2024 California Challenge

We are currently at event capacity. If you would like to ride or volunteer and are not registered, you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist by emailing hannahs@weareprojecthero.org. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.

2024 California Challenge

October 13 - 19, 2024

Fundraising commitment deadline: August 28

2024 FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION STRUCTURE:  

Please note that there is a fundraising commitment for all participant types and a small registration fee.

ABOUT THE RIDE:

Commitment Deadline for the 2024 California Challenge:  

The final day for fundraising to qualify for registration for the California Challenge will be Wednesday, August 28. Riders who have not raised enough funds to qualify for registration in the 2024 California Challenge on that date are eligible for donation to Project Hero or transferability to a 2025 Challenge event.

This ride is rated Category "A" (very difficult)

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE! 

There is a $75 (non-refundable and non-transferable) registration fee for all rider types for all 2024 Project Hero Challenge Rides.

SINGLE DAY RIDE

If you are unable to join us for the entire ride you may participate in any one day of the Challenge. SINGLE DAY RIDER REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY 6:00 PM on October 13, 2024. ABSOLUTELY NO "DAY OF EVENT" REGISTRATION.

Single day riders must pay the non-refundable/non-transferable $75 registration fee and raise a single-day minimum fundraising amount of $150 per day. Specific day(s) are selected during the registration process.

Due to demand and logistics, single-day riders are limited to a maximum of TWO days per event (whether consecutive or nonconsecutive days), setting a fundraising commitment of $300. All riders participating in more than two days will be required to raise the fundraising minimum for the full week for their corresponding participation type.

VOLUNTEERS

If you are interested in volunteering for a Challenge. Please send an email to info@weareprojecthero.org with your name, the Challenge you are interested in supporting, and the role(s) you feel you would be able to assist with. Please include any information on why you feel you are qualified for the role, and if referred, include that person's name. We receive many requests for volunteers but are only allowed to approve a limited amount of focused groups to help assist in a successful event. A team member will reach out to you if a position is open for the event to discuss the possibility of volunteering. We appreciate your interest in supporting Project Hero. 

RIDER PAGES

To find your rider page or to sponsor a rider, please visit the search for a rider page.

To login to access your rider page, please LOGIN HERE. Note: You must FIRST REGISTER with the buttons above to have a rider page.

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:

If you register for an event and reach your required fundraising commitment, you automatically qualify to participate. Just make sure you reach your fundraising minimum before the commitment deadline of August 28. Although we will no longer be making selections to determine who will be participating in Challenge Rides, it’s important that you stay connected with your local HUBs to support your training efforts.

Minimum Fundraising Commitments: 

Wounded Warrior - $700

Non-injured Active Duty or Veteran - $1,500

General Public - $4,000

Single Day Riders - $150/day (2 day max)

If on the COMMITMENT DEADLINE (August 28, 2024):

You meet and/or exceed the goal:

Way to go! You’re all set to participate. Any extra funds raised help cover the cost of getting staff and volunteers to the event. Funds can also help another rider registered for the SAME event reach their fundraising requirement.

You meet the goal but cannot attend:

If canceling BEFORE the fundraising deadline, funds can be: transferred to another multi-day event within 12-months, transferred to another rider for the SAME event, or donated to Project Hero. For cancellations AFTER the fundraising deadline (or no shows), funds raised will be considered a donation and will not be transferable.

You have not met the goal:

There are several options to ensure every participant has the opportunity to ride:

1. Pay (or raise) the difference within 3 business days.

2. Transfer funds to another event within a 12-month period.

3. Transfer funds to a rider registered for the SAME event.

4. Donate funds to Project Hero.

If options 1-3 are not completed by the deadline, funds will automatically be considered a donation (option 4) and will not be transferable.

*Note: Credit cards will NEVER be automatically charged.

QUESTIONS

Please visit the FAQ page with any questions, or contact us at info@weareprojecthero.org.

RIDE GUIDE will be sent via email to all registered participants.

DAILY SCHEDULE

October 13

Santa Cruz (Registration Day) 

October 14

Santa Cruz to Carmel

October 15 

Carmel to San Simeon

October 16

San Simeon to Pismo Beach

October 17

Pismo Beach to Solvang

October 18

Solvang to Ventura

October 19

Ventura to Port Hueneme