2026 Bike the Bridges, Bands & Brews

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Location: Joe Di Maggio Drive, Martinez, CA
• Participants: 1000 Riders
• Mission: Support for Special Olympics Northern California

ABOUT THE RACE

• Event: The 17th Annual Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews
• Goal: Aiming for 1,000 riders for the community fundraiser ride
• Afterparty: Rocking Bands & Brews at Waterfront Park
• Routes: Four different routes ranging from 25 miles to 100K

THE RIDE

• Scenic Views: Carquinez and Benicia Bridges
• Distance Options: 25 mile, 50K, 50 mile, or 100K (62 mi)
• Registration: For more details, visit here.
• Support: Support personnel and refueling available throughout the ride

THE ROUTES

• 25 mile ride: $95
• 50K ride: $100
• 50 mile ride: $115
• 100K (62 mi) ride: $120

Prices increase on July 1, 2026

PEDAL THE EXTRA MILE

• Fundraising: Riders encouraged to raise additional funds
• Incentives: Earn additional prizes for raising funds
• Included Items: Commemorative t-shirt, lunch, pint glass, and beer tickets
• Fundraising Tiers: $300 for long-sleeve t-shirt, $400 for bike jersey

RIDE & BREWFEST SCHEDULE

• 7:30 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 100K riders
• 8:00 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 50 mile riders
• 8:30 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 50K riders
• 9:00 am: Registration/Check-In opens for 25 mile riders

Additional schedule details include:

• 11:00 am: Festival area opens: lunch served, food trucks open, beer service begins
• 11:15 am: Live band performances start
• 1:30 pm: Rider awards and acknowledgements
• 4:00 pm: Festivities end

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information or any questions please email BiketheBridges@sonc.org.