No, the Sac Century Challenge offers four different-length routes from which to choose! You can ride 100, 63, 36, or 16 miles along the beautiful Sacramento Delta.
The Full Century has the most with less than 960ft! = Flat!
Sac Century is not a timed ride. No bibs are given out and it is a Share the Road ride.
Yes, children are welcome! Any rider under 18 years of age must be accompanied by the adult rider signing the registration waiver for the minor rider. Riders of all ages must register and pay the registration fee.
Yes, all types of bicycles are allowed. Tandem bikes require two registrations.
Yes! Lots of food and water are provided throughout the ride:
Yes, there will be 6-7 SAG vehicles driving the routes. Each will be accompanied by a ham radio operator for constant communication on the route as cell phone coverage along the river can be spotty. SAG drivers carry water and can help with light repairs/service (tube repairs/chain lubricant) or to collect and transport small belongs (clothes, etc.) to Capitol Mall for pick up.
Support vehicles along the routes will be available to help riders with light repairs or to transport riders with disabled bikes back to the starting line at Capitol Mall.
Yes, click on the "GPX" download button on the route of your choice from the home page of our website.
There is one official time cut at mile 36 at 10:30 AM which requires that you ride at least 10 miles per hour in order to complete the whole century. This is new this year, and it is to ensure that you aren't on course after our support resources have left. You can review this time cut by looking at the Century route on our website.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the festival. ID required.
No, we love your pets but please leave them home this day.
See Visit Sacramento for other hotels and things to see and do.
We love our volunteers! Visit the volunteer section of our website to sign up. And THANK YOU!
Yes. Riders can check in early to avoid lines and start riding as early as possible!
Yes, just know their name(s) and the route they registered for. No need for ID, we trust you!
Ride day checking in begins at 7:00 am at Capitol Mall at 9th Street. Only credit cards and cash will be accepted (debit cards and checks cannot be used).
Sorry, there are no refunds.
You can transfer your 2026 registration to another participant for this event only. The transfer request deadline is October 2, 2026. Transfers can be requested by emailing us. Registrations cannot be carried over to the next year.
Yes. Please request the Veteran’s Discount Code on the Contact Us page and we will send you one.
Yes. SABA (Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates) will provide secure valet service inside the fenced area of the festival grounds. 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. FREE!
500 Capitol Mall building (Bank of the West Tower).
ENTER from N Street (one way).
500 stalls are available.
6′-10″ height restriction.
No vehicles with bicycles on roof racks.
No charge for registered riders; parking is included in the registration fee but a small donation is always welcome to defray our costs (collected at the garage entry).
Please click on the link below to see the ride day parking map for other parking opportunities.
Ride Day Parking Map.
The official parking garage open time is 5am and close time is 7pm but your entry ticket validation will allow you out of the garage after that time.
