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Ride Santa Barbara 100 2026

Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Start time
7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Entry fee
From Free Β· goes up to $199 on Oct 12, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
100 Mile100 MilesOpen water swimOct 17, 20267:00 AM$179$199 after Oct 12, 2026–
Charity 100 Mile - $300 fundraising commitmentCenturyBike 100 miOct 17, 20267:00 AMFree–
100 KM + ClimbMetric CenturyOct 17, 20267:30 AM$169$189 after Oct 12, 2026–
100 KM Coastal RouteMetric CenturyOct 17, 20267:30 AM$159$179 after Oct 12, 2026–
Charity 100 KM + Climb - $300 fundraising commitmentMetric CenturyOct 17, 20267:30 AMFree–
Charity 100 KM Coastal - $300 fundraising commitmentMetric CenturyOct 17, 20267:30 AMFree–
Tandem - Second RiderBike RideRelay or teamOct 17, 20267:30 AM$79–
34 Mile RideBike RideBike 34 miOct 17, 20268:30 AM$109$129 after Oct 12, 2026–
Charity 34 Mile - $300 fundraising commitmentBike RideBike 34 miOct 17, 20268:30 AMFree–

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

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The 100 Mile fee goes up to $199 on Oct 12, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 100 Mile: $179 until Oct 12, then $199 until Oct 17.
  • Charity 100 Mile - $300 fundraising commitment and Charity 100 KM + Climb - $300 fundraising commitment and Charity 100 KM Coastal - $300 fundraising commitment: Free until Oct 12.
  • 100 KM + Climb: $169 until Oct 12, then $189 until Oct 17.
  • 100 KM Coastal Route: $159 until Oct 12, then $179 until Oct 17.

Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 100 Mile starts at 7:00 AM.

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

Start location and course

Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Ride Santa Barbara 100 cover on their registration page, in brief.

The cause

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

Support MOVE Santa Barbara County by creating your individual fundraiser and participating in the ride at NO COST! Sign up for the ride by choosing one of the Charity Ride tickets - Charity 100 Mile, Charity 100KM + Climb, Charity Coastal…

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Race details

Where
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Century, Metric Century, Bike Ride
Editions
2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 17, 2022), 2021 (Oct 17, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Ride Santa Barbara 100?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $199 on Oct 12, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 17, 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?
Century, Metric Century, Bike Ride.
Where does it start?
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

From the organizers

Ride Santa Barbara returns for its 15th year!

RideSB100 offers four distinct courses to suit a range of cycling abilities – each course offering a world-class Santa Barbara cycling experience! πŸš΅πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

All courses start along the beach and follow the beautiful Santa Barbara beachfront before turning inland to experience all Santa Barbara has to offer. Cyclists will wind through some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country; experience the rolling foothills lined with citrus and avocado orchards and climb some of the most famous mountains in the country, all while experiencing some of the most beautiful views in southern California.

All cyclists will receive:

Official 2026 RideSB100 t-shirt

Official 2026 RideSB100 water bottle

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