7 cycling events in San Diego, California
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find cycling events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
San Diego
7 events in San Diego-
Sun, Mar 01, 2026 at 9:00 AM
On March 1, Charlie Brown will start pedaling from San Diego to St. Augustine to raise money for the Sua Sponte Foundation, which supports the Rangers and family members of the First Ranger Battalion. His support crew consists of fellow First Ranger Battalion alumnus, Scotty Rezendes.
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
San Diego's Favorite Cycling Event! - Voted Best GranFondo in America & Top 10 Best Century Ride in the USA
Welcome to the ultimate celebration of cycling, flavor, and the breathtaking San Diego waterfront! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey at the Southern California-Italian fusion extravaganza – our Gran Fondo awaits!
More Than a Century Ride
🚴 Routes: Choose Your Path, Seize Your Glory! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a weekend warrior, our event caters to all levels. Pick your challenge from our diverse route options: 101, 60, or 34 miles. As you pedal through the stunning landscapes, know that every mile brings you closer to the full GranFondo experience!
🏅 Swag: Earn Your Medal, Revel in Victory! Cross the finish line triumphantly, and the cheers of the crowd will resonate with your achievement. Your reward? A well-deserved medal, the tangible proof of your cycling prowess. But the celebration doesn't stop there – brace yourself for the Fantastic Finish extravaganza!
🎉 Fantastic Finish Celebration – Unleash the Festivities! Immerse yourself in the post-ride revelry at our Fantastic Finish Celebration! Live music will set the stage for your triumph, and the bike valet ensures your trusty steed is taken care of. Delight your taste buds at the Italian Pasta Fest and quench your thirst at the Seek Beer Co. - Beer Garden – the perfect way to relish your victory!
🌇 SoCal Meets Italy – A Fusion of Culture and Cycling! Picture this: the vibrant energy of Southern California seamlessly blending with the charm of Italy against the backdrop of San Diego's picturesque waterfront. It's a two-day festival that goes beyond cycling – it's an immersion into a world where passion for food, fitness, and community collide.
🏞️ Downtown San Diego – The Perfect Host! Our event unfolds in the heart of beautiful Downtown San Diego. The cityscape adds an urban flair to your cycling adventure, making every turn and twist of the route an exploration of San Diego's charm.
🚵♂️ Gran Fondo Highlights: Challenging Routes & Exciting Competitions! Feel the rush as you tackle challenging and inspiring routes that cater to the cyclist in you. Engage in the thrill of timed King and Queen of the Mountain competitions – an opportunity to showcase your climbing prowess. The Bike & Fitness Expo awaits, where you can explore the latest trends and innovations in the cycling world.
🍝 Italian Feast – Savor the Flavorful Finale! Cap off your cycling odyssey with an Italian Feast at the Finish. Indulge in delectable dishes that celebrate the essence of Italy, bringing a delicious conclusion to your GranFondo adventure.
Presenting Sponsor
🚀 Join Us for an Epic Experience! Are you ready to be part of a cycling spectacle like no other? Embrace the challenge, savor the flavor, and revel in the community spirit at our GranFondo. Secure your spot today and gear up for a weekend of cycling, festivities, and memories that will last a lifetime! 🚴🍝🎉
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Join the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego for the 2026 Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk., a movement that brings our community together to educate, spread awareness, and make a difference for the people we love who live with epilepsy.
This event is dedicated to the memory of Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. Click here to learn more about Sharon and helmet safety.
After you cross the finish line, there will be a community picnic with live music, food trucks, lawn games, and more. We encourage families to bring their own blankets, beach chairs, and umbrellas.
Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. San Diego is a 15-mile Bike Ride or 5K Run/Walk, but it’s more than that.
It matters because
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1 in 10 will have a seizure in their lifetime
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1 in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy
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50,000 San Diegans live with epilepsy
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3.4 million individuals nationwide are affected by epilepsy
Epilepsy is more than seizures. Every story matters in this fight. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to meet our San Diego community affected by epilepsy and read personal stories of why this matters.
Schedule of events
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8:00am: Registration opens and packet pick-up
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9:15am: 15-mile Bike Ride start
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10:00am: 5K Run/Walk start
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11:00am to 1:00pm: Community picnic featuring music by The Uninvited
Sharon's Ride get-together-1
Registration and fundraising
Funds raised from Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 50,000 people affected by epilepsy here in San Diego.
People with epilepsy need our support more than ever. 80% of your registration fee is used for our no-cost programs and services to anyone affected by epilepsy.
- Register as an individual, join a team, or create your own team.
- With your registration, you will receive a FREE commemorative San Diego Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. T-shirt. (T-shirt sizes must be placed by April 15 to guarantee your size. After April 15, t-shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis until we run out.)
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Discount pricing for kids ages 6 to 12. Ages 0 to 5 are FREE to register and have the option to add a t-shirt for $10. Age-based prices adjusted at checkout.
