Option 1   

Rider packets will be mailed out starting at the end of April at no cost for registered riders who are:   

Recognized as a 2025 Top Fundraiser and who have met their fundraising minimum of $250 (on top of their registration fee)  

Adults, 18 - years or older who have met the minimum fundraising requirements of $250 (on top of their registration fee) by 11:59pm on April 13th, 2026. 

Youth, 13 – 17 years old who have met the minimum fundraising requirements of $50 by 11:59pm on April 13th, 2026.

*Date subject to change

Option 2   

Riders who meet their minimum fundraising requirement ($250 for Adults, 18-years or older or $50 for Youth, 13 – 17 years old on top of their registration fee) after April 13th may pick up their packet at one of our many packet pick-up locations near Philadelphia and South Jersey. Locations will be announced closer to the ride. 

IMPORTANT    

There will be no day of event walk-up registration or rider packet pick-up.   

$250 Fundraising Minimum - If you do not meet the required fundraising minimum of $250 (on top of your registration fee) by the deadline of June 6, your registration will automatically be converted to a virtual participant.  

If you have any questions, please send an inquiry to philadelphia.bike@cancer.org. 

Yes! A teammate, family member, friend, can pick-up your credentials for you. As long as you have reached the $250 fundraising minimum, they can just let the staff on-site know they are picking up for you by verifying your address.

You must place your handlebar bib plate on the front of your bike. It contains a timing chip that will be used to track your ride! Please use the provided zip ties to affix it to your handlebars. Make sure the front of the bib plate is facing forward – the side with the number and logos. DO NOT place this bib plate on your top tube - it will not work properly. It needs to be forward facing on the front of your handlebars.

More info coming soon!

At this time, the ACS Bike-A-Thon Start Point will work similarly as in the past with a staggered start. Survivors will lead the ride, followed by Century Riders and then all others.   

Yes, bags can be dropped at the designated location at all Start Points. Bags are delivered to the End Point. Baggage tag must match participant rider number in order to be claimed.  

If you plan to park, please download and prominently display the Philadelphia parking pass* on your car dashboard and make sure you are parked in a legal parking spot. The American Cancer Society is not responsible for any fees associated with any parking violations you receive. Go to www.acsbike.org and scroll down to Forms and Documents for the parking pass.

*Parking Passes will be available closer to the ride

If you are starting at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, it will close to all vehicles at 5:45 AM.

Lineup for riders at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will start at 6 AM with the program starting at 6:15 AM. Survivors will be the first to cross starting promptly at 6:30 AM, followed by Century riders, and the base route to follow.

The suggested start time for Cherry Hill is 7:15 AM.

The suggested start time for Hammonton Lake is 9:00 AM.

The suggested start time for Egg Harbor is 9:15 AM.

Once the last rider crosses the bridge and the last rider car follows, NO riders will be able to cross afterwards on the bridge. Any riders who arrive after the last rider car crosses, will need to cross along the pedestrian walkway

For your convenience, the following room block has been negotiated with our hotel partner in Philadelphia. Participants are responsible for booking and all charges associated with the reservation. Rooms are first come, first served. The American Cancer Society is not responsible for any charges associated with any reservation.

The Element Hotel Philadelphia

On-line booking link: Reservation-Link

Room Rate: 269.00 available through 6/5-6/7.

Must book by: May 8th, 2026

The base route starts from Philadelphia, at the Ben Franklin Bridge, goes through South Jersey, and ends at Ski Beach in Ventnor, New Jersey. Route maps will be published closer to the event, however, maps from the 2025 event can be found here:

Click for RidewithGPS - Base Route 

Click here for the Cue Sheet - Base Route

Click here for RidewithGPS - Century Route

Click here for the Cue Sheet - Century Route

This is a ride, not a race, take your time and enjoy the ride! The AC Expressway closes at 3 PM so as long as you've entered the Expressway by this time there are no constraints. 

Yes, the following items are not permitted during this event:  

• Drones or any other unmanned and remote-controlled aircraft systems  
• Fireworks, firearms, and weapons of any kind  
• Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, cigars, and vaporizers  

E-bikes are permitted in the ACS Bike-A-Thon under certain conditions. A few of the key requirements and best practices for participation in Bike-A-Thon with an e-bike are listed below. 

