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Highland Fright Ride (4th annual) 2026

Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Start time
7:00 PM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $23
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Highland Fright Ride (4th Annual)Bike RideOct 2, 20267:00 PM$23–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $23 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the Highland Fright Ride (4th Annual) starts at 7:00 PM.

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

Start location and course

Main Square Park, Highland, IN 46322

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 2 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 83°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
Main Square Park, Highland, IN 46322Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Bike Ride
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 14, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Highland Fright Ride (4th annual)?
Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $23 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 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?
Main Square Park, Highland, IN 46322.

From the organizers

Join us on a 4th annual spooky 7.5 mile community bicycle ride after dusk. Note: this is NOT a race. Helmets and bike lights (and costumes!) are strongly encouraged. There will be two pit-stops along the route for refreshments and bathroom breaks. Participants receive a T-shirt (while supplies last). Route map and more information available at bikesignup.com/highlandfrightride. All ages welcome (under 12 must be with an adult)

Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 2nd. 5:30-6:45pm check-in, 7pm ride

Route: Start and finish at Main Square Park

Registration: Only at bikesignup.com/highlandfrightride

Day-of Reg.: Main Square Park, 5:30-6:45pm, cash only!

Fee: $16 early bird, $23 Sept. 19-Oct. 1, $15 day-of (ride only!)

Traffic control support provided by Highland Police Department.