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Gran Fondo Maryland 2026
Gran Fondo Maryland 2026 takes place in Frederick on 20 September, with 87, 70, 60 and 30 mile road routes, timed-segment racing, and the 2026 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships on the Gran route.
RoadOpen
48-140 kmdistance range
2,591 m D+elevation range
16Preparation
137days remaining
Distances, climbing and preparation
Route comparison
RouteDistanceElevationProfilePreparation
Gran RouteRoad140 km2,591 mMountain16 weeks
JR 14-16 and SR 70+ GFNats RouteRoad113 km-Hilly14 weeks
Medio RouteRoad97 km-Hilly12 weeks
Piccolo RouteRoad48 km-Hilly8 weeks
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Synthetic demand profile
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Event brief
Training read
Road-focused preparation should prioritize sustained aerobic work, pacing discipline and climbing repeatability.
The available elevation data points to a climbing-sensitive event where strength endurance and descent freshness matter.
Suggested preparation window: 16 weeks.