Start Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Registration Closes: Friday, April 10, 2026 @06:59:00
Distance: 127 miles
Start Time: 06:00
There will be a mass start at 6:00 AM and announcements and time for questions at 5:55.

Time Limit: 13.5 hours
Sunrise: 5:57 am
Sunset: 6:51 pm
Cost: $15 Pre-registration only. No day-of-event registration.
ACP sanctioned.

WAIVER NOTE: You will be automatically directed to the online waiver during registration. The online waiver may also be found at tinyurl.com/AZBrevetWaiver.

REGISTRATION NOTE: Once you are registered for a ride, you will see your name in the Registered Riders tab. It may take a day or so for it to appear. Registered riders WILL be sent a "Last Minute Notes" email the day after registration closes, normally the Thursday before the ride. This will highlight any route updates, construction, etc. that needs to be communicated. If you do not receive it, please let me know. Also, check your spam folder for the email.

RIDE VERIFICATION: These events are sanctioned by Randonneurs USA (RUSA) and will be verified using approved RUSA methods. Click HERE to see the details of available options for AZ Radonneurs' events.

Kitt Peak 200k

The Kitt Peak series of events (200k/300k/400k/600k) are relatively new for AZ Randos. Each of the distances start/finish in the same location. Kitt Peak is one of the iconic climbs in Arizona and each distance will get to experience it.

We’ll start Tucson with a short warm-up before we hit the first obstacle on the day – Gates Pass. You’re only 12 miles into the ride but will already get to test your legs as you climb into Saguaro National Parks (SNP). The descent into SNP as the sun rises will be a highlight! You will continue on gentle terrain as you make your way out of Tucson. Once about half way to the Kitt you will reach Three Points. This is a good place to refill your bottle and grab a snack since there is still 15 miles to the base of the climb.

The sun will be full when you reach the base of the climb. For a preview, check out this fantastic web site. All the details are there, but it’s a 12 mile, 3600’ climb which averages 5.7%. There is a Visitor’s Center at the top that is open from 9-4. After you water up, the descent will be a blast! After the descent, 200k riders will head back to the finish.

You will retrace your route back to Three Points. It will, again, be a good spot to refuel. You will return to the finish through SNP. In all, 200k riders will have covered 127 miles and about 7,200’ of climbing.

McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope on Kitt Peak

Directions to the start:
Location: El Con Plaza Starbucks in Tucson
Address:

Starbucks at:

3421 E Broadway Blvd #191, Tucson, AZ 85716

Click here for a map to the start.
Directions: East on Broadway Rd ~4 miles from I-10

There is plenty of parking near Starbucks/Walmart/etc.

Route map:
View RWGPS online map here

The Ride With GPS map may be used to download a file for your GPS, if you wish.


Elevation profile:

Total climbing is about 7,200 ft., depending on which measurement device you use.

Take note of the route profile. 3 long climbs exist - Gates Pass (twice) and Kitt Peak. Overall, the total climbing is not extreme over this distance, but these 3 climbs are challenging on their own.

Cue sheets may be downloaded.

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Lights, safety vest/belt, and ankle bands are required when riding before sunrise and after sunset.

Start: El Con Plaza. All distances will start and finish here.

There are multiple services in the area as well. Check the map to see a complete list of services available.

Saguaro National Park West

14 Registered Riders.

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Rider Name	RUSA #	City	State/Prov
Paul Anderson	15302	Calgary	AB
Philip Auriemma	5844	Newark	CA
Darren Bartels	13123	New York	NY
Bob Fisher	9001	Spokane	WA
Dindo Agpalo Flauta	15268	Sacramento	CA
Joshua A Grossman	18479	New York	NY
Thomas Hartwick	13425	Tucson	AZ
Stephen Kenny	11376	Calgary	AB
Debra M Kerns	11457	Tacoma	WA
Brian McGuire	7406	Phoenix	AZ
Alfredo Reyes	18487	Goodyear	AZ
May F Santos	15797	Anaheim	PH
Mike Sturgill	1847	Phoenix	AZ
Mike Tedquist	19016	Peoria	AZ

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