Highlands Gran Fondo

Highlands Gran Fondo

Key Information 
Butler, NJ June 1. 2025

Race start 7:30 AM  High Point Brewery 22 Park Pl, Butler, NJ 07405 

3 Loops to Choose From: 100 mile, 60 mile, 35 mile

Timed Segment Racing

4 Time Sections in the Gran Route – Best Combined Time Wins

Complete event details available at https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/gran-fondo-highlands

Includes Event Jersey if registering 26 or more days in advance ( design is subject to change for 2025)

PLEASE NOTE: All details on this page regarding the event are based on the information available on our website. 

Gran Route climbs into High Point State Park and reaches the highest point in New Jersey.

Start and Finish at High Point Brewery in Bulter, NJ

 Event Open to All from Beginner to Elite

Benefiting: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Patriots’  Path Council, #358

4 Timed Sections in the 100 mile loop – Best Combined Time Wins

Age Group Categories

Course Maps
https://www.granfondonationalseries.com/highlands-maps

Awards and Winners jerseys for Gran Route Age Groups

Awards for 61 mile and 34 mile winners

Ride with your friends, Race with your friends

Fully Stocked Aid Stations to keep you going

No racing license required

We reserve the right to combine fields.

Super Prizes!

Custom “Race Winner” kit from SUAREZ for all Gran Route age group winners

Awards for Gran, Medio, and Piccolo age-group podiums

Great Finish-Line Party 

Post Ride Meal Included

Congratulatory  Finisher Beer curtesy of High Point Brewery

Huge Prize Raffle

All riders are eligible to win incredible prizes from Gran Fondo National Series sponsors!

Come Challenge Yourself

U23 Made Possible By Shimano

Riders who will be 23 years of age or under as of December 31, 2025, are eligible to use the coupon code: U23byShimano at checkout for any of the company’s owned SUAREZ Gran Fondo National Series events including Gran Fondo Florida, Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo, Highlands Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Asheville, Boone Gran Fondo, Gran Fondo Maryland, as well as the 2025 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships. The offer is limited to participants under the age of 23 and entrants are verified by their age. Juniors – cyclists under the age of 18 – are eligible to use the same coupon code.

Packet pick up: (Pick up on Saturday to avoid the race day morning rush)

(Watch for updated Information on these dates and locations the below is from 2024 but will likely be the same) 

Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM; Strictly Bicycles | 2347 Hudson Terrace Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Saturday from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM; High Point Brewery | 22 Park Pl, Butler, NJ 07405

Sunday June 5 - 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM at event check in / Race start  High Point Brewery 22 Park Pl, Butler, NJ 07405 
 

              

What does the price of your entry include?

Traffic controlEvent cycling jersey if you register 24 or more days n advanceFully stocked aid stations with energy product and foodFour Chip Timed Sections Post-race meal from Boca Bowls in ready-to-go packagingGoody-bag with various swag itemsFinisher gift for all  FinishersAwards for age-group placement Chance to win  Awards for placementChance to win raffle prizes at post event raffleThe enjoyment of riding an amazing cycling route

Course description:

The Highlands Gran Fondo showcases some of the best riding around.  It’s hard to believe riding this good is located in such close proximity to the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.  The Highlands area is a 1,343 square mile region of Northern New Jersey which is noted for its scenic landscape and environmental importance. Much like this ride, the area is composed of rolling farmland, hilly ridgelines, and winding roads that weave up and down the lush green mountains. As you enjoy the diversity of the beautiful terrain and scenery, the route will take you through three counties and two states. As the loop progresses so will the elevation, the gran loop will gain 8,000 vertical feet. This event is sure to expose you to roads you never thought could be tucked away so close to one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the country.