San Mar's The Great Bicycle Tour - TGBT XL 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Boonsboro, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGBT Weekender | Bike Ride | Jul 10, 20276:00 AM | $40$80 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| TGBT XL | Bike Ride | Jul 10, 20276:00 AM | $40$80 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| TGBT VirtualVirtual | – | Jul 10, 2027 | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Dec 31, then $80 until May 31, then $120 until Jun 30.
Online registration closes Jun 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:51 AM, and the TGBT Weekender starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
San Mar Family & Community Services, Boonsboro, MD 21713
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 July 10 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 90°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 65°F and hot years reach 97°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
- San Mar Family & Community Services, Boonsboro, MD 21713Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 510 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025), 2024 (Jul 13, 2024), 2023 (Jul 8, 2023), 2022 (Jul 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is San Mar's The Great Bicycle Tour - TGBT XL?
- Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 30, 2027, 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?
- San Mar Family & Community Services, Boonsboro, MD 21713.
From the organizers
A fully supported four-day ride on the C&O Canal. Join us for a family-friendly cycling adventure from Cumberland, MD to Mile Marker 0 in Washington, DC. 184.5 miles of no hills, no headwinds and no cars. Plenty of food, lots of support, ride at your own pace, well organized. This is the 40th annual benefit ride for San Mar Family and Community Services, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that maintains national accreditation and has provided services to children, families, and the community every day since November 8, 1883! Learn more about our important work online at sanmarhope.org.
THE RIDE INCLUDES
Transportation by charter bus from Boonsboro, MD to the start of the C&O Canal
All meals and snacks