NEW THIS YEAR: Start and finish your ride under the iconic Raue Center marquee—then celebrate together at the after party.

Welcome to the 2026 Night Owl Bike Ride—one of the most unique and community-driven nights of the summer. As you ride through Crystal Lake under the stars, know that every dollar raised stays right here in McHenry County, supporting Raue Center For The Arts and our mission to make the arts accessible to all. Your participation helps provide scholarships for youth classes and summer camps, free tickets for veterans, affordable access for schools, and so many more programs that bring creativity, connection, and opportunity to our community.

Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026

Location:
Start & End – Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake IL

Packet Pick-up @ Raue Center
3pm – 6 pm – Friday, August 7, 2026 @ location TBD
10 am – 1 pm – Saturday, August 8, 2026 @ Raue Center
7:30-8:45pm Saturday August 8, 2026 @ Raue Center

Event Timeline:
7:30 pm – On-site Registration Opens (you can pick your packet up during this time as well)
9:00 pm – Long Ride starts (20+/- miles)
9:05 pm – Short Ride starts (10+/- miles)
9:30 pm – After Party begins at Raue Center
11:30 pm – Route closes
Midnight – Party ends

Registration includes t-shirt** and after party admission:*
$38 ends June 21st
$46 ends August 7th
$55 Day of
Kids (12 & under) $18
*Pricing includes soft-style t-shirt** and after party, before fees.

**After July 1st t-shirts are while supplies last.