Tour De Charleston - 10th Annual
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 7:31AM CDT
- Location Charleston, Illinois
- Price $33.15 - $54.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for the 10th Annual Tour De Charleston, set to take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the picturesque city of Charleston, Coles County! This exciting event features three exhilarating race routes of 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles that wind through scenic landscapes and charming countryside, perfect for cyclists of all levels. Participants will enjoy the thrill of timed rides, with awards given to overall winners in each race, as well as first and second place honors for all age divisions.
Every rider will receive a special Tour de Charleston towel and have access to food and water stations along the route. The event welcomes battery-assisted electric bikes, ensuring everyone can join in the fun, though E-Bike participants will not be eligible for medals. After the races, unwind at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden, where you can enjoy live music from Shawn Dawson from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Local restaurants will offer tempting lunch specials, making it easy to grab a meal to go. Don't miss this chance to experience a fantastic weekend filled with cycling, community spirit, and celebration in beautiful Coles County!
Every rider will receive a special Tour de Charleston towel and have access to food and water stations along the route. The event welcomes battery-assisted electric bikes, ensuring everyone can join in the fun, though E-Bike participants will not be eligible for medals. After the races, unwind at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden, where you can enjoy live music from Shawn Dawson from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Local restaurants will offer tempting lunch specials, making it easy to grab a meal to go. Don't miss this chance to experience a fantastic weekend filled with cycling, community spirit, and celebration in beautiful Coles County!
Organiser's Description
3 race routes: 12.5 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles.
Timed Rides Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.
Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.
Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.
No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed. Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.
Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stans with a live band presented by The Charleston Chamber of Commerce: Shawn Dawson from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s
Shawn Dawson: ttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=836684532227309&set=pb.100076573098005.-2207520000&type=3
Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.
Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616
WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026
Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20gril [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20grill]
Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.
COURSE
If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:
50 Mile:
25 Mile:
12.5 Mile:
AGE GROUPS FOR AWARDS
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Charleston Chamber 9:00 am- 6:00 pm - 501 Jackson Ave, Charleston IL 61920
Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the lobby of City of Charleston - City Hall 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Timed Rides Overall winner in each race; there will be a male and female plus first and second place awards for all age divisions.
Scenic routes throughout Charleston and the surrounding central Illinois countryside.
Timing chips, and Tour de Charleston towel for all participants.
Food (Banana) and water stations along race route.
No gasoline-powered motorized bikes are allowed. Battery assisted electric bikes known as E-Bikes are allowed. E-Bike participants are ineligible for medals.
Beer Garden (grass area) at Mike & Stans with a live band presented by The Charleston Chamber of Commerce: Shawn Dawson from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Mike & Stan's: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mike%20%26%20stan%27s
Shawn Dawson: ttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=836684532227309&set=pb.100076573098005.-2207520000&type=3
Local Restaurants having lunch specials: Juanito's Bar & Grill, Wb's Pub and Grub & Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill.
Juanito's https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091305152616
WB's Pub and Grill https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057104536026
Roc's Blackfront Tavern & Grill https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20gril [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=roc%27s%20blackfront%20tavern%20%26%20grill]
Grab a Meal to go and meet us at Mike & Stan's Beer Garden with picnic tables. Bring your lawn chairs.
Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonAreaChamber for other activities in and around our area. Spend the weekend with us in Coles County.
Refunds will be considered but not promised up until one week before the race.
COURSE
If you would like to view the course routes, you can see them here:
50 Mile:
25 Mile:
12.5 Mile:
AGE GROUPS FOR AWARDS
18 and under
19 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Charleston Chamber 9:00 am- 6:00 pm - 501 Jackson Ave, Charleston IL 61920
Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the lobby of City of Charleston - City Hall 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Races
-
12.5 Mile
Incl. $3.15 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$33.15
OPENS TOMORROW -
25 Mile
Incl. $3.15 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:45AM CDT)
$33.15
OPENS TOMORROW -
50 Mile
Incl. $4.35 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:31AM CDT)
$54.35
OPENS TOMORROW
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