Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Columbia, Maryland
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia | Bike Ride | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Nov 6.
Online registration closes Nov 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 70 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
- 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 6, 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044.
From the organizers
Cranksgiving is an annual charity cycling event held in Downtown Columbia, MD, that combines cycling with community service. Hosted by the Downtown Columbia Partnership and the Howard County Office of Transportation, Cranksgiving offers residents a chance to engage in active recreation while raising awareness about Howard County’s bikeable pathways and collecting food donations for individuals and families in need.
Participants ride into Downtown Columbia with food donations for Grassroots Crisis Intervention. Cyclists of all skill levels are welcome, making it a family-friendly event that fosters camaraderie among the local cycling community while supporting those in need.
The county’s Office of Transportation has mapped out biking routes to the drop-off location from all Columbia Villages and other points across the county.