm at The Renaissance at Colony Park-- 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy #3002, Ridgeland, MS 39157                           

Apple Maps may send you to the wrong location. Google Maps is correct. https://www.google.com/maps/place/1000+Highland+Colony+Pkwy+%233002,+Ridgeland,+MS+39157/@32.4351823,-90.1487565,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x8629d208e8648d4f:0x7dd2ab4b3c0e9af9!8m2!3d32.4332445!4d-90.1461118!16s%2Fg%2F11pvcv9bbk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Online Registration closes at 7:00pm Friday May 2nd.

 

Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 3rd, 5:45 - 6:30am at the Ridgeland Recreational Center in Old Trace Park, 137 Old Trace Park, Ridgeland, MS 39157 No ride day registration.

 

 

 

Bike Giveaway: Details to be announced for 2025

 

 

 

Ride Details:


100 and 62 mile riders will start at 7:00 a.m

50 mile riders will start at 7:30 am

8 and 25 mile riders will start 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.   

Hotel Partners:

2025 Hotel Partners to be announced

 

After the ride:

We will have a great post-ride meal on-site
While you relax and recover with some great food and drinks, we will have live music for you to enjoy under the shade of the big tent! 

 

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