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Special Olympics Northern California
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Events organized by Special Olympics Northern California
2 events
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Join Special Olympics Northern California for the coolest event of the year – the Bay Area 5K and Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. This timed run will take you along the beautiful Alameda beach. Each participant will receive a finisher medal with first through third place awards presented to top finishers in each age category. REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 5K AS FEES INCREASE ON 1/1/2026.
This event is part of the Bay Area 5K & Polar Plunge event. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume!
Event details and schedule
Event Schedule
8:30a.m. - 5K Registration Open
9:15a.m. - 5K Opening Ceremony
9:30a.m. - 5K Run Begins
10:00a.m. - Plunge Registration Opens
10:30a.m. - Race Course Cleared
11:30a.m. - Plunge Opening Ceremony, Costume Judging and Awards
12 noon - PLUNGE
There's more!
Want to do more for Special Olympics? Sign up to also do the Polar Plunge! All registered participants who pay the 5K registration fee AND raise a minimum of $125 will receive a Polar Plunge t-shirt and lunch. Visit PlungeCA.com for details.
Costumes are strongly encouraged for both the Polar Plunge and the 5K… Dress to Impress!
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Saturday, October 5, 2026 @Martinez Waterfront Park
1000 Riders. Two Bridges. One Mission.
The 17th Annual Bike the Bridges | Bands & Brews returns in support of Special Olympics Northern California. This year, we’re kicking it up a gear and aiming for 1,000 riders to join our iconic community fundraiser ride, capped by the rocking Bands & Brews afterparty at Waterfront Park in Martinez.
Come be a part of an epic day of biking, bridges, bravery and brews. With four different routes ranging from 25 miles to 100K, there’s a Bike the Bridges ride for you.
Ride. Rock. Raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics NorCal. Don’t miss your opportunity to cross bridges — and build some, too.
THE RIDE
This scenic ride encompasses the sweeping view of the Carquinez and Benicia Bridges. Choose from the 25 mile, 50K, 50 mile, or 100K (62 mi).
THE ROUTES
25 mile ride - $95
50K ride - $100
50 mi - $115
100K (62 mi) - $120
Prices increase on July 1, 2026
Support personnel and refueling still be available along the way as well as a SAG vehicle driving the routes to assist, support, and encourage cyclists.
PEDAL THE EXTRA MILE
Riders are encouraged to raise additional funds for Special Olympics by emailing family, friends and co-workers asking for online donations to support their fundraising efforts. In addition to the commemorative t-shirt, lunch, pint glass and 2 beer tickets, additional incentives can be earned at $300 (long-sleeve dryfit t-shirt) and $400 (Bike the Bridges bike jersey).
Event details and schedule
RIDE & BREWFEST SCHEDULE
7:30 am - Registration/Check-In opens for 100K riders
8:00 am - Registration /Check-In opens for 50 mile riders
8:30 am - Registration /Check-In opens for 50K riders
9:00 am - Registration/Check-In opens for 25 mile riders
11:00 am - Festival area opens, lunch for riders served, food trucks open, beer service begins
11:15 am - Live band performances start
1:30 pm - Rider awards and acknowledgements
1:45 pm - Live music continues
4:00 pm - Festivities end
For more information or any questions please email [email protected]
Cycling events nearby
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Distance: 34.3 km from Pleasant HillSun, Aug 09, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Velo Promo and Golden Chain Cyclists present the 5th :
SHEA CENTER
CRITERIUM
In Livermore
An Event of the 2026 California Cup Omnium
Held under USAC rules and permit 2026-16072
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Date: Sunday August 9, 2026
Location: Livermore, CA - Constitution at Collier Canyon Rd.
Registration: ONLINE ENTRY preferred, but day-of is available. (see below) https:www.bikereg.com/sheacentercriterium Check-in opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes before each event. Registration at Constitution at Collier Canyon, Livermore.
Directions: From Fwy 580 in Livermore, take the Airway Blvd exit and head north one block to North Canyons Parkway. Turn right and right again onto Constitution Drive. After passing Costco on your left, turn left and watch for signs indicating “Bike Race Parking”, in parking lots to the right. Registration and race HQ are at the front of the parking lot, facing Constitution Drive. Portable toilets are at the back of the parking lot. Follow signs and instructions to parking. Please do not take shorter routes via GPS suggestions.
