West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause
West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause is a road cycling and running race on October 10, 2026 in West Plains, MO, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (70 days to go)
- Location
- 602 E Olden St, West Plains, MO
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Road CyclingRunning
From the Organizer
Grab your bike and helmet, and join us for the 2026 West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause! Every dollar participants raise directly supports groundbreaking cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: West Plains High School, 602 E Olden St, West Plains, MO 65775
Event Day Timeline:
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Packet Pick-up: 7:30 - 8:00 AM
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Spin Session #1: 7:45 - 8:15 AM
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Long Course Start: 8:00 AM
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Short Course Start: 8:10 AM
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Spin Session #2: 8:15 - 8:45 AM
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Kids Challenge Course Opens: 8:30 AM
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Spin Session #3: 8:45 - 9:15 AM
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Awards & Raffle Prizes Announced: 9:30 AM
Participant Options:
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7 Mile Course | Course Map
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14 Mile Course | Course Map (7 mile course x2)
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Spin: Three different 30-minute stationary cycling shifts at 7:45 am, 8:15 am, and 8:45 am. Only 10 slots are available in each shift!
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Kids Course: Designed for kids ages 2-6, the short kids’ trek course takes place within the West Plains High School parking lot.
(*Note: Helmets required to participate.)
Registration
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Early Bird through 9/9: $25 per participant, guarantee an event t-shirt!
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9/10- 9/29: $25 per participant, no t-shirt.
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9/30-10/5: $30 per participant, no t-shirt.
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Check Payments: If you prefer to pay by check rather than online via credit card or Apple Pay, checks should be made payable to Pedal the Cause. Please note that there is a $100 maximum contribution per family. You may deliver your check to one of the following locations. Be sure to inform the staff that you have completed your registration online.
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West Plains Bike Shop, 313 Washington Ave, West Plains, MO 65775
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Donation Request: In memory of Kiara Holden (June 13, 2005 – January 23, 2020), we invite riders to honor her legacy by donating art supplies, such as paint, brushes, markers, pencils, canvases, or sketchbooks, to the Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.
Kiara was a talented and passionate young artist who enjoyed creating art. Your contributions will help inspire creativity and comfort in other children, just as art did for Kiara.
Event Committee Contact Information:
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Lori Bash: 417.293.9524
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Michelle Cobban: 417.274.6131
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Candie Holden: 417.293.1741
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Heather Legler: 417.257.4794
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Pam Topliff: 417.257.4642
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Stephanie Hullinger: 417-712-0026
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
71°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Plains, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Plains, MO
Population
12,341
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,088 ft
Nearest Airport
TBN
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
70
Days to train
- Race
- West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 602 E Olden St, West Plains, MO
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to West Plains than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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West Plains Rides for Pedal the Cause
Oct 10, 2026