Ride the Rivers 2026 — St. Louis, MO

Date
October 3, 2026
Location
St. Louis, MO
Venue
12500 Spanish Pond Road, St. Louis, MO 63138
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$85.00 – $130.00
Events
Metric Century, Full Century
Includes
Trailnet Ride the Rivers Socks - Limited Edition!
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Ride the Rivers takes place at Spanish Pond Road in St. Louis, Missouri, offering cyclists two distance options: a 100-mile ultra and a 63.3-mile route. The event runs on October 3, 2026, with an early 7:00 AM start time, giving riders most of the day to complete their chosen distance. Entry fees range from $85 to $130 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This is a solid option for endurance cyclists looking to log serious miles in the Midwest, whether you're targeting a century or prefer a longer metric century effort.

From the Race Organizer
Ride the Rivers is BACK and better than ever! We're launching from a beautiful new home base: Spanish Lake Park, one of North St. Louis County's most historic and scenic parks. Two new routes take you along the rivers that define this region, with more real food at every rest stop. After your ride, enjoy a full celebratory lunch, ice-cold Perennial Artisan Ales, and Fitz's soda and root beer in the shade of the Spanish Lake pavilions. You earned it! New Routes! Century Ride : You'll cross the Mississippi on the historic Grafton Ferry, ride the Illinois River Road, and roll along the Riverfront Trail, experiencing both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in a single epic day. Metric Century : You’ll enjoy a great exploration of the Missouri River, weaving along its banks through some of the most scenic terrain in the region. Note: Due to construction near the Chain of Rocks Bridge, this year's metric route focuses exclusively on the Missouri River and does not include a ferry crossing. We're monitoring construction progress and will update routes if conditions allow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ride the Rivers 2026 — St. Louis, MO?

Ride the Rivers 2026 — St. Louis, MO takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in St. Louis, Missouri.

Where is Ride the Rivers 2026 — St. Louis, MO held?

Ride the Rivers 2026 — St. Louis, MO is held at 12500 Spanish Pond Road, St. Louis, MO 63138 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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