Gran Fondo Utah 2026
Road century on the Wasatch Front near Payson, UT. Features the iconic Nebo Loop climb from the Tour of Utah with timed segments and an adventure festival.
The vibe
Nebo Loop, Wasatch front showpiece
The Gran Fondo Utah centers on one of Utah’s great road climbs: the Nebo Loop, the same ascent used in the Tour of Utah. The 93-mile Gran route takes you through mountain passes and agricultural valleys along the Wasatch Front — a visual feast of red rock, orchard rows, and high-altitude views that makes the suffering feel worthwhile. The 63-mile Medio threads through Goshen Canyon and past Utah Lake for a slightly shorter but equally scenic experience. Gran riders start at 7:00 AM, Piccolo riders at 8:00 AM.
Timed segments, not overall finish time, determine placement — which means you can ride your own pace between the measured sections and still be in the hunt if you go hard where it counts. Aid stations and post-ride food and beer from event sponsors are included. Organizers also run a concurrent Adventure Day festival at the start/finish in Payson Memorial Park, making it a full day out rather than just a race.
Payson is about an hour south of Salt Lake City, putting it in easy reach of the Utah cycling community without the resort-town traffic of Park City. If you’ve ridden the Nebo Loop solo, this is a chance to do it with a full event production around it — timed, supported, and competitive.