
Throttle Up: For a "Souper" Cause is a road cycling race on November 14, 2026 in Interlachen, FL, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
MOTORCYCLE RUN!
The Motorcycle Run will benefit the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, Inc (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization) founded in 2011. The run is co-organized with ROMEO Retired Old Motorcyclists Eating Out.
Beneficiary Motorcycle Run: Since its inception in 2011, the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries, Inc. has provided almost ½ million meals to those who are homeless, food insecure, Veterans, or in need of fellowship or ministry. We provide hot nutritious meals 5 days a week. (Approximately 600 per week; 30,000 annually). Over 20,000 pounds of take-home food is distributed monthly (240,000 annually). Also available are showers, laundry, and other wraparound services for those in need. We primarily serve low-income families and individuals with approximately 40% elderly, 30% children, and 30% other adults. Over 20% are veterans. Most are considered homeless.
Run Information: We will start and end at the Interlachen Soup Kitchen Ministries 155 N. County Road 315, Interlachen, FL 32148. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Gift Raffles and 50/50 Raffle!!! Live music. Check-in and breakfast opens at 8:00. Kickstands up at 9:30 for this 120 mile (2+ hour) ride. Starts will be staged in 2 or more groups. (9:30. 10:00, 10:30 (if needed). First In - First Out grouping.
Early Registration starts Aug. 3 and ends Oct. 8, 2026. Rider: $20 Passenger: $10. (For a paper registration form, click on Event Info and then Registration Details.)
Event Day Registration: Rider: $25 Passenger: $15 Entries will be accepted the morning of the event. Cash or Credit/Debit Only.
Event Entry for Non-Riders: $10 (includes meals) Event Day Cash or Credit/Debit Only.
Rider Entry includes a shirt. Shirts may be purchased for $15.
This will be a scenic ride through Putnam and surrounding counties with one stop. Bikes may be sent out in multiple groups.
For ride-specific questions, sponsorship, or gift raffle donations, contact Melanie at 561-289-9548 or email InterlachenSoupKitchen@Yahoo.com.
Business sponsors, gift raffles, and drink donations are all greatly appreciated.
Gold Sponsors: WG Yates and Sons Construction, Sunshine Pools, First Coast Construction, Seminole Electric
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orange Springs 2ssw, 11 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
JAX
Jacksonville International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Throttle Up: For a "Souper" Cause
Nov 14, 2026