Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Bikepacking, Music, and Food Festival on the Flint Hills Trail

  • Date Fri 11th September 2026 - Sun 13th September 2026
  • Time 1:00PM CDT
  • Location Ottawa, Kansas
  • Price $26.44 - $154.70
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Moonrise Bike Ride 2026, taking place from September 11th to 13th in beautiful Ottawa, Franklin! This premier bikepacking, music, and food festival will showcase the stunning Flint Hills Trail State Park. Participants can look forward to an exhilarating ride from Ottawa to Pomona Lake State Park, where they’ll savor a delicious chuckwagon dinner, enjoy live bluegrass music, and embark on a magical moonlit ride before camping under the stars.

For those seeking an extended experience, the optional 2-night Campfire Option kicks off with a social gathering at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove. Riders will traverse 20 miles to Basecamp in Allen, Kansas, followed by a hearty breakfast and a 32-mile journey to the Main Event festivities at Pomona Lake. With rider support and shuttle options available, this event promises a seamless and memorable experience for all biking enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with fellow riders and make lasting memories in the heart of nature!

Organiser's Description

MOONRISE BIKE RIDE IS OTTAWA BIKE AND TRAIL'S PREMIER BIKEPACKING, MUSIC, AND FOOD FESTIVAL ON THE FLINT HILLS TRAIL STATE PARK.

MOONRISE MAIN EVENT
Experience an unforgettable bikepacking adventure on the Flint Hills Trail State Park! Ride from Ottawa to Pomona Lake State Park, where you'll enjoy a chuckwagon dinner, a relaxing evening of live bluegrass music, and a moonlit ride before settling in to sleep under the stars. Most importantly, you'll connect with fellow riders and create lasting memories.

MOONRISE CAMPFIRE (OPTIONAL 2ND NIGHT)
Want to extend the adventure? The 2-night Campfire Option starts Friday afternoon with a social gathering at Riverbank Brewing in Council Grove. From there, you'll ride 20 miles along the Flint Hills Trail to Basecamp in Allen, Kansas, where you'll set up camp, enjoy a delicious meal, and gather around the campfire for live music.

On Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast, youll continue on a 32-mile ride to Pomona Lake State Park for the Main Event festivities. On Sunday, the journey continues with a ride along the Flint Hills Trail, finishing in Ottawa.

POINT-TO-POINT RIDER SUPPORT
For riders starting at Base Camp Flint Hills (1-night) or opting for the Campfire Option (2-night), this will be a point-to-point ridestarting in Council Grove and finishing in Ottawa. This format allows for better rider support and offers the unique opportunity to experience nearly 72 miles of the Flint Hills Trail. Riders must arrange their own transportation or take advantage of our shuttle service. This does not affect the 1-night Main Event riders, who will start and finish in Ottawa.

RIDER SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION
To accommodate point-to-point riders, we are offering two shuttle options:

1) A Friday shuttle to transport riders from Ottawa to the starting point in Council Grove.
2) A Sunday return shuttle for riders needing transportation back to Base Camp Flint Hills or Council Grove.

This service provides flexibilityallowing riders to park at either the start or finish while we handle bike and rider transport. Spots are limited, so register early to secure a shuttle option when signing up for either the 1-night Main Event (Council Grove Start) or the 2-night Campfire Option.

Races

  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Main Event - Ottawa Start - 1-Night

    Incl. $7.30 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $112.30

    OPENS 01 APR
    The Main Event ticket includes prime-rib dinner, entertainment, breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, tent camping, State Park admission, and gear transportation. See MoonriseBikeRide.com for all the details.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Main Event - Base Camp Flint Hills Start - 1-Night

    Incl. $7.30 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $112.30

    OPENS 01 APR
    The Main Event ticket includes prime-rib dinner, entertainment, breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, tent camping, State Park admission, and gear transportation. Riders purchasing this ticket will start at Base Camp Flint Hills on Saturday and ride to Pomona Lake State Park for the Main Event. Riders will then continue to ride to Ottawa on Saturday. Return transportation will be required.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Campfire Option - 2-Night

    Incl. $9.70 Fee

    Fri 11th September 2026 (1:00PM CDT)

    $154.70

    OPENS 01 APR
    Moonrise Campfire includes all of the benefits of the Moonrise Main Event PLUS dinner Friday evening, camping at Base Camp Flint Hills, campfire entertainment, full breakfast on Saturday morning, and gear transportation. See MoonriseBikeRide.com for all the details.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Evening Only Option (Non-Riders)

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (5:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 APR
    Evening Only Participants get dinner and music for Saturday Evening. Non-riders should choose this option.
  • Moonrise Bike Ride 2026 - Add on Kids Meal

    Incl. $2.44 Fee

    Sat 12th September 2026 (12:00AM CDT)

    $26.44

    OPENS 01 APR
    This ticket is for kids under 12 who are attending with an adult rider. We want you to bring your whole family. If you have more than 2 kids, just buy two tickets and let us know your're a larger family.

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130 South Main Street, Ottawa, 66067, KS, United States

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