Recipient of a 2022 Discover Ames Community Grant
The Ames Grand Prix returns!  
Explore Downtown Ames Saturday 8/27 during the Iowa State Criterium Championships on a flat, clean, and spectator friendly course.  Stay overnight for the exciting 2.2 mile ISU Research Park Circuit Race on Sunday 8/28, just minutes away from the previous night's race.  
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Hotel Info:

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor!

​Comfort Inn & Suites Ames Near ISU Campus
603 S. 16th Street mes, IA, 50010
(515) 663-9555

Main Street Twilight Criterium & Iowa State Championships
Saturday August 27th

Iowa State Crit Race Schedule:

Day of Registration located at Skunk River Cycles - 308 Main Street (at start finish line)

STRAVA MAP
INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP

This .7 mile flat course is fun and fast.  Excellent quality roads and the Saturday Main Street vibe will make this a memorable afternoon and evening.  All shops, restaurants and bars will be open during the race, so it's a perfect chance to bring family and friends to the races.
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Stick around to watch the elite categories race under the lights!

To learn more about our amazing Downtown Ames click here.

Make sure to bring the kids to enjoy the Dowtown Ames Kids Races @ 6:25 PM.   

​Special thanks to Duck Worth Wearing for presenting this fun filled event.  There will be a 1 block and 1 lap race.  Helmets and smiles required!

Research Park Circuit Race
Sunday August 28th

This 2.2 technical circuit race will make for some dynamic racing.  With many vantage points, it also makes for a great race to spectate.  The south end of the course features some of the beautiful new recently completed architecture, including the McFarland Clinic,  Ames Fitness, and the Tedesco Park.  To learn more about ISU Research Park click here.

Great amenities throughout the day including the Thirsty Pigs Beer Garden and food trucks
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ISU Research Park Race Schedule:

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MAPS & DIRECTIONS

Interactive Google Map - Ames Grand Prix Points of Interest

Driving Directions from Major Highways

MAIN STREET CRITERIUM
Coming from the I35 North:
  • Take Exit 133 for "13th Street" 
  • Turn right (West) on 13th
  • Proceed 2 miles to Duff Ave.
  • Turn Left on Duff Ave and drive South on Duff to E. Lincoln Way
  • Turn Right on E. Lincoln Way and drive West to Kellogg
  • Turn Right on Kellogg and drive North over the train tracks

Coming North from I30
  • Take Exit 148 for "Duff Ave."
  • Proceed North on to Duff Ave. for 1.2 miles to E. Lincoln Way
  • Turn Left on E. Linclon Way and drive West to Kellogg
  • Turn Right on Kellogg and drive north over the train tracks

Research Park Circuit Race
Coming South from I30
  • Take Exit 146 for "University Blvd."
  • Proceed South on University Blvd. for ~ .7miles
  • Primary Parking is at McFarland Clinic, and Overflow Parking is at the Workiva South Parking Lot (SEE MAP BELOW). Both are on the EAST side of University Blvd.


SEE MAPS BELOW FOR PARKING INFORMATION

Main Street Twilight Criterium Parking

  • Primary parking areas are highlighted in yellow.
  • The largest lots are located just south of the course between Clark & Kellogg, and Kellogg & Duff. 
  • The easiest way to access those is from the south off of Lincoln.
  • To access the lots on the North side of the course by Torrent, Use Duff Ave to go north to 7th, then proceed West to Clark.  Then turn left (South) on to Clark.  Then Left on 5th.