Obliteride Day
On Obliteride morning, be part of the excitement as you complete your Obliteride bike ride or 5K with an amazing community united to cure cancer faster. Then, let’s celebrate! We’ll have food, music, and drinks waiting after you cross the finish line until 6 p.m. at Gas Works Park in Seattle.
What is Obliteride Day?
Saturday, August 12, is the day of our bike rides and 5K walk/run in Seattle. Show up early, head to the starting line, and feel the thrill as you complete your 25-, 50-, or 100-mile bike ride or 5K walk/run with your fellow participants.
All routes will start at the University of Washington E-18 parking lot and finish at Gas Works Park. Start times for each route are below:
100-mile ride: 6:30 a.m.
50-mile ride: 7:30 a.m.
25-mile ride: 8:30 a.m.
5K walk/run: 9 a.m.
After you complete your Obliteride, let’s celebrate! We’ll have food, music, and drinks by the finish line until 6 p.m.
Guests and virtual participants are invited to cheer participants at Gas Works Park — plus, they will be able to purchase food and drink tickets. More details coming soon!
Live Entertainment
Start Line DJ & Host
Official DJ of the Seattle Seahawks DJ SupaSam
Finish Line Host
Seattle Seahawks GameDay host Gee Scott
Finish Line DJs
KPNW DJ Marco Collins and KEXP DF Eva Walker
Safety and Support
Carefully Created Routes
Our family-friendly 5K has been updated for 2023 with a new route! The walk/run is on a paved area, with mostly foot and bike traffic. Our updated bike routes share the road with cars. They have signage, rest stops, support vehicles, and traffic control support. Please note: NO pets will be allowed on our bike or 5K routes, at the Friday Night Party, or at the Saturday Celebration. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Rest Stops and Snacks
Bike stops offer snacks, drinks, mechanical (bike) support and medical support if needed. Lunch will be provided for 100-mile riders at the mid-point rest stop. The 5K stop includes water, bathrooms, and encouragement. Our volunteers and staff make stops a fun way to recharge!
Support and Gear Vehicles
SAG (support and gear) vehicles track riders on all bike routes. If you need assistance, hail a SAG vehicle or call the emergency number on your wristband.
What We Need From You
To make our day safe and fun, we need help from you.
- Be prepared: Watch the weather and bring appropriate clothing for rain — and sunblock for sun. Choose and train for the route that works for you. And if anything comes up during your ride or 5K, call support.
- Stay on your marked route, cooperate with law enforcement, and give right-of-way to emergency vehicles.
- A helmet is required for ALL bike riders.
- Obliteride is not a race. Some Obliteriders are new to group riding. Come prepared to be patient and helpful.
- Educate yourself about cycling safety. Use hand signals to turn and voice to pass, do not wear earphones, and give others sufficient room to ride. Cross railroad tracks at right angles and stay aware of hazardous road conditions.
- Wear your Obliteride wristband all weekend. It comes in your packet and has the emergency contact number on it.
- Call 911 in an emergency.
Parking and Accommodations
Parking
Complementary parking will be available at the University of Washington start line, in the E1 parking lot.
Shuttles will be provided at the Gas Works Park finish line to transport participants and their bikes back to the start line.
Bike Rental
Get BOGO rentals at Recycled Cycles! Obliteride participants get a two-day rental for the price of one ($20 value). And Outdoors For All offers adaptive bicycle rental options for Obliteride participants. They have recumbent trikes and handcycles available to rent for $40 per day.
Rentals can easily be returned at the Obliteride finish line. Simply leave your bike at the bike parking racks designated for rental returns and we’ll take it from there!
Once you register, check out your Participant Center for more information on how to reserve a bike.
Finish Line Recovery
Join us at the finish line for stretching sessions led by The Yoga Shala to help you recover at the end of Obliteride Day. Stop by the recovery tent at the top of every hour to join a short, beginner-level yoga session with a focus on stretching and recovery. Obliteride participants also receive one complimentary class at The Yoga Shala before Obliteride Weekend. Once you register, check out your Participant Center for more information on how to sign up for your class.
The individuals affiliated with the Yoga Shala program are not employees or agents of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Your participation in Yoga Shala or any other training program is at your sole risk. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is not responsible for any information, services or other materials provided by Yoga Shala, and disclaims all liability for any injury you may experience by using such program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem, you should consult a licensed health care provider before beginning any training program.
Powerful, Together!
Obliteriders take action and make a difference. We can’t wait to welcome you this year.