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Everyone who registers will become a fundraiser and be able to create their own personal fundraising page. Share your personal story and encourage your friends, family members, and co-workers to support you and donate to your page.
Click here for fundraising ideas.
There will be exciting incentives, challenges, and prizes for individual fundraisers.
Click here for the rewards.
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Your supporters will donate directly to your individual fundraising page, not your team page. Your team page will reflect the cumulative amount of individual fundraising from team members. Teams raising $500 or more by April 15 will be given a professionally printed team sign. Top ten largest teams who have raised $2,500 or more by April 15 will be provided a tent.
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We encourage everyone to bring your own personalized team signs and swag for the celebration.
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Take photos during your ride, run, or walk and share them with us. Use #EpilepsySD and #SharonsRide and tag @epilepsysd on Instagram and Facebook.
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 5:30 AMSee full details
Ride The Bridge - Bike The Bay!
19th Annual Bike The Bay - August 23, 2026
San Diego's finest annual cycling event across the Coronado Bridge and around the bay. A fun time for all ages and all skill levels.
Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. This non-competitive community bike ride is for riders of all abilities and will take you on a scenic, and primarily flat ride, around the San Diego Bay via the Bayshore Bikeway. Along the way, riders will travel through the surrounding cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and National City before finishing back at the start/finish line at Embarcadero Marina Park in downtown San Diego.
Not only will the scenic 25-mile route travel through all five of these very diverse communities but it will also allow riders their only opportunity of the year to ride over the beautiful Coronado Bay Bridge. All riders will return to San Diego for a post-ride festival with food, beverage, beer garden, and entertainment.
The Bike the Bay ride is a fun and non-competitive ride for cyclists of all abilities. We encourage the “go slow and say hello” model. The safety of all riders is our highest priority. Please observe the following rules/restrictions so everyone can enjoy a fun and safe ride:
Helmets are mandatory for all riders
Riders must be over the age of 10 years old to participate
Riders should use bike lanes when available and safe, and ride as close to the right-hand side of the road as practicable.
Riders must obey all rules of the road, traffic signals, crossing signals, and stop signs at all times.
Watch downhill speeds and stay in control at all times.
Unfortunately, due to the significant time and cost of planning this amazing event, we are not able to offer refunds.
Have FUN, be SAFE and ENJOY the ride!
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Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Register for California's 14th Annual Bike Ride & Beer Festival 2026! BIKES & BEERS Cycling Event Series is back at ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY for the Best Bike Ride & Beer Event in the business! Ride a 15, 30, or 45-mile route through the beautiful area of San Diego, California followed by a post-ride Beer Festival! Bikes & Beers SAN DIEGO is the area's premier cycling event departing from ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY and traveling the scenic roads of San Diego, CA. All rides feature morning fuel stations, marked routes, GPS turn-by-turn instruction, rest stops, refreshments, ride marshals, and SAG support. Finish back at ALESMITH BREWING COMPANY for a beer festival atmosphere of rewarding craft beers, live music, a charity raffle & much more!
This is a ride for everyone - All riding levels are welcome!
WHAT IS BIKES & BEERS:
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Pick your ride distance and create a team of friends & family (optional)
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Mark your calendar for a fun day of cycling and craft beer!
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Pre Ride:
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Check in a half hour before your start time
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We'll provide parking & further ride info in email instructions
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Enjoy free coffee & fresh pastries
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Local bike shops offering last-minute tune-ups
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Ride your distance with ride leaders
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Fully marked routes & GPS turn-by-turn instructions
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Mechanical support vehicle
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Rest stops with snacks & refreshments
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It's time to enjoy (2) complimentary beers on us!
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Official co-branded Bikes & Beers Pint Glass for every rider
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Bikes & Beers high-quality neoprene koozies
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Enjoy the food trucks, live music, games
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Check out our Bikes & Beers merch tent & snack stand
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Live raffle with $2,000+ in prizes!
- Join & Post your photos on our Facebook Page
- Keep in touch with your newly made cycling friends!
*Further event information will be communicated in emails after registration and in the days and weeks leading up to event day!
WHAT YOU'LL GET:
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Official Bikes & Beers X ALESMITH 2026 Pint Glass
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(2) ALESMITH Craft Beers are ON US!
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High-Quality Neoprene Beer Koozies
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Raffle Ticket with a Chance to WIN PRIZES!
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Collectable Bike Plate - Event Photos!
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Unique Pretzels & Athletic Non-Alcoholic Beer
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Entry into the Post-Ride Party with LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE, GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS & MORE!
NEW TO OUR 2026 EVENTS:
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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS - At least (3) photographers will be snapping pics of your Bikes & Beers experience during pre-ride, during the ride, and post-ride! We have amazing photo ops!
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER OPTIONS - Still want to ride with us but don't want the alcohol? We now have Athletic Brewing sponsoring all our events! Looks for the blue tent and cooler full of flavorful non-alcoholic brews!
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COLLECTABLE BIKE PLATES - At check-in, you'll receive a collectible event wristband and bike plate designed just for this event! They look awesome!
