Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Pretzel Loop (47 Mile) · Giant Pretzel (34 Mile) · Pretzel Rod (21 Mile) & more
From the Organizer
2026 marks the 13th Annual bike tour pretzel party!
The Twisted Pretzel remains a charity event benefiting local organizations! The challenges we all face since the pandemic have only made the needs greater for local food banks and service organizations. The Twisted Pretzel Tour is an event where 100% of the net proceeds go to area food banks as well as local organizations that assist in putting on a great event year after year. This year those organizations need our help more than ever.
There are four different ride options for you -
Loop: ~ 47 miles
Giant: ~ 34 miles
Rod: ~ 21 miles
Ring: ~ 8 miles
(Course maps will be coming soon. For 2026, all routes will have some changes from prior years)
Start on race morning between 8:00am to 8:30am. The start is in the 100 Block of Main St, downtown Germantown, OH 45327.
Early packet pick-up - Thursday, Sept 24th 5 PM to 7 PM , Trek Bicycle Kettering-Dayton, 3120 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
Friday, Sept 25th 5 PM to 7 PM, Germantown Senior Center, 33 N Cherry St, Germantown
Saturday, Sept 26th 7 AM to 8 AM, Valley View Intermediate School Gym, 64 Comstock St, Germantown
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
75°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Franklin, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Germantown, OH
Population
5,796
as of 2023
Elevation
718 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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110
Days to train
- Race
- Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Germantown, OH
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5K
7 miles away
Ralph E. Wade 5k
5K
9 miles away
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8 miles away
Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)
50K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour?
- Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour is a running race held in Germantown, Ohio on September 26, 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 Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Germantown, Ohio at 100 Block - Main St, Germantown, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Twisted Pretzel Bike Tour
Sep 26, 2026