Get back to your racing lifestyle after the pandemic by participating in the Tour the Trace. Now in its third year, this event checks all the right boxes when it comes to testing your long-distance endurance.
Tour the Trace is raising the bar as it aims to become a premier time trial event both nationally and internationally.
Full Tour, Team/Relay, Individual Stage and Virtual Options now available.
Registration fees
2022 Tour the Trace Challenge Closed
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Athletes will compete in all 4 stages of the event for a total of 444 miles over 4 days. (10,265 elevation gain / 8,145 elevation drop)
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$280.001 – 25
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$320.00Registrants 26 – Sell out
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2022 Virtual Tour the Trace Closed
2022 Virtual option - Complete 444 miles on your own, share your results and you'll be considered a Tour the Trace Virtual Finisher. You'll still get the t-shirt, finishers jersey and the awesome set of finisher medals! Note: this is the 2022 virtual option, packages are shipped out immediately after the in-person event in early December 2022.
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$95.00
Virtual Challenge
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2022 Relay Team Closed
Relay Team - minimum of 2 / maximum of 4 team members per team. Each team can assign a team member to ride either 1 or 2 stages depending on if your team is a 2 or 4 member team. Note: each team member must register individually, if a team member is riding more than one stage, they will need to register for each stage they intend to ride. All team members will check in at registration, tour will transport bikes between stages. Team members not riding each day will have option to travel via tour transport if not providing team transportation. Each team member will receive an event t-shirt, finishers jersey and individual stage medal for each stage registered. A 5th medal will be awarded to the team.
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$75.00
Relay Team Pricing
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2022 Stage 01 Closed
Starts at the Stephen Valley Church just south of Nashville, TN and runs 139 miles through Alabama finishing in Tishomingo, MS. Individual Stage riders receive a event t-shirt and a individual stage medal.
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$85.00
Stage 01 Only
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2022 Stage 02 Closed
Starts in Tishomingo, MS and runs 145 miles south finishing in Kosciusko, MS. Stage riders receive a event t-shirt and a individual stage medal.
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$85.00
Stage 02 Only
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2022 Stage 03 Closed
Starts in Kosciusko, MS and provides an easy recovery day with only 60 miles finishing in Ridgeland, MS. Stage riders receive a event t-shirt and a individual stage medal.
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$85.00
Stage 03 Only
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2022 Stage 04 Closed
Starts in Ridgeland, MS and runs the final 100 miles south finishing in Natchez, MS. Stage riders receive a event t-shirt and a individual stage medal.
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$85.00
Stage 04 Only
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2021 Virtual Tour the Trace Closed
2021 Virtual option - Complete 444 miles on your own, share your results and you'll be considered a Tour the Trace Virtual Finisher. You'll still get the t-shirt, finishers jersey and the awesome set of finisher medals! Note: this is the 2021 virtual option, it allows you to get the 2021 Jersey, Shirt and set of Medals for those of you looking to collect the full set. Packages will ship out within 5-7 days of registering and will only be available while 2021 inventory last.
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$65.00
2021 Virtual
Dec 1 - Nov 1
2020 Virtual Tour the Trace Closed
2020 Virtual option - Complete 444 miles on your own, share your results and you'll be considered a Tour the Trace Virtual Finisher. You'll still get the inaugural 2020 t-shirt, finishers jersey and the awesome set of finisher medals! Note: this is the 2020 virtual option, it allows you to get the 2020 Jersey, Shirt and set of Medals for those of you looking to collect the full set. Packages will ship out within 5-7 days of registering and will only be available while 2021 inventory last.
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$65.00
2020 Virtual
Dec 1 - Nov 1
Event Details
Tour the Trace will be quite the challenge for professional athletes as the course spans across 444 miles. Due to the location and timing of this event, you will have to prepare well in advance if you want to find yourself celebrating at the finish line. Start working on your fitness as you will need every ounce of strength to complete the course and go home a finisher.
Tour the Trace is considered a long-distance endurance event. You can expect to compete with teams and athletes from all around the world. Four days of time trial cycling will allow you to test your skills against professional cyclists. Winding through Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee, you will have to give it your all to finish this event.
Location
Tour the Trace will take place on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a historic location in the United States. It was a route for animals to migrate between the pastures of western and central Mississippi to the Plateau. Following their paths were the Native Americans and European travelers. The national parkway was a popular trade route between the Mississippi River and Nashville.
The event will begin at the Loveless Cafe just south of Nashville, TN and wrap up 4 days later in the historic city of Natchez, MS. Athletes can expect the event to be scenic and fast. Enjoy your time in the country while you participate and compete against the best cyclists worldwide.
The Natchez Trace Parkway is known for its rich wildlife and beautiful waterfalls. During this time of the year, the foliage is colorful ensuring you enjoy every moment on this course. The scenery is breathtaking but make sure you arrive prepared as the weather in late November can be a bit unpredictable.
Stage Details
Stage 01 - Starts at the Loveless Cafe just South of Nashville, TN and runs 139 miles south through Alabama and finishing in Tishomingo, MS. Athletes can expect 4,905' of elevation gain and 5,026' of elevation drop.
Stage 02 - Starts in Tishomingo, MS and runs 145 miles south finishing in Kosciusko, MS. Athletes can expect 2,772' of elevation gain and 2,808' of elevation drop.
Stage 03 - Starts in Kosciusko, MS and provides an easy recovery day with only 60 miles finishing up in Ridgeland, MS. Athletes can expect 285' of elevation gain and 413' of elevation drop.
Stage 04 - Starts in Ridgeland, MS and runs the final 100 miles south to finish in Natchez, MS. Athletes can expect 2,303' of elevation gain and 2,418' in elevation drop.
Awards
All participants will receive a Primal Wear event t-shirt along with a welcome bag from our partners at tour registration. Including a 20% code for Primal Wear Apparel.
Stage Awards:
All finishers of each stage will receive a custom finisher medal. When combined these medals will create a unique set.
Challenge Awards:
All Challenge finishers will receive a unique custom designed Primal Wear Omni cycling jersey along with a 5th medal to complete the set.
See our official site https://tourthetrace.com/ for full details.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Thomas Walls
- Phone
- 9014724630
- Website
- Visit website
Partners
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Tour Support
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Stage 01 Host
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Stage 02 Host
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Stage 03 Host
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Stage 04 Host
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