What are the Finish The Ride courses like; is it on bike paths or city streets; are there hills?

The 12-mile ride is a great ride for new cyclists and families; almost entirely on the bike paths of Santa Clarita with just a little bit of hills to give you a challenge.

The 25-mile ride is an advanced beginner to intermediate ride mostly along the beautiful bike paths of Santa Clarita, with less than 1000 feet of elevation gain.

The 62-mile ride is an advanced-level metric-century ride with 3,500 feet of elevation gain. The route starts along the beautiful bike paths of Santa Clarita, travels along scenic canyons to Acton, before making its way back around Vasquez Rocks and onto the bike paths of Santa Clarita.

Will the streets be closed?

Streets will not be closed for Finish The Ride. The 12 and 25 mile rides are almost entirely on bike paths. A portion of the 62 mile ride travels along roads that are not closed to traffic. Each ride is fully supported by staff, marshals, and sag wagons.

Is it a round trip?

Yes. All Finish The Ride events start and end at: West Creek Park, Santa Clarita - 24247 Village Cir Dr, Valencia, CA 91354.

What kind of bike should I use for Finish the Ride?

Any bike will do for Finish The Ride - road bikes, racing bikes, beach cruisers, hybrids, fixies, BMX bikes, mountain bikes, etc. For the longer rides, it is recommended that you have sufficient gears to be able to climb some long steep hills.

Can I ride an e-bike in Finish The Ride?

Yes, we allow class 1 and 2 e-bikes in Finish The Ride, in pedal assist mode only.

Can I get my bike tuned up before the ride?

Yes, there will be free repair and tune-up stations available at the ride -- before and after. A bicycle mechanic will also be at a rest stop that helps with any simple repairs.

Is there a time limit to any of the rides? Is it a race?

Not at all. Speeds will vary from person to person, and no one will be left behind on the routes. The riders are fully supported with sag wagons and marshals to guide the riders.

It is not a race, the longer rides are considered training rides, meaning some people use them as training for other more strenuous rides in the future.

Are the rides timed?

No, the Finish The Ride routes are not timed.

Are there pit stops?

There will be several pit stops. There are 5 pit stops on the Metric Century route.

What if I get tired and can’t finish?

There will be ride marshals and other event staff with radios and a sag wagon available to pick up fatigued or injured participants and bring them back to the end event expo where they can rest and receive any minor first aid.

Are helmets required?

Yes, helmets will be required for all participating cyclists. Please bring your own.

Are dogs allowed to participate?

Yes, dogs are more than welcome to participate in the 12-mile ride and at the post-event expo provided they are on a leash.

What are the Finish The Run courses like; are they on city streets; are there hills?

The 5K and 10K are flat, fun, runs/walks along the beautiful bicycle and pedestrian paths of Santa Clarita. They are not on the roads.

Is it a round trip?

Yes. All Finish The Run events start and end at West Creek Park, Santa Clarita - 24247 Village Cir Dr, Valencia, CA 91354.

Is there a time limit to any of the runs?

Not at all. Speeds will vary from person to person, and no one will be left behind on the routes. The runs are timed but are not required to race.

Are the runs timed?

The 5K and 10K Finish The Run events are chip timed.

What if I get tired and can’t finish?

There will be event staff with radios and a support vehicle available to pick up fatigued or injured participants and bring them back to the end event expo where they can rest and receive any minor first aid.

Are there water stations?

There is 1 water station for the 5K and 2 stations for the 10K.

Are dogs allowed to participate?

Yes, dogs are more than welcome to participate in all runs and at the post-event Expo provided they are on a leash. There is also a 1K Puppy Run specifically for dogs.

Do I have to register before the day of the event?

No. Registration will be available starting at 6 am on the day of the event. However, there will be a price increase of $10 if you register on the day of the event compared to pre-registration - see prices listed earlier on this page.

Can I change the distance I ride or run after I’ve registered?

Yes, but if the price for the event is different, an upgrade fee will be required. No refund will be given if you switch to a shorter event with a lower registration fee.

For help needed, please contact Events@StreetsAreForEveryone.org or call (844) 884-7233 Ext. 801.

If I’m riding a tandem bike, do I or my partner register as one person or two?

Register as two people as you will both be getting a free t-shirt or socks, both be eligible for the free raffle, medal, etc.

Do children participate for free?

Any child under the age of 14 is required to participate with a parent or guardian. However, children who are not actively participating in the event (riding in strollers, behind bicycles, etc) can participate for free.

Are there any age limits?