• Class 1 and Class 3 Electric Bicycles are permitted. Class 2 Electric Bicycles are prohibited.  
• E-bikes must be pedal assist (specifically, the bike does not move without pedaling). Throttled e-bikes are prohibited.   
• No participants with an e-bike will be permitted to start at the Ben Franklin Bridge starting point. You must choose an alternate start point. 
• There are specific considerations regarding SAG and bike shop support for participants utilizing e-bikes. Review our full policy carefully and plan your ride accordingly to avoid any disruptions to your ACS Bike-A-Thon experience.      

Electrical assisted bikes can physically accommodate, advance mobility, and provide a number of benefits to a wider range of people and cyclists who struggle to bike conventionally, including cancer patients and survivors. The American Cancer Society of Greater Philadelphia supports the inclusivity of ridership among everyone who chooses to participate in and fundraise for the ACS Bike-A-Thon. 

Riders are obligated, at their own expense and prior to participating in ACS events, to comply with all licensing, registration, and/or insurance requirements in accordance with applicable state law (e.g., Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, West Virginia).

Due to the unique nature of this ride, which welcomes both experienced and non-experienced cyclists to share the road with vehicles, the American Cancer Society will allow only youth age 13+ to participate in person with a participating parent or guardian.   

As an alternative, Bike-A-Thon offers a Virtual Participant option, which is open to individuals of all ages. There is a $25 registration fee, but no minimum fundraising required. Those who raise funds above the $25 registration fee qualify for fundraising incentives.  

Yes, all cyclists must wear a safe and well-fitting helmet. 

Our command center number is on your bike tag and wrist band. Please call that number with any concerns and if you need medical attention - 856.697.6830.

You can find a map of the endpoint located here - Ski Beach - Google Maps 

There will be shuttle buses available to transport riders to the terminal for access to NJ Transit trains. Space is very limited. First come, first served. Shuttle buses will run continuously from 11am-3pm. 

NJ Transit trains will be relaxing their per car bike minimum rule and will be adding train cars to accommodate our riders. 

Egg Harbor City Station near Egg Harbor Rest Stop

Hammonton Station near Hammonton Rest Stop

Lindenwold Station near Cherry Hill Rest Stop

30th St. Station near 5th and Race Start Point

Yes. There will be a secured bike valet set up at the End Point guarded by security. Bicycle tag must match participant rider number in order to be claimed.    

Yes. Complementary lunch options for registered cyclists and volunteers will be provided by the American Cancer Society. You can see a list of our food trucks closer to the ride.

Check back later for information on booking a hotel with one of our partners in Atlantic City.

Overnight parking on Saturday and all-day parking on Sunday will be at the Wellington Ave Lot in Ventnor, NJ. Jitney's will shuttle Bike-A-Thon spectators to/from the lot to Ski Beach and will continuously loop throughout the afternoon. On-street parking is also available throughout the area.

A parking pass will be made available for download closer to the event. 

Bag pick up will be at our End Point! Bags can be dropped at the designated location at all Start Points. Bags are delivered to the End Point. Baggage tag must match participant rider number to be claimed. All bags need to be picked up by 4 PM.

Yes, there will be showers at the End Point! Make sure you bring your own towel and toiletries

The ACS Bike-A-Thon depends on volunteers to be successful. We are so thankful you're willing to dedicate your time, enthusiasm, and passion to support our mission. You can sign-up to join us from our volunteer website which will be available closer to the ride.

As an event day volunteer, you can help with event-day activities such as check-in, water stations, information, and much more. Volunteer opportunities are available starting at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, all the way to our end point at Ski Beach. 

Check back later for details on how to register as a fundraiser.

Our helpline is available to you 24/7/365 and provides information and answers for people dealing with cancer. Here you'll be able to connect with a trained cancer specialist who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis, while also providing guidance and emotional support. You can call us at 1-800-227-2345 or chat via cancer.org.

Yes! We have an 8-week out plan for the base route, century route, and a beginners option. More information on our training plans can be found on our "Training, Prep & Health" page located here.