For race information contact
Jack Brennan, Race Director, at 575-590-2612.
The 36th edition of the Tour of the Gila will take place April 26 – April 30, 2023. This is one of the most challenging stage races in North America.
Registration for the 2023 Tour of the Gila is open!
We are offering a Black Friday Discount to racers who enter on Black Friday, November 25, 2022. Enter on November 25, 2022, and we will give you 25% off your entry fee; $165 for 5-day racers, $135 for 4-day racers and $45 for 2-day racers. Between November 26, 2022, and December 31, 2022, we will be offering an Early Registration Discount. Enter during this time and we will give you 10% off your entry fee; $198 for 5-day racers, $162 for 4-day racers and $54 for 2-day racers. On January 1, 2023, the entry fee will return to the regular amount; $220 for 5-day racers, $180 for 4-day racers and $60 for 2-day racers.
On April 10, 2023, the entry fee 5-day racers will be going up to $230. For 4-day racers, your entry fee will now be $190. For 2-day racers, your entry fee will now be $70.
Important Information for Men 1,2 and Master Men A Racers
For the most recent Tour of the Gila, only 27 Men 1,2 racers and 26 Master Men A racers competed. We simply need more racers in each field to make each race viable. We have decided that if there are not more racers in each category by March 15, 2023, then we will combine the two categories. If we do combine the two categories, you will be racing together. But we will be scoring each category separately and will be awarding leader jerseys and prize money separately. We are hoping to get 45 Men 1,2 racers and 35 Master Men A racers registered by March 15th. Please reach out to your fellow racers and encourage them to be a part of the 2023 Tour of the Gila.
SWAG BAGS:
At packet pick-up, every racer will be receiving a 2023 Tour of the Gila Swag Bag that will include a 2023 Tour of the Gila T-Shirt, a 2023 Tour of the Gila Beer Glass and Coaster, and a 2023 Tour of the Gila Poster.
The Races
UCI Men; UCI Women; Men 1,2; Men 3 and Master Men A: The 5-day stage race consists of 3 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest overall time for all the stages.
The format is as follows:
Stage 1: Silver City to Mogollon Road Race
Stage 2: The Inner Loop Road Race
Stage 3: Tyrone Individual Time Trials
Stage 4: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 5: Gila Monster Road Race
Men 4,5; Master Men B and Women 1,2,3: The 4-day stage race consists of 2 Road Races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. The overall General Classification winner will be the rider with the lowest time for all the stages.
The format is as follows:
Stage 1: The Inner Loop Road Race
Stage 2: Tyrone Individual Time Trials
Stage 3: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 4: Gila Monster Road Race
Women 4,5: The 2-day stage race consists of 1 Road Race and a Criterium
The format is as follows:
Stage 1: Downtown Silver City Criterium
Stage 2: Gila Monster Road Race
Special Competitions
UCI Men: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Teams must consist of 5 to 7 riders. No more than 7 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter’s competition, a Climber’s competition and a U25 competition.
UCI Women: In addition to Individual Stage and General Classification prizes, there will be a Team General Classification competition. Teams must consist of 4 to 7 riders. No more than 7 riders per team. There will also be a Sprinter’s competition, a Climber’s competition and a U26 competition.
Men 3/35+: Men 3 racers who are 35+ will be eligible for the Men 3 overall prizes and a separate General Classification prize
Master Men A 40+/50+/60+: Racers in the Master Men A event who are 50+ will be eligible for the Master Men A overall prizes and a separate 50+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 60+ will be eligible for the Master Men A overall prizes, the 50+ prizes and a separate 60+ General Classification prize.
Master Men B 40+/50+/60+/70+: Racers in the Master Men B event who are 50+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes and a separate 50+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 60+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes, the 50+ prizes, and a separate 60+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 70+ will be eligible for the Master Men B overall prizes, the 50+ prizes, the 60+ prizes and a separate 70+ General Classification prize.
Men 4,5 /35+: Men 4,5 racers who are 35+ will be eligible for the Men 4,5 overall prizes and a separate General Classification prize.
Women 1,2,3 35+/45+: Racers in the Women 1,2,3 event who are 35+ will be eligible for the Women 1,2,3 prizes and a separate 35+ General Classification prize. Racers who are 45+ will be eligible for the Women 1,2,3 prizes, the 35+ prizes, and a separate 45+ General Classification prize.
Refunds
No refunds after March 1, 2023.
Support
NEUTRAL SUPPORT will be provided by Shimano for the UCI races and support will be on hand at the Individual Time Trials and the Downtown Criterium. The amateur road races rely on wheel check-in. The Tour of the Gila has an excellent system to protect your wheels during the race.
Neutral hydration is provided in the feed zones of the road races. Shuttles are available for the Mogollon Road Race, and the Inner Loop Road races for the Women 3,4,5, Men 4,5, and Master Men B.
HOST HOUSING
Many families in the Silver City area generously open up their homes during the race. If you are interested in the host housing program, you must have PAID REGISTRATION before your request is considered, there is a non-refundable $10 fee per person to be placed on the housing list. Host housing fills quickly, so please make your reservation early. For information, contact the Host Housing Director at hosthousing@tourofthegila.com.