Location for GPS: 2401 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, (but please follow above instructions)
Course: 0.88 mile flat lop, including the usual Shea/Early Birds course AND a long block out-and-back dogleg with a hairpin turn on Constitution. Three 90-degree right turns, and one left, as well as one hairpin right. Route: Collier Canyon, Gateway, Shea Center, Constitution (to hairpin), Collier Canyon. (Same as Oakland/Shea race last September). PLEASE stay out of business parking lots in the center of the course loop; while warming up in the area, obey stop signs and traffic lights. There is usually a great deal of traffic around Costco, only one block away.
Events*: minutes places value fee start limit
Category 3 45 6 $100 $50 8:00 a.m. 50
Category 4 40 6 $100 $50 8:55 50
Master 60& 65+ 1/2/3/4 45 6 $100 $50 9:45 50
Mast. 35+ 1/2/3 45 6 $100 $50 10:45 50
Master 50*+ 1/2/3 45 6 $100 $50 11:40 50
Shea Kids Race** 10 all awards $0 12:35 p.m. 50
Women 1/2/3/4/P 50 10 $200 $50 12:55 p.m. 50
Cat. 1/2/3/Pro 60 10 $200 $50 1:55 p.m. 65
2^nd Race $20 (may need to pay full fee online and get refund at reg)
Prizes: For the events listed as races, only .Cash (min. 30%) & tee shirts
How to Enter:
---Enter On-line at www.bikereg.com from now to August 2, 2026 for above fees plus on-line surcharge. From Aug 3-5, the fee on-line is $15 additional. No on-line entry after Aug 5 at midnight PST. You may need to sign and date your entry form/release at race registration desk. Race day entry available, see below.
---By Mail: You may still enter by mail, but if a group is filling, go on-line. By mail, send standard USAC entry form/release along with fee above (if Postmarked by Friday July 31) to Velo Promo/Shea, 19780 Soulsbyville Road, Soulsbyville, CA 95372. For those postmarked after, add $15. Note: indicate what category you are entering on check or form. Entries for several races in one envelope ok, but be sure to list race names on the outside. Envelopes without names of races on the outside may go to the wrong race.
---At Race: You may enter at the race, provided your event is not filled, for the above listed fee plus $15
2026 USAC license required (available at race). Entry fees include $3 NCNCA and $5.99 USAC insurance surcharges. Numbers will be provided. .One day licenses available for Novice (Cat 5).
Credit for another VP race will be given if you follow the below procedure by 5 pm Wednesday 8/6 letting us know that you can't compete. No credit issued if you plan to enter another race instead; no cash refunds. No substitutions (transferring to another rider) for cancellations. Procedure: Go to "Edit My Entry" link on the BikeReg.com registration page, in your confirmation email, or in your BikeReg account to access this credit system.
Champion Discounts: Champions pay normal fees up front; Current NorCal/Nevada District Criterium Champions and National Criterium Champions will get a refund at the reg desk of all but $9 per day if 1) their entry is received by the deadline above (otherwise they pay full fee, including late fee) and 2) they ride in the category they won the championship in (Master Champions may ride down in age, and ride for $9, and Juniors may ride up. District jersey is not required.
Rules: Free lap rule applies; bring wheels.
Further Info: (209) 604-1354. [email protected] www.velopromo.com
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Distance: 35 km from Pleasant HillSat, Sep 26, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Distance: 26.9 km from Pleasant HillSat, Oct 03, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Distance: 21 km from Pleasant HillSun, Oct 25, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming, and focused on focused on fun and participation over competition. OTC wants to introduce kids and families to how great the multisport life is through this USAT sanctioned event!
We celebrate participation!
For our regular Super Sprints, timing will be unofficial, and everyone wins for the regular Super Sprints. Kids of any age can choose Super Sprint x1 or Super Sprint x2.
And back from 2025, kids can choose to do the Super Sprint x2 competitive event - which will count towards the USAT Northern California Youth Series!
We will have volunteers around supporting safety and fun, making sure kid take breaks mid-swim if need -- and that they catch their breath before heading on towards the run course. Every competitor will be celebrated as they cross the finish line and will go home with an NEW FOR 2026 official USAT Splash and Dash medal, or a custom competitive wave medal.
Come on out and join the fun!
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Distance: 20.8 km from Pleasant HillSat, Apr 17, 2027 at 7:30 AM