Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

Description

Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

Hosted by The El Paso Bicycle Club benefiting Alzheimer's Association

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Location

Grace Gardens
6709 Westside Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79932

General Ride Information

• Organizer: The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC)
• Routes: 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition
• Support: All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles
• Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, touching parents, grandparents, spouses, friends, and neighbors. The Chile Pepper Challenge creates an opportunity for our community to unite around hope, awareness, and action. Donations directly help fund critical programs including caregiver support, educational resources, a 24/7 helpline, and groundbreaking research efforts aimed at finding better treatments and ultimately a cure.

Cycling Distance & Start Time

• 62 mile Habanero Ride: start time 7:00 a.m.
• 40 mile Chile Rojo Ride: start time 7:30 a.m.
• 25 mile Chile Verde Ride: start time 8:00 a.m.
• 5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride: start time 8:30 a.m.

5K Walk/Run

5K walk/run - start time 9:00 am

Back for the 2nd Year: 5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community. Families are encouraged to participate in the 5k while they wait for their cycling enthusiasts to cross the finish line.

Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79.

Rest Stops

• General: Rest stops approximately every 15 miles - porta potties available
• 62 miles: 4 rest stops
• 40 miles: 3 rest stops
• 25 miles: 2 rest stops

Registration thru September

• 62 mile: $75.00
• 40 mile: $65.00
• 25 mile: $40.00
• 5 mile: $25.00

5K walk/run - $30.00 individual entry

NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION

Included in Your Registration

• Participant Number
• T-shirts for the first 500 registrations
• Finisher Medal
• Post-Ride Food & Beverage

Packet Pick Up

• Trek El Paso: 1620 Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79911, Saturday 09/19/26, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
• Podium Finish: 921 Texas Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901, Saturday, 09/19/26, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Crazy Cat Cyclery: 2800 N. Stanton, El Paso, Texas 79902, Sunday, 09/20/26, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• La Wheela Bike Shop & Restaurant Bar: 11950 Montana Ave Bldg. A Suite 1, El Paso, Texas 79936, Tuesday, 09/22/26, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Desert Fox Cyclery: 1691 N. Zaragosa, El Paso, Texas 79936, Wednesday, 09/23/26, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Border Bicycle: 4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #C, El Paso, Texas 79936, Thursday 09/24/26, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Ride Day

Grace Gardens
6:00 am

For more information and to register, visit here.