RATPOD 2026
- Date Wed 14th January 2026 - Wed 24th June 2026
- Time 6:30AM MST
- Location Dillon, Montana
- Price Free - $133.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at RATPOD 2026, taking place from January 14 to June 24, 2026, in the breathtaking town of Dillon, Beaverhead, Montana! This one-day charity cycling event supports Camp Mak-A-Dream, dedicated to uplifting cancer survivors and their families. Nestled in the stunning Big Hole Valley, cyclists will be treated to incredible views of wilderness mountain ranges and pristine rivers, making it a true cyclist's paradise.
Participants can choose between two exciting route options: the challenging 127-mile original road ride or the scenic 65-mile gravel/pavement route, catering to cyclists of all skill levels. Registration opens on January 14, 2026, with an entry fee of $125 and a minimum fundraising requirement of $150. Your registration includes a packet, bib, food during the ride, and delightful meals on Friday and Saturday evenings, along with essential rider support services. Don’t miss this final opportunity to be part of RATPOD and make a difference while enjoying the thrill of cycling in one of Montana's most picturesque settings!
Participants can choose between two exciting route options: the challenging 127-mile original road ride or the scenic 65-mile gravel/pavement route, catering to cyclists of all skill levels. Registration opens on January 14, 2026, with an entry fee of $125 and a minimum fundraising requirement of $150. Your registration includes a packet, bib, food during the ride, and delightful meals on Friday and Saturday evenings, along with essential rider support services. Don’t miss this final opportunity to be part of RATPOD and make a difference while enjoying the thrill of cycling in one of Montana's most picturesque settings!
Organiser's Description
RATPOD is a one-day, charity cycling ride which supports Camp Mak-A-Dream's mission of providing a Montana experience and empowering cancer survivors and their families to live with and beyond their diagnosis.
Taking place in Dillon, MT with the remarkable scenic Big Hole Valley of southwestern Montana as your backdrop. Riders will encounter wilderness mountain ranges and pristine rivers. It is bicycle nirvana!
This years event will be the FINAL RATPOD & feature Route options [https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/routes/]:
* ORIGINAL 127 mile road ride
* Gravel/pavement 65 mile route
Registration opens January 14, 2026 and registration fees are as follows:
* Entry Fee $125
* Minimum fundraising - $150
_Registration includes packet, bib, food during ride, Friday evening dinner, Saturday evening post event meal and rider support services (which vary by route). Riders have a minimum fundraising requirement of $150 per person._
Taking place in Dillon, MT with the remarkable scenic Big Hole Valley of southwestern Montana as your backdrop. Riders will encounter wilderness mountain ranges and pristine rivers. It is bicycle nirvana!
This years event will be the FINAL RATPOD & feature Route options [https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/routes/]:
* ORIGINAL 127 mile road ride
* Gravel/pavement 65 mile route
Registration opens January 14, 2026 and registration fees are as follows:
* Entry Fee $125
* Minimum fundraising - $150
_Registration includes packet, bib, food during ride, Friday evening dinner, Saturday evening post event meal and rider support services (which vary by route). Riders have a minimum fundraising requirement of $150 per person._
Races
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127-Mile Road Ride
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 27th June 2026 (6:30AM MDT)
$133.50
OPENS 14 JAN 26For map details please visit, https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/ -
65-Mile Gravel/Pavement Route
Incl. $8.50 Fee
Sat 27th June 2026 (9:00AM MDT)
$133.50
OPENS 14 JAN 26For map details please visit, https://www.campdream.org/events/ratpod/ -
RATPOD Unlimited - VIRTUAL Event (Your RATPOD, Your Way)
Free
OPENS 14 JAN 26In the spirit of RATPOD and the great community that its become, we invite you to go find YOUR RATPOD and do it YOUR way. That may mean running, paddling, riding a horse, riding your favorite route on a bike or a motorcycle...be creative - just get out there! Have fun, invite friends and set up a fundraising page to raise money for Camp Mak-A-Dream's cost-free programs for individuals and famililes affected by cancer.
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