The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour is a 65 mile charity bike ride from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. We also offer alternate starting points in Hammonton, NJ (30-mile route) and Galloway, NJ (10-mile route).

Sunday, July 26, 2026.

The 65-Mile Route from Philadelphia starts at 7:00 AM. The 30-Mile Route from Hammonton will start at approximately 8:00 AM and the 10-Mile Route from Galloway will start at 10:30 AM but both of these start times are  at the discretion of the Route Safety Director depending on weather and road conditions as well as rider speed.

The funds from The Ben to The Shore Bike Tour benefit the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation which is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our region's first responders and building healthy connections in the communities they serve. Click here to view a complete list of the 2025 Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation's beneficiaries. 

Click here to register.

We utilize the RunSignUp platform for the Ben to the Shore Bike Tour.  If you're new to our event, you may already have a RunSignUp account if you have participated in another endurance or fundraising event.  Visit https://help.runsignup.com/support/home and search for any issues you may be having with the platform (ex. forgot password, setting up fundraising, joining a team after registration, etc.).  If you are unable to find a solution, please contact bike@fbbcf.org or 484-351-8460 and we will do our best to assist.

We offer discounted early bird registration rates so the earlier you register, the better! Here's the rate schedule:

• January 20, 2026 - March 31, 2026: $35
• April 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026: $50
• May 16, 2026 - June 30, 2026: $75
• July 1, 2026 - July 15, 2026: $100
• July 16, 2026 - July 20, 2026: $350 (includes $250 fundraising minimum)

All riders must raise a minimum of $250 (this does not include your registration fee) in order to receive your participation bib.

In order to participate in the ride, each adult cyclist must raise a minimum of $250 + your registration fee.  During registration, you'll have the option to provide permission for us to charge the credit card you used for payment for the balance of your fundraising minimum in order to ensure that you'll be able to participate in the ride.  We will send you an invoice for payment of the fundraising minimum balance - we will not automatically charge your credit card.

For individuals, if you do not reach the $250 minimum by the start of the ride on July 26, 2026, you will not be assigned a bib and will not be able to ride. Mailed checks, cash, and matching gifts must be received by FBBCF by July 7, 2026.  Cash, checks, online and credit card payments will be accepted up to race time.  

For team members, you must reach the $250 minimum by July 7, 2026 in order to be included with your team's bib group and be credited towards your team's fundraising goal for the preferred team start placement.  After July 7, 2026, you may still participate if you reach your fundraising minimum, but you will receive a standard bib number and must pick it up during the assigned individual pick-up sessions.   

Yes, we will accept matching donations from your employer towards your fundraising minimum as long as they are received by July 7, 2026.  Any matching donations received after that date will be accepted as a general donation to the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation.  

When you register you will have the ability to start a team and serve as the team captain or join an existing team. There are no requirements for the number of team members, we have teams as small as 2 people and as large as 200 people.

1. Sign In to RunSignUp.com
2. At the top right of the screen, click on the "person" image and select My Profile from the dropdown menu
3. Click My Registered Races
4. Click Manage next to the registration to Manage
5. Click Fundraiser in the Top Menu to begin. The "Fundraiser" tab will redirect you to the "Donate" tab of the race page and the personal fundraiser options are opened up to you.

Your t-shirt and bib can be picked up at the dates and times listed below. At this time we do not mail t-shirts and bibs but you can have someone pick them up for you. Team captains can email bike@fbbcf.org to set up a time to pick up t-shirts and bibs for their entire team.

Pick-up schedule coming soon!

Important information will be emailed to the email address you used to register as well as posted on social media.

We offer a Virtual Participant option that lets you fundraise without riding. There is no set fundraising commitment and you can raise as much or as little as you'd like. We have added another fun component to the virtual option, called "What's Your 65?," where we encourage participants to do 65 of anything they'd like. From walking 65 miles to eating 65 donuts to playing 65 rounds of tennis, the options are endless. We also always need help from volunteers at the start, along the route, and at the after party. If you'd like to volunteer, please email bike@fbbcf.org or call 484-532-7274.

Additionally, here are some helpful RunSignUp tutorials:

Access and Explore Your Profile: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062604-access-and-explore-your-profile

View/Edit Your Registration: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062920-view-edit-a-registration 

Manage Your Fundraiser: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062930-manage-your-fundraiser

Team Captains: Email Your Team: https://7fa66476-972e-4d05-a22b-ee8eebc3bdcd.usrfiles.com/ugd/7fa664_20507c58f0734c5ba5ef2b33e8384888.pdf

We encourage you to utilize the online donation platform in RunSignUp to solicit and receive donations.  Donors are able to pay online directly via credit card.  These online donations are immediately applied towards your individual fundraising minimum and team totals.  We will also accept donations via cash, check, money order, or cashier's check.  You may mail checks to us at Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation, 555 E. North Lane, Suite 6060, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Make sure to include a note with the donations or write your name on the memo line so we know to whom the donation should be applied.  We encourage cash donations be made in person at our office (same as above) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM).  Please note that during ride season, we are frequently out of the office on site visits so call us at 484-532-7274 before you leave to confirm that someone will be here.  

Each donor receives a receipt automatically after donating online. If they sent in a check, they will receive a receipt by mail. Please give up to 4 weeks for mailed receipts. If your donor did not receive a receipt, they can email bike@fbbcf.org or call 484-532-7274.

Only cash and check donations can be split between riders. If you wish to split your donation, make sure to include a note with the rider names and the amount that each rider should receive.  NOTE: You must tell us before applying the payment if and how it is to be split.  We cannot split donations after they have been applied to a rider's fundraising account.

