Tour de Darke
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Location
- 404 N. Ohio St, Greenville, OH
- Distance
- Mini - 14 miles · Bambino - 25 miles · Medio - 40 miles & more
From the Organizer
Join Darke County Parks for our 5th annual Tour de Darke!
Spend your Sunday morning in the saddle on a leisurely ride through the scenic countryside and quaint communities of Darke County. This event is not a race, and instead a tour of the sites. There are six scenic routes to appeal to all cyclists - Mini (14 miles), Bambino (25 miles), Medio (40 miles), Gran (65 miles), Gran Max (83 miles), Ultima (100 miles). All routes begin and end at the Bish Discovery Center (404 N. Ohio St., Greenville OH 45331)
In order to ensure proper support from our volunteers, we ask all cyclists to begin their ride as listed below.
~~ Mini - start at 8am; no later than 9am
~~ Bambino/Medio - start at 7am; no later than 8:30am
~~ Gran- start at 7am; no later than 7:30am
~~ Gran Max- start at 6:45am; no later than 7am
~~ Ultima - start at 6:45am; no later than 7am
Cyclists are encouraged to finish their selected course by 2pm - please adjust your departure time as needed. Thank you.
Fully Supported w/ Rest Stops (snacks/drinks!) and SAG provided.
All roads are marked and a portion will include the Tecumseh Trail Multi-use Bike Path, with proceeds benefitting future bike trail projects. Register early to get the best price!
First time or just Looking for a Group (LFG)? We encourage solo riders and/or willing group leaders to gather at our "LFG" yard signs at the starting area. Hang out around the area, discuss desired ride speeds, and let cycling magic happen! While we can't guarantee a group pace that fits your needs, we are asking our awesome riders to consider letting others join you for that peloton group ride effect and fun! **Please note, LFG riders will plan on leaving within 5-10mins of the set start time for each route... please be prompt.**
Pre-order a Tour de Darke Jersey to wear during your tour past iconic Darke County locations such as Maid-Rite and Historic Bear’s Mill. - Check out our store link above to order! Custom Jersey pre-orders CLOSE mid-May (date TBD). There will be NO OPTION to purchase a jersey or shirt after these deadlines. Please ask if you have questions on sizing, as we may not be able to exchange.
Parking will be near the start location (requiring a short ride to the registration site), and details will be listed here or emailed closer to the event.
Food - Coffee will be available from Blue Bus Coffee beginning at 8:30 am, and throughout the "after-party," & we have an After-Tour Brunch option for those who pre-register.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Wtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, OH
Population
12,748
as of 2023
Elevation
1,051 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tour de Darke?
- Tour de Darke is a running race held in Greenville, Ohio on August 2, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Tour de Darke?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Greenville, Ohio at 404 N. Ohio St, Greenville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tour de Darke?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tour de Darke
Aug 2, 2026