2026 Seacoast Century
Hampton, New Hampshire · Saturday, September 26, 2026
The 2026 Seacoast Century is a cycling event held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It is located at 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH 03842 in Hampton, New Hampshire.
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Location
- 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH 03842
Hampton, New Hampshire
03842
United States
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Please join us for the 52nd Annual Seacoast Century on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Four distance rides with: 25-, 50-, 62-, and 100-mile options. This is a “ride” – not a “race”!
Headquarters: Hampton Beach State Park (South Beach) 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH 03842
On-Line Registration Only: https://www.bikereg.com/seacoast-century-52 Registration will be closing on September 22, 2025. No walk-ins on the day of the event.
Support: There will be well-stocked rest stops, ride marshals, bike mechanics, police detail at busy intersections, and SAG support.
Routes: RideWithGPS routes will be available as we get closer to the event.
Ambassadors: Our club members will be riding the 25-, 50-, 62- and 100-mile routes. Whether you have a question, need assistance or some moral support, flag them down! They are there to help you!
Team Contest: The team with the most registered riders wins! The winner will be announced at the end and each winning team rider will receive a gift. A team name can represent a group of family or friends, a bicycle club, a company, or a fun name! Remind your friends to enter your team name during registration. The team contest closes on 9/8/26.
Partners: New Hampshire State Parks, Maine State Parks, and the Hampton Beach Village District. Our hosting communities are Hampton, North Hampton, New Castle, Rye, and Portsmouth in New Hampshire, Kittery and York in Maine, and Salisbury and Newburyport in Massachusetts.
Sponsors: Athletic Brewing Co, Best Western Plus, Colonial Bicycle, OWL energy bar, PlayOn1A, SandW Sports, Seacoast E-Bikes, Western Cycle
BIKEFLIGHTS: Ship your bike to Colonial Bicycle Company in New Hampshire! Bikeflights offers easy-to-pack bike boxes. Let Colonial Bicycle put your bike together. https://www.bikeflights.com/events/Seacoast-Century
THIS IS OUR FUNDRAISER! Proceeds from this event fund our biennial grant program. NH-based bicycling organizations apply for worthwhile projects in the areas of bicycle safety, education, and ridership expansion. Look for the poster at this event to see the 2026 awardees and how they will use their grant.
KEY FEATURES
One Day Event: Saturday, September 26, 2025
The Start/Finish is at Hampton Beach State Park 8 State Park Road, Hampton, NH 03842.
Great Routes and Scenery of 25-, 50-, 62- and 100-mile options to choose from. Along the way you'll have a chance to see historic Portsmouth, NH, the Nubble Lighthouse, scenic small towns, beachfront communities, and great ocean views. All routes start and finish in the same location.
Check-In: Friday, Sept. 25 from 3pm-6pm OR Saturday from 7am-10am
Riders will pick up their license plates. Pre-ordered event t-shirts will be handed out at this time.
Parking: On ride day there is plenty of free parking at Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach. The lot opens at 6:00 am.
Rider Start Times: We recommend that you roll out by:
7:00 - 7:30 am 100- and 62-mile riders
8:00 - 8:30 am 50-mile riders
9:30 - 10:00 am 25-mile riders
Coaching: We offer coaching for the riders who may be doing a long ride for the first time! Gather at the Route Map Signs. An ambassador will be there to greet you and answer any questions you may have on pacing, nutrition, hydration, hand signals, and group riding. You may even find some riding companions!
Transfers: You can transfer your Registration if your plans change
If you register and then aren't able to ride, you can transfer your registration to an alternate rider (recouping your entry fee is negotiated with the other rider and the transaction is outside of BikeReg.) You can do this only while online registration (BikeReg) is open. Should we reach our rider cap you will also have the opportunity to transfer your entry to a wait-listed rider, if any. Otherwise, no refunds or deferrals.
Seacoast Century Jerseys
The Agile Sportswear Team Store is open now until July 30, 2026. Once the store closes all orders go to production. Expect delivery in early September. Check the sizing chart. No exchanges or refunds. Jerseys are $59.00 + tax + shipping.
Agile Team Store: teamstore.agile-sportswear.com/store/seacoast-century/
E-BIKE Notice: e-Bikes are welcome at the Seacoast Century with some caveats:
Riders acknowledge that electric assisted bicycles may be permitted at the Seacoast Century provided that such bikes are classified as bicycles under applicable state law, i.e., Class 1, 2, or 3 only. If a rider chooses to ride an electric assisted bicycle on the Seacoast Century routes, they must understand that the Seacoast Century may not provide support for an electric assisted bicycle.
Event Procedure and Safety
The Granite State Wheelers(GSW) Seacoast Century is our largest ride of the year. The event is limited to 900 riders. With a flat-to-rolling scenic route along the coastlines of New Hampshire and Maine (with a few hills in our 100-mile route), and a loop into Massachusetts, the Seacoast Century is a great ride. Many riders come back year after year making this event part of their annual vacation plans.
The Seacoast Century is a relaxed family-oriented event that many choose for their first Century or return each year to enjoy with friends.
We expect basic rider courtesy and safety:
• Calling ‘on your left’ when passing other riders and allowing a safe distance to pass.
• Sharing the road with vehicles, obeying traffic rules, and signal our intention to turn, stop, or pass.
• We expect riders to travel single-file on busy road sections, where single-file is required.
• No long pace lines – this is a ride, not a race.
We want to make great memories traveling along the scenic route that makes this event quite special. Please join the Granite State Wheelers for a memorable Seacoast Century ride, our 52nd!
Riders must follow all rules of the road, ride single file in traffic, not block roadways, and walk across bridges if so directed. Helmets must be worn at all times. The local police departments and ride ambassadors will monitor and assist riders.
Please help us to make this a safe and enjoyable experience for all. We work hard to build support with local towns and the states to offer this ride. Riders need to help us by riding safely and with courtesy to other vehicles and pedestrians to continue to offer this century.
The Seacoast Century tradition continues with a great ride that helps support bicycle safety and advocacy. Our aim is to provide an outstanding Century event that will bring you back to cycle the New England coast with us again.
We look forward to having you join us!
The Granite State Wheelers
Founded July 1971