Ride the Hurricane 2026

About the Event

Each year on the first Sunday in August, cyclists have the extraordinary opportunity to ride the iconic Hurricane Ridge road when it is closed to all motor vehicles. Starting the round-trip ride at sea level from the Port Angeles City Pier, cyclists ascend through the Olympic National Park, past old growth fir, distant glaciers, and Alpine Meadows, to the stunning viewpoints of Hurricane Ridge.

Ride Registration includes entry to a car-free ride up Hurricane Ridge Road, which is closed to motor vehicles during the event, seven aid stations with a variety of snacks (including our famous Ride the Hurricane truffles), bike mechanic services, EMT on standby, and emergency radio services along the route. It also includes the After Party on the Pier, with a taco bar catered by local favorite Little Devil's Lunchbox, draft beer, and other refreshments. All is included in your registration! You'll have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for non-cycling guests for the Party on the Pier during registration.

Races Offered

Courtesy Registration

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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$0.00

Deferred Registration from 2025

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$0.00

Early Bird/ SOLD OUT!

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$110.00

Earned Entry

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$0.00

Last Chance

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$175.00

National Park Champion

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$350.00

Standard Registration/SOLD OUT!

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 36 Miles

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$145.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Port Angeles.

thermostat Temperature

14.4° / 21.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.2° / 21.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:10

nightlight Sunset

20:24

About Port Angeles

Learn more about the host city, Port Angeles.

Port Angeles is the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. It's a great place to start for a trip to Hurricane Ridge and the rest of Olympic National Park. Outdoor sports like kayaking, biking or hiking are very popular, while the quaint shops attract shoppers downtown and the expansive waterfront provides relaxation. Beautiful Pacific beaches are nearby, and the lavender fields and berry farms between Port Angeles and Sequim beckon all summer.