2026 Ride the Harbor: Tour de Wellness

Ride the Harbor Cycling Event

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Enjoy the challenge of a 7.5 mi, 18 mi, or 52 mi ride through the natural beauty of Grays Harbor County on a perfect summer day (ages 16+). This sweeping journey through forests, farmlands, over rivers and hills has a spectacular finish right on the Pacific coast! The ride starts in McCleary and finishes in either Westport, Elma or Montesano (depending on your chosen distance). ALL Riders Must Be Ready to Start at 8 AM.

This is NOT a timed event, so we encourage you to choose a distance that is the best fit for your cycling skill level.

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Become a Team Captain and receive a FREE Team Captain Jersey ($90 value!) Have your family, friends and co-workers join you for an amazing ride! Form a team of 5 (including yourself), and you will receive a Captain's Jersey absolutely free.

Fundraising is not a requirement to participate but all registrations, purchases, and donations support Summit Pacific Medical Foundation which provides essential care and life-changing resources in our community. If you would like to learn more, volunteer to help or join our cause, please contact us at 360-495-5734 or email [email protected] .

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• 52 miles beginning in McCleary and ending in Westport. This route starts in McCleary and taking the old highway to Montesano, turning south and riding state route 107 (Blue Slough) into Cosmopolis. From there, you'll ride on highway 105 out to Westport, joining the Westport Light State Park trail and following it to the finish line at the viewing tower near the jetty. This route is on state highways and city streets, so we recommend riders have experience sharing the road with vehicles. Ages 16+
• $99.02 Early Bird Pricing Now registering Jan 21 – Apr 12
• Register for 52 Mile Advanced Ride
• $115.16 Standard Pricing Apr 13 – Jul 23
• 18 mile route starting from McCleary, and ending in Montesano. This is an intermediate ride. Ages 16+
• $77.50 Early Bird Pricing Now registering Jan 21 – Apr 12
• Register for 18 Mile Intermediate Ride
• $88.25 Standard Pricing Apr 13 – Jul 23
• McCleary to Elma, one way, mostly downhill ride for beginners. Ages 16+
• $77.50 Early Bird Pricing Now registering Jan 21 – Apr 12
• Register for 7.5 Mile Short Ride
• $88.25 Standard Pricing Apr 13 – Jul 23

Starting Line Location

Beerbower Park
100 S 3rd Street
McCleary, WA 98557

The first heat of riders will begin at 8 AM after some brief announcements.

2026 Ride the Harbor- Full Route (Please Note: Route subject to change.)

Creating a Team

We recommend riding with a team! Riding with a group can help motivate you to get out, log more miles, build friendships and can also help you be seen by drivers. Learning from the more experienced riders can help you build confidence, learn about proper gear, and can push you to become a stronger rider overall, not to mention you can save between 20-40% of your energy drafting in a group!

TEAM DISCOUNT: Teams consist of FIVE or more riders. If you would like to start a team, please reach out to the Event Coordinator before registering to receive a promo code for 10% off registration costs for you and your team members. Contact Jenelle at 360-495-5734 or [email protected] for a team promo code. Team Captains will receive a FREE Captain Jersey!

Shuttles and Transportation

Shuttles will be available back from Montesano & Westport on a limited basis for riders (if you are finishing in Elma, please arrange for your own transportation back to McCleary). Shuttle tickets are $10 and each cyclist will need their own ticket. Purchase tickets in the PRODUCTS section of registration. Shuttles will be departing approximately every 60-90 minutes on a first come, first serve basis.

Finish Line Festivities

Depending on your chosen route/distance, there will be different activities available to you. Once you have completed your ride and stopped in at your finish line’s check-out, please plan on hanging around the venue to pick up some refreshments. Our Westport Finish Line Pavilion will be located at the Viewing Tower Park near the jetty. You will find a yummy BBQ lunch, Beer Garden and a selection of beverages and electrolyte drinks in addition to water. We invite Elma & Montesano Finishers to stop by the Westport Pavilion after they have checked-out at their finish line, listen to some music and visit our vendor booths. Families are also welcome! As a rider, a BBQ lunch comes with your registration. If your family would like to attend, you can pre-purchase meal tickets in the products section of this website or meal tickets will be available for purchase onsite in Westport as well (based upon availability).

Ordering Jerseys and Captain's Jerseys

Design for 2026 jerseys are currently being worked on. We will update the site and send out an email to registered riders when they 2026 jerseys are ready to be ordered!

Are E-Bikes Allowed?

Yes. Local laws may restrict certain e-bike use on sidewalks, for example Class 3 will not be allowed on the final section of the Westport Light Trail. As the Ride the Harbor route mostly follows city streets and county highways, you may use Class 1 or Class 2 e-bikes. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to coordinate and streamline this aspect of the ride. Additionally, all e-riders must be self sufficient, and are responsible for charging their bikes and carrying the tools they need. We will have volunteer support crews (SAG vehicles) throughout the ride, however, we do not require that they be well versed in e-bikes. We cannot guarantee that they will be able to fix mechanical problems on e-bikes. Additionally, our support vehicles may not have bike racks that can carry the additional weight of an e-bike.

Inclement Weather

Unless we have unsafe conditions like the air quality issues due to wildfires, the ride will go on. Our volunteers still come out and staff all the necessary rest stops, our SAG drivers are committed to helping in whatever way they can, and the riders still depart at their appointed times. Rest assured, regardless of the forecast, the Tour de Wellness will go forward, and we urge you to come and enjoy the day with us. If riding in the rain is simply not your thing but you have raised funds, please come down and drop off any remaining donations and enjoy the BBQ lunch at the finish line! Most often, those who choose to soldier on find that riding in the face of adversity provides them with a more fulfilling experience and certainly epic stories to tell.

Event schedule

• Sun, April 12, 2026 11:59 PM - Early bird pricing for registration ends.
• Thu, July 23, 2026 12:00 AM - Registration Closes
• Sat, July 25, 2026 8:00 AM - Event Day!
• Fri, August 7, 2026 12:00 AM - ALL Fundraising donations due.