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Bike The Coast 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Oceanside, California
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $130 on Sep 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile + Jersey Combo | Century | Oct 24, 20266:45 AM | $160 | – |
| 100 Mile Ride | CenturyBike 50 mi | Oct 24, 20266:45 AM | $125$130 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 50 Mile + Jersey Combo | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $140 | – |
| 50 Mile Ride | Bike RideBike 50 mi | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $105$110 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 25 Mile + Jersey Combo | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $120 | – |
| 25 Mile Ride | Bike RideBike 25 mi | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $85$90 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| BIKE MARSHAL | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20268:45 AM | Free | 35 |
| Distance Upgrade | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20268:45 AM | $50 | – |
| 7 & 15 Mile Family Ride | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $60$65 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| 7 & 15 Mile + Jersey Combo | Bike Ride | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $120 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Century fee goes up to $130 on Sep 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 100 Mile Ride: $125 until Sep 30, then $130 until Oct 21, then $140 until Oct 24.
- 50 Mile Ride: $105 until Sep 30, then $110 until Oct 21, then $120 until Oct 25.
- 25 Mile Ride: $85 until Sep 30, then $90 until Oct 21, then $100 until Oct 24.
- BIKE MARSHAL: Free until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 100 Mile + Jersey Combo starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Pierview Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Bike The Coast cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Charity Partner
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Race details
- Where
- Pierview Way, Oceanside, CA 92054Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Select Your 2026 Bike The Coast Jersey; Would you like to purchase a 2026 Bike The Coast Jersey?; Purchase a 2026 Bike The Coast Jersey
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Century, Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 3, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Bike The Coast?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $130 on Sep 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Century, Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- Pierview Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
From the organizers
Experience gorgeous riding along pristine beaches, historic Pacific Coast Highway, iconic beach landmarks and unique, Southern California weather with the annual Bike The Coast Bike Tour. Select from distances of 7, 15, 25, 50, and 100 mile rides and then come out and ride along with 2000 other enthusiast along some of Southern California's best-known cities and roadways. When you finish, meet us back at the Oceanside pier to celebrate with your selection of food options, a lively beer garden, great music and new friends.