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SPONSOR SNACKS & GIVEAWAYS - Morning coffee, fresh pastries, post-ride pretzel necklaces, recovery protein & much more!
IT'S A CELEBRATION OF CYCLING AND CRAFT BEER!
Riders will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a brand-new bike and a ton of other prizes including a private brewery tour and cycling gear!
Benefitting local cycling charities to help improve the cycling conditions in your area. Have fun, and give back!
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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 6:40 AMSee full details
Mark your calendars for event #3 of the San Diego Triathlon Series & the Triple Crown of Triathlon
📅 Sunday, October 11, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA – Mission Bay
Proud Host of the 2026 USAT State Championships 🏆
The XTERRA WETSUITS Mission Bay Triathlon is proud to once again host the 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships — featuring Age Group, High School, and Club Championships!
Olympic Distance / Sprint Distance / Duathlon / Aquabike / Aquathlon
What This Means for Racers:
🥇 State Champion Titles
Compete for the honor of being crowned California State Champion in your triathlon division (Sprint or International), as well as in High School and Club categories. Olympic Distance / Sprint Distance
🎽 Coveted State Champion Jersey
1st place winners in each age group, high school, and special category earn the exclusive right to purchase and wear the official California State Championship jersey.
🚩 Club State Championships
All State Championships also serve as the Club State Championships. Clubs (age group & high school) can earn the designation of Top Club in California and win a Club State Champion banner from USA Triathlon.
🎟️ Qualification for Nationals
Sprint Triathlon → Qualifies you for Sprint Nationals
International Triathlon → Qualifies you for Olympic-Distance Nationals
Top 35% of finishers or top 5 athletes (whichever is greater) qualify.
State Championships after June 1, 2026, qualify athletes for both 2026 AND 2027 Nationals.
🎓 High School Championships
Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in high school and up to six (6) months post-graduation.
Exemption: All athletes who finish a State High School Championship race will automatically qualify for Sprint Nationals, provided they are age 15 or older by December 31, 2026.
🌍 Open to all athletes — residency in California is not required.
Why Race Mission Bay?
Race in San Diego’s iconic Mission Bay, claim your place on the podium, and showcase your achievement in the California State Championship Jersey. 🚴♂️🏊♀️🏃♀️
👉 Don’t miss your moment to race, win, and represent — Register today!
Join us at the birthplace of the sport for the XTERRA Wetsuits Mission Bay Triathlon!
2026 is the 38th annual XTERRA Wetsuits Mission Bay Triathlon benefitting Life Sports Foundation. San Diego is the Birthplace of Triathlon! In 1974, the first Mission Bay Triathlon was as a run-bike-swim-run event on Fiesta Island by the San Diego Track Club. Every year competitors from around the country and from around the world, come to Mission Bay to celebrate the birthplace triathlon. We invite you to become part of this wonderful legacy event and become part of history!
The event offers races for adults and kids, from complete beginners to seasoned Professionals. There are many different races going on simultaneously, and while a traditional Triathlon is Swim / Bike / Run, KOZ Events, the organizer of the San Diego Triathlon Series, offers more of a Multisport Race. Our race is very inclusive and we make triathlon accessible to as many people as possible. We have the traditional Swim/bike/ Run Triathlon but we offer so much more. If you do not like swimming, we have the Duathlon which is a Run/ Bike/ Run, if you don’t want to bike then choose the Aquathlon Swim / Run, or if you don’t want to run choose the Aquabike Swim/Bike. We even have a Mini Distance Triathlon for beginners that want to try out the sport. We even offer free training groups every week to help people get started, train, and get connected to the San Diego Triathlon Community.
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Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Ride the hidden, unridden, and forbidden San Diego to support pancreatic cancer research!
Cycle through scenic areas of San Diego on November 8th to support pancreatic cancer research in the 12th Annual Jim Krause Memorial Charity Cycling Ride the Point. The ride starts and ends at Liberty Station and includes exclusive routes through Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and Sorrento Valley. This ride takes participants through historic neighborhoods and past some of the most scenic areas of San Diego, some that are only open once a year for this event. The event has volunteers along the route, SAG, and five fully stocked rest stops to support the riders.
Ride the Point has three distances to accommodate diverse levels of cycling experience. The 5-mile Family Fun Ride is a relatively flat course on bike paths along beautiful San Diego Bay and is perfect for cruisers, beginning riders, challenged athletes, and families. The 25 and Metric Century are street rides with exclusive routes and challenging climbs around scenic San Diego. This is a boutique ride limited to 600 riders to ensure an unforgettable experience. The public is invited to the free healthy lifestyle expo at Oggi’s in Liberty Station from 9 am until 2 pm with local vendors, music, and refreshments.
Local Clubs & Organizations
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USA Swimming Club. 2 members.
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USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 148 members.
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Club[email protected] (714) 686-7953
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USA Swimming Club. 43 members.
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Club[email protected] (208) 724-2229