Metric Century Bike Ride

Head For The Hills Bike Rally 2027

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2027
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Cedar Hill, Texas
Entry fee: From $45 · goes up to $55 on Jan 1, 2027
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
25 Mile	Bike Ride	May 8, 20278:00 AM	$45$55 after Jan 1, 2027	–
43 Mile	Bike Ride	May 8, 20278:00 AM	$45$55 after Jan 1, 2027	–
64 Mile	Metric Century	May 8, 20278:00 AM	$45$55 after Jan 1, 2027	–

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 $55 on Jan 1, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

25 Mile and 43 Mile: $45 until Jan 1, then $55 until Apr 1, then $60 until May 3, then $67 until May 8.
64 Mile: $45 until Jan 1, then $55 until Apr 1, then $60 until May 3, then $65 until May 8.

Online registration closes May 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the 25 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 770 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

305 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

Directions to the start

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 May 8 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 92°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: 305 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 770 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Metric Century, Bike Ride
Editions: 2027 (May 8, 2027)

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Quick answers

When is Head For The Hills Bike Rally?: Saturday, May 8, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes May 8, 2027, 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?: Metric Century, Bike Ride.
Where does it start?: 305 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104.