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NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Entry fee
- From $60
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCF Batacular Bike Race Double Lap (16.8 miles) | Road Race | Oct 25, 20269:00 AM | $60 | 50 |
| NCF Batacular Bike Race Single Lap (8.4 miles) | Road Race | Oct 25, 20269:05 AM | $60 | 50 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $60 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the NCF Batacular Bike Race Double Lap (16.8 miles) starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
220 Milestone Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
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What the organizers of NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 220 Milestone Road, Nantucket, MA 02554Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is NCF Batacular Bike Race 2026?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- 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?
- Road Race.
- Where does it start?
- 220 Milestone Road, Nantucket, MA 02554.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
NCF's 4th Annual Batacular Mountain Bike Race!
When: Sunday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Start and finish at 220 Milestone Road, the scenic Milestone cranberry bogs.
Experience the beauty of the Nantucket's open spaces by riding through NCF's Middle Moors trails. Choose your challenge: a single loop of 8.4 miles or a double loop of 16.8 miles.
Your participation supports NCF’s vital work protecting Nantucket’s natural resources through ecological research, public access to 9,000 acres of land, and environmental education.
Details:
Recommended bikes: mountain or fat tire bikes; experienced riders may also use gravel or cyclocross bikes.
Helmets are mandatory.
The course features sandy dirt roads, winding single-track trails, and technical sections with rocks, roots, and scrub oak obstacles.