Tour De Charleston

Tour De Charleston

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Charleston, IL 61920 US

Events:

• 12.5 mile
• 25 mile
• 50 mile
• Kids' Races

Description: 4 kids' races by age groups starting at 8:00am. 3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles. Timed Rides – Overall winner trophies plus first and second place awards for all age divisions. Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside. Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston shirt for all adult races. Must register by 9/13 to be guaranteed an event shirt. Food and water stations along race route. No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed. Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals. Festival at Mike & Stan’s 11am-2pm. Food Truck starting at 11am. Music –Live band: The Chamber Presents Local Artist Absent Ground, in outdoor space 11:30 am-1:30 pm (weather permitting). Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.

Course Links:

• 50 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43947735
• 25 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40187827
• 12.5 Mile: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39947964

Age groups for awards: 18 and under, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and over

Packet Pickup: Friday, September 27th, at the Charleston Chamber 8:30 am- 6 pm and Saturday, September 28th, in the lobby of City Hall 7 am to 8:30 am