Thank you to all who rode with us this year to make our 11thh annual event a success. Please save the date of October 4, 2025 to ride with us next year and again, we appreciate your support.

About the 2024 ride

Group of riders standing in front of Capitol building

The Sacramento Century Challenge is the region’s premier cycling event, with well over 1,150 riders annually. Presented by the Rotary Club of Sacramento, the 11th annual 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. Registration is Open! So, mark your calendar now. And if you’re interested in a sponsorship, don’t wait, get in touch with us now!

Start Times by Distance

Full Century

7:00 to 7:30 am

Metric Century

7:30 to 8:00 am

Half Century

8:00 to 8:30 am

Fun Ride

8:30 to 9:00 am

 Please click on the following link 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.

POST RIDE FESTIVAL WITH LIVE MUSIC – FOR RIDERS AND FANS!

After reaching the finish line, riders and their fans can celebrate together at the Post Ride Festival on Capitol Mall with cold refreshing drinks and food trucks from SacMoFo (Gameday Grill, Hefty Gyros, Smoking Ewe BBQ and Taco Girl). The Festival will also feature live music from 1 pm to 3 pm by Rotary’s own house band, the Roadies. Invite your friends and family to join you and celebrate your triumph!

Everyone is welcome to the party! Tickets can be purchased at the entrance to the Festival at Capitol Mall and 9th Street-just $10 for non-riders, which includes an adult beverage and $5 for kids, also including a beverage. All proceeds benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery. You will have fun and your attendance supports the children!

Parking is free for you in the 500 Capitol Mall BMO Tower parking structure (see link to Ride Day Parking on the FAQ page on https://www.sacramentocentury.com/faq/). The entrance is off N Street on the north side just a half block east of 5th Street where you will see the Sac Century yellow wind flags.

Be sure to bring the ticket you receive when you enter the parking structure to the Festival entrance to receive a parking validation ticket to use to exit the structure at no charge. The Festival entrance is located at Capitol Mall and 9th Street. Look for the big yellow Sac Century pop up.

If you are riding a bike to the Festival, there is free and secure parking for your bike by SABA (Sacramento Area Bike Advocacy) at Capitol Mall and 9th Street.

Please see the FAQ page for further event details.

Riders and volunteers at registration table

How to get involved

Corporate Sponsor

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Seen by all of our participants and followers

Become a Sponsor

Challenge Champion

Earn a full refund on registration
Earn a free jersey
Fundraising tools and support

Become a Champion

Volunteer

It’s easy and fun
Make a lasting Impact
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Become a Volunteer

Funds Raised

Thank you for your participation in the Sacramento Century Challenge. We are pleased to share that in 2023 we presented the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery with a check for $106,692. Over the last ten years we have raised $798,066 for local Sacramento charities with this annual fundraiser. This could not have happened without your support.

The Sacramento Children’s Home operates the Crisis Nursery. Its mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing support to families in times of crisis.