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Oakland Tech (Start), Oakland, CA 94611
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
The 113-mile bike course climbs 4,913 feet, about 43 feet a mile: rolling.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4R 2026 Long CourseBike, point to point, steepest 10% | 113 mi | 4,913 ft | rolling |
| R4R 112 miles, 2024Bike, point to point, steepest 14% | 112 mi | 5,149 ft | rolling |
| R4R 68 miles, 2023Bike, point to point, steepest 10% | 66 mi | 1,306 ft | flat |
| R4R 66 miles, 2024Bike, point to point, steepest 10% | 66 mi | 1,304 ft | flat |
| R4R 45 miles, 2024Bike, point to point | 45 mi | 569 ft | flat |
| R4R 45 miles, 2023Bike, point to point | 45 mi | 569 ft | flat |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
What the organizers of Ride 4A Reason 2026 cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
RIDE 4A REASON 2025 ROUTES. Because the road closures we dealt with last year are still in effect, we'll be riding the same century(+) route that we rode for the first time in 2024. The 68 and 45 mile routes remain the same, and we're…
Parking and travel
Planes Trains and Automobiles. As a one-way ride, good transportation planning to get back home is essential! Here are your options: Chartered Bus. We will provide a limited number of bus seats to the 45-mile and 68-mile ride starts. Two…
Rules and FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Ride 4 A Reason. 1) What fundraising resources do you have? We are glad to support your fundraising efforts, whether you've done R4R for 12 years or this is your first time. Please visit the fundraising…
The cause
We ask that all riders try to raise a minimum of $250 to help get to our collective goal of $200,000 which will benefit eleven public schools in Oakland and Alameda. HOW TO RAISE FUNDS. STEP 1 - Visit your RunSignup profile by signing in…
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Ride 4 A Reason has 3 different routes for cyclists of every level and experience, and there's always a virtual option for those that prefer to ride with us in spirit!
110 Miles - Ride all the way from Oakland to Sacramento! The century ride begins at Oakland Technical High School and passes through beautiful bay area communities on the way to Sacramento.
View the course: 110-mile Ride with GPS | 110-mile Strava