Rise Up Racing's 5th Annual Happy Valley Preview Ride 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- Free entry
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Preview 8am Ride | Bike Ride | Apr 24, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Happy Valley Preview 9am Ride | Bike Ride | Apr 24, 20279:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Apr 23.
Online registration closes Apr 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:20 AM, and the Happy Valley Preview 8am Ride starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801
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 April 24 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (May 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Rise Up Racing's 5th Annual Happy Valley Preview Ride?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride.
- Where does it start?
- 2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801.
From the organizers
Below are the key details for the ride on April 24th, 2027. Please read carefully and plan accordingly.
Ride Times & Arrival
Ride departures will be at 8:00am and 9:00am, weather pending.
All riders must meet at Beaver Stadium – Lot 44 at 2 Porter Rd, State College, PA 16801
You are required to arrive one hour before your selected ride time.
Example: If you’re riding at 8:00am, you must arrive by 7:00am.
Parking
Download the ParkMobile app ahead of time to pay for parking.
You must park with your license plate facing the drive aisle to avoid being ticketed.
Carpooling & Transportation Logistics
Carpooling is a key part of this ride and only works if everyone helps.