THIS IS NOT A RACE. Riders will start from Canal Park Stadium every two to three minutes until all riders are on the course. Once the route is completed, riders will proceed to the bike valet at Canal Park Stadium. From there, riders can walk to Lock 3 for the post ride celebration and awards presentation with LeBron James and celebrity guests. The bikeathon course will close at 2pm. Any riders not finished by that time will be responsible for completing the ride on their own according to normal traffic laws.

MAIN RIDE

LeBron’s State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon welcomes individuals, corporate and college teams and groups to join us an 8 mile course with LeBron and other celebrity guests. The course will start and finish in downtown Akron and will include Akron’s ‘Y’ Bridge, the Akron Zoo and Canal Park. Rest stops, Vitamin Water-sponsored beverages, medical and mechanical support will be available. Ride with your team, groups and even make new friends!

THE FAMILY RIDE

Enjoy riding with the family as we welcome mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, cousins as well as grandparents! The Family Ride will be huge fun for the entire family. The 3 mile ride will be a modified course catered to family members of all ages. Come one, come all. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

KIDS INVITATIONAL

The Kids Invitational Ride is for designated youth and entry is by invitation only.

Children are nominated based upon character, volunteerism, or acts of merit by the following agencies:

• Girls on the Run
• Boy Scouts of America - Urban Pathways and Young Adventurers
• Saint Bernard's Church - Latin American Outreach
• Firestone Park YMCA
• Canal Square YMCA
• YMCA - East Akron / Minority Achievers
• Project RISE
• Akron Urban League
• Child Guidance
• Boys & Girls Club
• Asian Inc.
• Peacemakers
• Akron Police Department - COPS, Explorers, and Kids Need a Firm Foundation
• Tutoring Nurtures Talent
• City of Akron Recreation Bureau - Community Centers
• Akron Children's Hospital - Children Who Witness Violence and Patience

Agencies are required to make nominations through their personal knowledge of children who serve as volunteers or who participate in their programs and cannot nominate a child not registered with their program.