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Race Overview

Explore distances, rules, and what to expect before taking on this coastwise capital challenge.

A nighttime scene of a high-end touring bike fully outfitted for ultra-distance racing, parked beside a reflective road sign that reads “Next Services 60 Miles” on a remote stretch of two-lane highway. The bike is loaded with compact frame, seat, and handlebar bags, each bearing small reflective “Capital Coast” tags. Its front dynamo light casts a controlled cone of white light onto the road, while a steady red rear light glows. The sky is ink-black, dotted with stars, with a faint suggestion of the Milky Way. Photographic realism with dramatic low-key lighting, shot from a low three-quarter angle, creating a mood of determination, isolation, and the challenge of overnight riding on a 1300+ mile course.

Ultra-Distance Racing For All

Capital Coast Bike Race is a self-supported ultra-distance challenge starting in Washington, DC, with 300 mile, 500 mile and 850 mile option. Designed for committed cyclists, it welcomes first-time ultra riders through seasoned endurance racers seeking a true battle by bicycle.

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Race Day Essentials

All routes start near Washington, DC at the same time conveniently near Dulles Airport. They end also conveniently near airports in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida Expect GPS-verified courses, checkpoint cutoffs, and multi-day riding windows so you can plan sleep, resupply, and pacing strategy.

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