Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/Run

DescriptionChile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5K Walk/RunHosted by The El Paso Bicycle Club benefiting Alzheimer's AssociationDate: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Location:Grace Gardens6709 Westside Dr.El Paso, Texas  79932 General Ride Information:The El Paso Bicycle Club (EPBC) is bringing you the Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride and 5k Walk/Run to the Texas – New Mexico region. This year’s ride will feature the Upper and Mesilla Valleys with 4 different ride routes for cyclists of all skill levels and ambition.  All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles.  This year the proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer’s affects millions of families across the country, touching parents, grandparents, spouses, friends, and neighbors. The Chile Pepper Challenge creates an opportunity for our community to unite around hope, awareness, and action. Donations directly help fund critical programs including caregiver support, educational resources, a 24/7 helpline, and groundbreaking research efforts aimed at finding better treatments and ultimately a cure
Cycling Distance & Start Time:62 mile Habanero Ride – start time 7:00 a.m.40 mile Chile Rojo Ride – start time 7:30 a.m.25 mile Chile Verde Ride – start time 8:00 a.m.5 mile Family Fun Bell Pepper Ride – start time 8:30 a.m. 
5K walk / run – start time 9:00 am
Back for the 2nd year:5k walk/run to promote healthy living for our families within our community.  Families are encouraged to participate in the 5k while they wait for their cycling enthusiast to cross the finish line.Age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79.                                        Rest Stops:(approximately every 15 miles-porta potties available)62 miles – 4 rest stops40 miles – 3 rest stops25 miles –  2 rest stops
Registration thru September62 mile – $75.0040 mile – $65.0025 mile – $40.00  5 mile – $25.00
5K walk/run-$30.00 individual entry
NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION
Included in your registration:                                                                                                         Participant NumberT-shirts for the first 500 registrationsFinisher MedalPost-Ride Food & Beverage         Packet Pick Up:
Trek El Paso1620 Resler Dr.El Paso, Texas 79911Saturday 09/19/2610:00 am- 12:00 pm
Podium Finish921 Texas  Ave.El Paso, Texas  79901Saturday, 09/19/262:00 pm – 4:00 pm Crazy Cat Cyclery2800 N. StantonEl Paso, Texas 79902Sunday, 09/20/2612:00 pm – 2:00 pm
El Paso Vintage Bicycle4913 PershingEl Paso, Texas 79930Monday, 09/21/265:00 pm – 7:00 pm La Wheela Bike Shop & Restaurant Bar11950 Montana Ave Bldg. A Suite 1El Paso, Texas 79936Tuesday, 09/22/265:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Desert Fox Cyclery1691 N. ZaragosaEl Paso, Texas  79936Wednesday, 09/23/264:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Border Bicycle4650 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. #CEl Paso, Texas  79936Thursday 09/24/264:30 pm – 6:30 pm
 Ride DayGrace Gardens6:00 am