Bikes BBQ and John Brown 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Osawatomie, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 mile Prairie Spirit (shuttle to Garnett), unsupported to Ottawa to Flint Hills Trail, supported | Bike RideBike 25 mi | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 18 to 40 Mile Bike Ride on Flint Hills Trail (supported) | Bike RideBike 40 mi | Oct 10, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Oct 1, 2026 | 200 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $60 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 45 mile Prairie Spirit (shuttle to Garnett), unsupported to Ottawa to Flint Hills Trail, supported: $50 until Oct 5.
- 18 to 40 Mile Bike Ride on Flint Hills Trail (supported): $50 until Oct 1, then $60 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 45 mile Prairie Spirit (shuttle to Garnett), unsupported to Ottawa to Flint Hills Trail, supported starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero, Osawatomie, KS 66064
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 10 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 84°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.
Race details
- Where
- Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero, Osawatomie, KS 66064Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Iconic John Brown BBQ orange long sleeved dry fit T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Bikes BBQ and John Brown?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 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?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero, Osawatomie, KS 66064.
From the organizers
Come join us Saturday Oct 10th, 2026 for the 4th annual Bikes BBQ and John Brown Ride. The non-competitive ride will begin in Osawatomie, KS just 26 miles south of Olathe in the KC Metro area. The ride will start and finish at Flint Hills Trail Mile Zero. The 40 mile option will be a round trip ride to Ottawa, KS Legacy Square (the junction of the Flint Hills Trail and Prairie Spirit Trail). The 18 mile option will be round trip to Rantoul, KS. You do not need to declare prior to the race if you are riding the 18 or 40 mile ride. We just want you to have fun!