Yes:

Anyone below 14 needs to be accompanied by a parent on both the Ride and Run.

The minimum ages for each event are:

Finish the Ride:

• 12 Mile = 5 years old.

• 25 Mile = 8 years old.

• 62 Mile = 15 years old.

Finish The Run:

• 5K = 5 years old.

• 10K = 8 years old.

If you have a question or would like an exception to these age limits, please email Events@StreetsAreForEveryone.org.

Do I have to pre-register my child?

Yes, all participants must register before the event start. Children who are in strollers or other carriers and not actively participating in the event do not need to register and may participate for free.

Do I have to ride/run with my child?

Yes. Children under 14 are required to participate with their parents or legal guardian. Also, a parent or legal guardian is required to sign the waiver form for the child who is participating.

Where do I park?

Parking will be available at surrounding lots in Heritage Park.

Is there a bag check where I can store my personal belongings?

No, we do not provide a bag check on the day of the event. Please plan accordingly.

Should I bring my own water bottle?

We do recommend that you bring your own water bottle, but free water will be available to all riders and volunteers at the pit stops, water stations, finish line, and at the end event expo.

What kind of refreshments will you have?

Water, water with electrolytes, and free drink samples from vendors will be available. Free snacks and drinks will be available at each pit stop and at the Finish Line.

There will be great food trucks at the end event expo! A percentage of the cost of any food purchased at the Street Safety Expo will be donated to Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE).

The 2023 Finish The Ride jerseys are sold for $50 apiece. Finish The Run tech shirts sell for $30. Jerseys do run small, so we recommend ordering one size up.

Jerseys and tech shirts are available for purchase during the registration process, on the day of the event at our merchandise table or here: at our merchandise store.

Sign up to be a Fundraiser for SAFE and receive a jersey or tech shirt for free (along with other perks) when you reach the goal of $500.

Select the option to become a fundraiser on the event registration form to sign up!

The Event Expo gives riders, runners, and their friends and family a chance to hang out, relax and celebrate their accomplishments.

There will be snacks, live music, dancing, a costume contest and free samples given out at the vendor booths.

We will have lots of vendor booths focusing on products related to street safety and green living.

There is also an awesome raffle that benefits Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE).

Are non-registered people able to come to the end event venue?

Yes. Anyone is welcome to come to the end event expo and enjoy the atmosphere.

Thank you for your interest in helping out! We are always looking for volunteers to help before, during, or after the event. Please email Volunteer@StreetsAreForEveryone.org and we will get back to you to see how you could best work with us.

If you would like to sponsor the event please contact Sponsor@StreetsAreForEveryone.org.

To donate to our street safety work, you can either:

1. Donate through PayPal.

2. Donate through Finish The Ride Registration Site.

3. Mail a check or money order to:

   Streets Are For Everyone

   1110 N Virgil Ave, Suite 353, Los Angeles, CA 90029.

Proceeds will go to benefit Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE).

Streets Are For Everyone is a non-profit 501c3 whose mission is aiming 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.

Registration Policy – Streets Are For Everyone, the non-profit organizer of Finish the Ride and Finish The Run, does not authorize refunds at any time. However, know that the fees for the ride or run will go to a great cause: supporting Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE), a non-profit 501c3 whose mission is aiming to improve the quality of life for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike by working to reduce traffic caused fatalities to Zero.

No Show Policy – If you cannot attend the event and/or do not show up for the event, you can request that your registration cost be transferred to a later event produced by Streets Are For Everyone.

Another option is to request that the amount of registration paid for the event be donated to Streets Are For Everyone. In this case, a letter acknowledging your tax-deductible donation would be sent to you as evidence of your donation.

Your entry spot and event items will be released and sold to event day-of registrants. Included registration items such as medals, free t-shirts, and free socks will not be mailed to participants who do not participate in the event they signed up for. Merchandise that you purchased as part of your event registration will be sent to you.

Natural Disaster Policy – If an Act of God/Terrorism/Community Disaster/Epidemic Outbreak occurs, what happens?

1. We make decisions based on safety first.

2. The municipality will also make a decision.

3. The event date will be altered as seen fit by the event management and the city where the event is being held.

4. Participants in a postponed event will be transferred to the rescheduled date or a different event at no charge.

Why?

We do not save any money if the event is postponed or you choose not to participate. We have paid for every supply and service needed for that event and all supplies or services associated with that event, regardless of the outcome. These include paying for permits, our staff, offices, and administration costs all year. It’s not ideal, and nobody likes wasting money, but we, unfortunately, cannot predict what will happen on the day of the event.