What is Biketoberfest?
Biketoberfest is Sustain Charlotte’s signature event -- and our largest fundraiser!
Now in its 12th year, this one-of-a-kind community adventure invites you to explore Charlotte’s diverse neighborhoods, visit local businesses, and discover the people, places, and experiences that make our city special.
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist, a casual rider, or simply looking for a fun day outdoors with family and friends, Biketoberfest is a memorable way to experience Charlotte while supporting Sustain Charlotte’s work to create a more equitable, connected, and healthy community.
How does it work?
Sustain Charlotte creates a route through Uptown and multiple surrounding neighborhoods, featuring stops at local businesses, landmarks, parks, greenways, and other destinations.
The route uses public streets, greenways, sidewalks, transit facilities, and other spaces that remain open to ordinary traffic and public use.
New this year, participants will use the mobile-friendly Goosechase platform to follow the route and complete missions for points!
Explore at your own pace while biking, walking, scootering, or using public transit (maybe even combining a few!).
There's no one way to experience Biketoberfest. And, as always, costumes are encouraged!
The adventure culminates in an after-party at Triple C Brewing featuring live music, local vendors, food and drinks for purchase, Triple C’s limited-release Biketoberfest Beer, and raffle drawings for prizes donated by generous local businesses.
How does fundraising work?
When you register, a personal fundraising page will be created for you. We’re asking every participant to extend their Biketoberfest impact by raising at least $100 through a personal gift and invitations to friends and family.
Fundraising is optional, but our collective opportunity is enormous: if 500 participants each reach their $100 goal, together we’ll raise $50,000 toward our $70,000 Biketoberfest goal.
You can get started by making a gift during registration. When prompted, apply the donation to your own fundraising page, and it will count toward your $100 goal.
Every dollar supports Sustain Charlotte’s year-round work to create safer streets, expand transportation choices, encourage responsible growth, and build a healthier, more equitable, and connected region.
What if I have more questions?
Read our Biketoberfest FAQ or contact us—we’re happy to help!
Event schedule
- Sun, October 11, 2026 11:30 AM - Optional Check-In at Triple C!
- Sun, October 11, 2026 12:00 PM - Official Kick-off at Triple C! Route Opens!
- Sun, October 11, 2026 4:30 PM - Route Closes!
- Sun, October 11, 2026 4:30 PM - Afterparty at Triple C: Live Music! Food & Drinks!
- Sun, October 11, 2026 5:30 PM - Raffle Drawings at Triple C!
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Route Participant: Child (12 and under)
Youth 12 and under are welcome to participate in Biketoberfest with a parent/legal guardian! Biketoberfest is not a race and is not timed. Participants go at their own pace and can complete as much as the route as they'd like!
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Register for Route Participant: Child (12 and under)
Youth 12 and under participate free!
Route Participant: Teen 13-17
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Register for Route Participant: Teen 13-17$28.74Aug 28 - Oct 11
Route Participant: Adult (18+)
Price changes in 7 days 4 hours-
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Register for Route Participant: Adult (18+)$39.44
Early Bird Special!
Now registering Aug 28 – Sep 14 -
$50.14Sep 14 – Oct 4
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$55.49Oct 5 – Oct 10
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$60.83Oct 11 – Oct 11
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Countdown to event
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Xylem | $10,000.00 |
| 2 | Crescent Communities | $10,000.00 |
| 3 | Lime | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | Terracon | $2,500.00 |
| 5 | Sun Raised Foods | $2,500.00 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Beth Suhr
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