The Great Descent

Tour de Foothills Bike Ride is a premier community cycling event bringing riders of all levels together for a scenic and rewarding ride through the beautiful foothill communities of the Inland Empire. Hosted by the Upland Chamber of Commerce, this annual event celebrates fitness, camaraderie, and local pride while supporting community programs and initiatives.

Participants can choose from multiple ride options—including Century (100 miles), Metric Century (62 miles), Half Metric (31 miles), and additional specialty and adaptive ride categories—making this event accessible to seasoned cyclists, recreational riders, Veterans, Active Military members, para-cyclists, hand cyclists, and tandem teams.

All routes are fully supported, with clearly marked courses, rest stops, ride marshals, and SAG support to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Riders will enjoy stunning views, well-planned routes, and a strong sense of community throughout the ride.

The event concludes with a lively finish-line celebration, featuring food, music, a beer garden, and opportunities to connect with fellow cyclists, sponsors, and local businesses. Select registration options include event jerseys, and all riders can look forward to a memorable day both on and off the bike.

Whether you’re chasing a personal milestone, riding in honor of service, or simply enjoying a day on two (or three) wheels, the Tour de Foothills Bike Ride offers an unforgettable cycling experience for everyone.

Full event details can be found at www.streetsareforeveryone.org/finish-the-ride-griffith-park

It’s not just an event; it’s a movement for the safety of all on the streets of California.

Join cyclists, runners, walkers, and many others to enjoy the beautiful scenery and back roads of Griffith Park. Our rides take you on a journey through the park and surrounding areas and our runs/walks travel around the most tranquil areas of Griffith Park. Top it all off with our wonderful end event venue.

The event benefits:

Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) – aims to improve the quality of life for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers alike by working to reduce traffic caused fatalities to Zero.

SAFE addresses the problem in a holistic fashion through direct education, broad awareness campaigns, partnerships, community outreach, policy and legislation, support for those impacted and other proven strategies.

Check out FinishTheRide.org for videos and information about the amazing beginnings of the movement.

The event includes:

Finish The Ride -- Sunday March 20st, 2027

12 Mile Fun Ride/Roll

20 Mile Nice N' Easy

35 Mile Leg Burn

Andrew Jelmert Half Century

Bahati Foundation Metric Century

LA River Ride Century

Finish The Run -- Saturday, March 20th, 2027

Run = 1K, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon

Free t-shirt or athletic sleeves with registration

Chip timing (5K, 10K, 15K and Half Marathon only) and NEW individual event medals awarded for all events!

Great live music and dancing

Beer Garden (2 free beers for 21+)

Free festival and safety expo with giveaways, prizes and more.

Feel free to bring the whole family, even the dog!

Join Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Griffith Park 2027 not only for yourself, but for those who survived, those who didn't and the safety of ALL!

#FinishTheRide #FinishTheRun #NeverGiveUp #PhoenixRising

For more information on the event itself or how you can help, e-mail us at [email protected] or call (844) 884-7233 Ext. 801

Event details and schedule

Event schedule and times

Finish The Run

When: Saturday, March 20th, 2027

Where: The Autry Museum, Griffith Park: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Registration opens at 6:00 am, it is recommended that you arrive at least 30mins before your event starts to register and 15mins before your event starts if you are already pre-registered, to pick up your bib.

Schedule (Exact event start times are subject to change):

6:30 AM Check-in opens

7:30 AM Half Marathon Start

8:00 AM 10K/15K Start

8:45 AM Expo Opens

9:15 AM 5K Start

10:15 AM 1K Kids/Puppy Run Start

12:00 PM Expo closes

STREET SAFETY EXPO ENDS AT 12PM.

Post-event festivities begin including a Street Safety Expo with live music, food, drink, free stuff from sponsors.

PARKING: There are several lots surrounding the starting area that are open to our participants.

Finish The Ride

When: Sunday, March 21st, 2027

Where: The Autry Museum, Griffith Park: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Registration opens at 6:00 am, it is recommended that you arrive at least 30mins before your event starts to register and 15mins before your event starts if you are already pre-registered, to pick up your bib.

Schedule (Exact event start times are subject to change):

6:00 AM Check-in opens

7:00 AM Metric Century and LA River Ride Century Start

8:00 AM Half Century and 35 Mile Start

8:30 AM 20 Mile Nice and Easy and 12 Mile Ride Start

8:45 AM Expo Opens

STREET SAFETY EXPO ENDS AT 2PM.

Post-event festivities begin, including a Street Safety Expo with live music, food, drink, free stuff from sponsors

PARKING: There are several lots surrounding the starting area that are open to our participants.