2026 Great Pumpkin Ride

Welcome to the Great Pumpkin Ride!

Hi all! We're very excited to see you again!

Event Details

• Date: October 24, 2026
• Location: 100 S 5th St, Warrenton, VA
• Website: BikeReg - Great Pumpkin Ride
• Refund Policy: There are NO REFUNDS (for weather, injury, illness, sudden business trip, etc.).

About the Event

The Great Pumpkin Ride is sponsored by the Fauquier Trails Coalition, a non-profit organization, and is a fundraiser for the construction of new trails throughout scenic Fauquier County. This event is our largest fundraiser of the year. Your money goes towards keeping our trails maintained and helping to create new paths throughout the area. We also make donations to other organizations that have similar interests as us.

Important Dates

• October 02, 2026: Last day to register and guarantee shirt size.
• October 21, 2026: Last day for online transfers.
  • Note: Emergency transfers must be requested via email after this date.
• October 23, 2026: Early pickup for event shirt/wristband at Blue Ridge Cyclery in Warrenton from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
  • Recommendation: It is highly encouraged to attend early pickup as you will be glad you did!
• October 24, 2026: Great Pumpkin Ride 2026!

Shirt and Registration Details

IMPORTANT: In an effort to ensure everyone receives the GPR shirt they select upon registration, there will be absolutely NO exchanging of shirts at registration or at early pickup. The shirts are long sleeve performance style, same as years past. Do your best to get the size you think you need.

Registration is online ONLY and the field is limited to 1,300 riders. The registration fee is $85.

Registration Includes

1. Shirt: ONE long-sleeved technical UNISEX shirt. There will be NO size-switching at registration!
2. Rest Stops: Up to three rest stops (depending on the ride distance you select) with the Great Pumpkin foods you've come to know and love.
3. SAG Support: SAG vehicles for rider support and minor mechanical issues provided.

Transfer Rules

NO TRANSFERS after October 21, 2026.

The Fauquier Trails Coalition does not broker transfers. If you want to transfer your registration, your best bet is to post on our Facebook page.

Transfer Procedure for Riders

Replacement (new) rider:

1. Find a rider who is looking to transfer their registration.
2. Make arrangements to pay the original rider for their entry fee.
3. Contact the original rider to transfer the registration to you.
4. Follow the email link you receive and complete your information.

Original (old) rider:

1. Find a rider who is looking for a transfer registration.
2. Make arrangements to transfer/receive payment from the new rider for your entry fee.
3. Go to this link: BikeReg - Great Pumpkin Ride and enter the email address of the person you're transferring your entry to.
4. Once the new rider accepts the transfer, you will be removed from the event.

Safety Notice

And finally . . . the roads for the Great Pumpkin Ride are NOT CLOSED! Please exercise caution and common sense. If it doesn’t feel safe to ride two abreast, it probably isn’t. Riding more than two abreast is not permitted in Virginia.

See You at the Start!