MOTORCYCLE RUN & CAR SHOW! The Motorcycle Run will benefit the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, Inc (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization) founded in 2011. The run is co-organized with ROMEO Retired Old Motorcyclists Eating Out. The Car Show will benefit Mackenzie's Foundation. Beneficiary Motorcycle Run: Since its inception in 2011, the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, Inc. has provided almost ½ million meals to those who are homeless, food insecure, Veterans, or in need of fellowship or ministry. We provide hot nutritious meals 5 days a week. (Approximately 600 per week; 30,000 annually). Over 20,000 pounds of take-home food is distributed monthly (240,000 annually). Also available are showers, laundry, and other wraparound services for those in need. We primarily serve low-income families and individuals with approximately 40% elderly, 30% children, and 30% other adults. Over 20% are veterans. Most are considered homeless. Beneficiary Car Show: Find information on The Mackenzie's Light Foundation at https://www.facebook.com/mackenzieslight/ Register at SoupKitchenMinistries.com or https://form.jotform.com/brandoncumbo/3rd-annual-throttle-up-for-a-souper . Run Information: We will start and end at the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries 155 N. County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Gift Raffles and 50/50 Raffle!!! Live music. Check-in and breakfast opens at 8:00. Kickstands up at 9:30 for this 120 mile (2+ hour) ride. Starts will be staged in 2 or more groups. (9:30. 10:00, 10:30 (if needed). First In - First Out grouping. Early Registration starts Aug. 3 and ends Oct. 8, 2026. Rider: $20 Passenger: $10. (For a paper registration form, click on Event Info and then Registration Details.) Event Day Registration: Rider: $25 Passenger: $15 Entries will be accepted the morning of the event. Cash or Credit/Debit Only. Event Entry for Non-Riders: $10 (includes meals) Event Day Cash or Credit/Debit Only. Rider Entry includes a shirt. Shirts may be purchased for $15. This will be a scenic ride through Putnam and surrounding counties with one stop. Bikes will be sent out in multiple groups. For ride-specific questions, sponsorship, or gift raffle donations, contact Melanie at 561-289-9548 or email InterlachenSoupKitchen@Yahoo.com. Business sponsors, gift raffles, and drink donations are all greatly appreciated. Gold Sponsors: WG Yates and Sons Construction
Course & Travel Notes
Throttle Up: For a "Souper" Cause takes place in Interlachen, Florida on October 10, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start time, so you'll want to arrive early since sunrise isn't until 7:26 AM. Gainesville Regional Airport is your closest option at 23.4 miles away, making it a fairly quick drive to the venue. Expect typical early fall weather with highs around 83°F and lows near 60°F, though keep in mind there's a 20% chance of rain on any given day that time of year, so it's worth packing a light rain jacket just in case.
⛰️ 121 ft elevation☀️ Typically 83°F / 60°F · 20% chance of rain✈️ Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) — 23.4 mi
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When is Throttle Up: For a “Souper” Cause 2026 — Interlachen, FL?
Throttle Up: For a “Souper” Cause 2026 — Interlachen, FL takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Interlachen, Florida.
Where is Throttle Up: For a “Souper” Cause 2026 — Interlachen, FL held?
Throttle Up: For a “Souper” Cause 2026 — Interlachen, FL is held at 155 North County Road 315 in Interlachen, Florida.
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