In 48 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
2800 Louisiana St, Lawrence KS
Distances
Marathon · Ultra
Typical weather
54–72°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
62–79°F
rain
2024
57–83°F
dry
2023
45–73°F
dry
2022
51–79°F
dry
2021
62–79°F
rain
2020
64–82°F
dry
2019
44–76°F
rain
2018
48–62°F
dry
2017
46–57°F
rain
2016
56–72°F
dry
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About this race
October CycleFest!
Event Highlights
- Featuring: Tour de Chicken Creek (gravel) - Sat, Oct 10 and Octoginta 57 (road) - Sun, Oct 11.
- Bicycle Swap Meet: Saturday
- Location: 2800 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS
- More Info: Visit here.
Make it a Cycling Weekend
- Explore: Lawrence's bike scene and local bike shops.
- Meet: Fellow cycling enthusiasts.
- Enjoy: Fantastic restaurants and microbreweries.
- Experience: Scenic rolling low-traffic rural roads.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 10
- 2:00-6:00pm: Early packet pickup for all events at Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop.
Saturday, October 10
- Tour de Chicken Creek: (gravel) starts at Lone Star Lake Community Building.
- 7:00-7:45am: Late packet pickup and late registrations.
- 8:00am: 100K (Big Bird) start.
- 8:10am: 50K (Bantam) start.
Sunday, October 11
- Octoginta 57: (road) starts at Broken Arrow Park Shelter.
- 6:30-8:00am: Late packet pickup and late registrations.
- 7:30-9:00am: Start for all distances (26, 38, 60 and 80 mile).
- 4:00pm: Courses close.
Volunteer Opportunities
Can't ride but want to help? Click here to volunteer!
Fee Schedule
For detailed fee schedules and event specifics, please visit the event page.
Learn More
- Routes: Will be published approximately 10 days before the event.
- Camping Info: Visit here.
- Photo Albums: Check out past events.
- Join Us: Become a member of the Lawrence Bicycle Club here.
Course map
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