October 3
2026
2026
Sacramento, California
The Sacramento Century Challenge is the region’s premier cycling event, with 1,000+ riders annually. Presented by the Rotary Club of Sacramento, the 13th annual Sac Century Challenge will benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery program, which protects kids from child abuse and neglect.
The bike ride starts from Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento and winds through the scenic Delta wine region to Isleton, then back to the Mall. There are four different routes: 100 mi., 63 mi., 36 mi., 16 mi. We also have a great post-ride festival, with live music, delicious food and outstanding beer and wine vendors. Ride with us and check out options below for sponsoring, volunteering, or supporting this important fundraiser for the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery.
Choose from one of four flat, easy route distances at the Sacramento Century.
This year we're making it even easier than ever before too because you can bring the whole family out for FREE if you choose the short Family route.
The Sacramento Century is one of the most approachable bike rides in the country! Even the longest route: our 100-mile long century ride features under 1,000 feet of climbing. Compare this against any other bike ride anywhere in the western United States and you've got yourself hands-down the easiest bike ride you can find.
If you're looking for your first century ride, this is it. The Sacramento Century is a 100 mile long century route that contains hardly any elevation gain over its entire length through the Sacramento Valley. You'll visit quaint farmlands, and ride along the Sacramento River.
Similar to the century, shorter in distance, and featuring 3 aid stations on the way out and back for an opportunity to stop and recover a total of 4 times during your ride.
The word "century" hardly belongs in a Half Metric Century. It's a very approachable 35 mile route with two aid stations along the way.
New this year, our family ride is completely FREE! It's a short 15 mile route that anyone can join at no cost. However you still must register for the event, and sign our liability waiver. Minors must be accompanied by an adult chaperone, and if 15 miles is too much, you can turn around at any time and just head back to the start of the ride which means you can make it as long as 15 miles or as short as you like!