Yes, matching gifts are accepted as long as they are received timely.  Matching gifts can only be applied to a rider's fundraising minimum as long as they are received by FBBCF on or before July 7, 2026.  Matching gifts can only be applied to a fundraising team's total or team member's bib grouping if they are received by FBBCF on or before July 7, 2026.  It is the rider or donor's responsibility to ensure that the matching gifts are sent and received.  FBBCF is unable to follow-up with companies or giving platforms to "chase" matching gifts.  Additionally, we are unable to apply matching gifts that are "in-process" towards a fundraising minimum or team total prior to the ride.  Finally, matching gifts must be received by August 21, 2026 in order to count towards incentive prizes.  

Give all donations at least 1 week to show up on your page.  If you still don’t see the donation, please email bike@fbbcf.org or call 484-532-7274.

Make sure when your friends and family donate online that they donate directly to your page. If they are mailing in checks please make sure they put your name in the memo or include a note that includes your name. Checks that are received with no specified cyclist noted will be marked as general donations.

All registration fees and donations are non-refundable. However, we can apply them as donations to another rider, a team, or to the event. 

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The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation (FBBCF) is a registered non-profit organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible as provided to the extent of the law.

No, registration fees are not tax-deductible.  

To reward those who go above and beyond in their fundraising efforts, we offer several incentive prizes. To view a list of this year's prizes, click here. All fundraising money, including matching gifts, must be received before August 21, 2026 to qualify for incentive prizes. 

The 65-Mile Route starts at 6th and Race Streets in Philadelphia.

The 30-Mile Route starts at the Kathedral Event Center at 499 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037.

The 10-Mile Route starts at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex at 300 Jimme Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205.

In Philadelphia, there is metered street parking or there are plenty of lots where you can pay for parking. Most, but not all, street parking is free on Sunday. Please read all signs where you park, as some streets are not free and have time limits.  Use Google or services like SpotHero if you would like to book parking in advance. Click here for a parking guide from Visit Philadelphia. In Hammonton, NJ parking is free with limited spots available across the street. Parking in Galloway, NJ is free as well.

Public transportation is an option as well.  Find bus and regional rail schedules at Septa.org.  If you're coming from NJ, be sure to utilize the new Franklin Square PATCO stop, located just steps from the starting line!  Click here for the updated PATCO schedule.

And for those utilizing NJ Transit, here's a link to their weekend train schedule to and from Atlantic City.

No, unfortunately we do not currently offer bag or equipment transportation to the Finish Line in Atlantic City.

Yes, you have to wear a helmet. It is the law. When you register for the event you are asked to accept a waiver that states that you will wear a helmet for the duration of the ride.

A road bike will definitely give you the easiest ride but all bikes are welcome - mountain, tandem, e-bikes (pedal assist only, non-throttle), adaptive, trailers, etc.

Yes! Our official bike rental partner, Unlimited Biking offers a wide variety of bikes and sizes for the event.  With the convenience of bike pick-up and drop-off options, you can ensure your ride goes smoothly without worrying about the logistics. Great options for those who are traveling too. Click here for more info!

No, please apply your own sunscreen liberally.

The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Click here to view turn-by-turn directions of the 65-Mile Route. The 30-Mile Route begins at Rest Stop #2 at mile marker 34.00. The 10-Mile Route begins at Rest Stop #4 at mile marker 55.00. Please note that these directions are subject to change due to due to road closures, construction, etc. We will email you the final route directions approximately one week prior to the ride.

Yes, there will be four (4) rest stops along the route:

REST STOP #1
FOP Lodge 56
235 Pine Avenue
West Berlin, NJ 08091

REST STOP #2
Kathedral Event Center
499 S. Egg Harbor Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037

REST STOP #3
Key Rec Field
701 S. Chicago Road
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

REST STOP #4
Galloway Municipal Complex
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, NJ 08205

Yes, there will be bike assistance along the entire route. There will also be bike support at all rest stops. Police will be helping at specific intersections along the route.  All police departments have been notified and are aware of our presence in their town.

If you are unable to finish the ride there will be support vehicles patrolling the route that will pick you up and drive you and your bike to Atlantic City.

No, the route is along open roads. Please ride carefully. We do close the Ben Franklin Bridge, but the rest of the route is open to traffic. Please obey traffic laws.

Yes. There will be water available at the rest stops, but please come prepared with your own water.

Every rider is different; we cannot tell you how long it will take you specifically.  Most riders finish the full 65-mile route in 4-5 hours, however, we give you until 1:30pm to cross the finish line. If you are not finished the ride by 1:30 pm support vehicles will take you to the finish line.

The bike tour is a rain or shine event.

We provide buses back to Philadelphia and Hammonton at a cost of $25. Buses begin loading at 2:30pm and will leave once full.  Busses to Philadelphia will load at Maryland Avenue.  Busses to Hammonton will load near the bike check-in location inside the lot at the after party.

You must pre-register for this service by selecting it at registration or by adding after registration.  Click here for instructions on how to do so.

Riders and volunteers enter the party for free.  All others (friends, families, colleagues, etc.) will be admitted for $25, which includes food and beverages.  Cash, Credit and Venmo accepted at the entrance.  

All riders, volunteers, and attendees receive a Wawa hoagie.  We will also have complimentary chips, soft pretzels, apple slices, water, and beer (21+ only).  We may have some food trucks on site for additional food purchases.  Stay tuned!

No parking is permitted in the After Party lot - NO EXCEPTIONS.  This presents a safety hazard to our attendees and could affect the mobility of our emergency vehicles.  

Plenty of nearby parking is available, including street parking, outdoor lots, and casino/hotel garages.  

All attendees must enter the party at the main entrance located at the corner of Delaware and Pacific Avenues.  Security will be located at the vehicle and bike entrances to redirect attendees to the main entrance.  

All riders will have a tear-off voucher on their bib to present at the food tent for their sandwich.