Suwannee Fat Tire Festival

Oct. 22 - 25, 2026

Race Roster On-line Registration

Join fun in the woods of White Springs, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park.

Last year''s 2025 schedule below. New schedule will be provided in Oct., before the event.
Event schedule will be finalized, posted on the SBA Web site and a link provided to the document for registered participants.

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Thursday check-in starting at 2 pm. Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Friday check in: 8 am – 8 pm; First off-road ride is scheduled for 9 am
Friday night Meet and Greet: 5 pm Wine followed by Dinner
Saturday Night: Beer Social followed by Dinner, Bonfire, Huffy Toss and Raffle.

Off-road riding – beginners to experts. Over 50 miles of beautiful woodland trails running along the banks of the Suwannee River. Ride Guides provided.
Friday Gravel and Mountain bike night rides for experienced riders with lights.
FREE Mountain Bike Skills Clinics, J.C. Mazza, ShredBetter MTB Coaching 
www.shredbettermtb.com – All skill levels will benefit from participating in the clinics. Small group clinics will be offered Friday - Sunday morning.
Gravel riding – Several routes are available; Maps and Strava links will be available.
Road riding – Several routes are available; Maps and Ride with GPS links will be available.

Paddle Trips – dependent on river levels and weather; led by Edwin McCook
• Friday sante Fe Paddle. All-day paddle (bring your lunch and snacks).
• Saturday Suwannee Paddle. Half-day paddle.
If you need a boat, contact the outfitter prior to the event to reserve a boat. Canoe/Kayak Rentals: American Canoe Adventures, White Springs, 386.397.1309 or www.aca1.com.

Hiking – Explore the natural beauty of the Suwannee Valley on the Florida Trail.

Bike & Hike to Big Shoals – Ride the Woodpecker paved trail through the woods with a short hike to see Big Shoals. Bring a bike lock if hiking to the shoals.

MEALS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEE –
• Friday thru Sunday – Breakfast
• Friday and Saturday – Lunch
• Friday and Saturday Night – Dinner

Camping (Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park) – Thursday to Sunday, Beautiful full service (electricity, water) shared campsites, if applicable.

Other Local Lodging (Discounts may be offered for SBA Members) Check out https://SuwanneeBike.org/local/sleep.php

Registration Rules
• Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. List name of accompanying adult, if parent will not be present. Children 5 and under do not receive t-shirt.
• Registration fee does not cover additional costs for paddle trips, such as boats and/or shuttle fees, if applicable.
• A $20 cancellation fee will be deducted from registration fees prior to Oct.1.
• Registration deadline is Oct. 3 to guarantee a t-shirt in your size.

For questions related to the event, contact Event Coordinator: call Sharon Shea, 904.534.4417 or email: [email protected]

Check out pictures from past events.