Fenner Ride 2026

Fenner Ride 2026 Race Information

<p><strong>Saturday, October 24, 2026</strong><br /><b>Clyde L. Gracey Community Center</b><br /><strong>7:30 A.M.</strong></p> <p>October is a great time to get outside, enjoy the cooler temperatures, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that life has to offer. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the West Florida Wheelmen present the annual Fenner Ride on Saturday, October 24, 2026. <i>All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.</i></p> <p><strong>Fenner Ride 2026 Information:</strong></p> <p><strong>Registration will be open until October 24th! <br /></strong><strong>Make sure when registering to select the correct mileage you want to participate in 18-mile family fun, 44.6, 64.5, or 100.3 -mile century ride! </strong></p> <p><strong>All participants who register by October 1 will receive a t-shirt. Sizes are subject to availability at packet pickup, and changes cannot be made onsite.<br /></strong>Registration includes: event giveaways, fully supported rest stops, limited sag support, a post-ride meal provided by Sonny&#39;s BBQ, great prize opportunities, and a t-shirt for all participants. <br />Day-of-ride registration begins at 6:30 A.M. Day of registration does not guarantee a t-shirt.* This year there will be a staggered start. 100.3 mi riders begin at 7:30 A.M., 64.5 mi riders begin at 7:40 A.M., 44.6 mi riders begin at 7:50 A.M., and all other riders at 8 A.M.<b></b></p> <p>Online registration will close on Friday, October 23 at 3:00 PM. In-person registration will be available at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office from 3:00–6:00 PM, with day-of registration beginning at 6:30 AM at the Clyde L. Gracey Community Center.</p> <p><b>Packet Pick-Up Information:</b><br />Packet pick-up will be at the home of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida located at 1320 Creighton, Pensacola, FL 32504. Packet pick-up is on Friday, October 23rd from 10 AM- 6:30 PM. <br />This will be a drive-thru pick-up. Please do not exit your vehicle. As you enter our parking lot, you will veer to the left and circle the building. Stop at the open garage doors to get your items. As you exit, please be cautious as it is a tight turn to not hit the building. You may also register and pick up your packet on the morning of the ride starting at 6:30 am.</p> <p><b>What is Fenner Ride?<br /></b>A bike ride takes cyclists from the historic city of Milton, all the way to the woodlands of the Blackwater Forest, and back again. Along the way, the winding course gives a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida’s native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery. </p> <p>This cycling event is dedicated to the memory of Fenner McConnell and Matt Wantz. Both men were avid cyclists and former members of the West Florida Wheelmen. Dr. Fenner McConnell, a medical examiner for a four-county district in the Panhandle, was killed in 1998 by a hit-and-run driver as he rode his bicycle across the Bob Sikes Bridge, which connects Pensacola to Santa Rosa Island. Matt was tragically killed while working in a local bike shop. </p> <p><strong>Questions? <br /></strong>Please contact <a href="mailto:bbbs&#64;bbbsnwfl.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bbbs&#64;bbbsnwfl.org</a> or call 850-433-5437 or visit us at 1320 Creighton Road Pensacola Florida. </p>