How long will this take?
Estimated completion times based on 10:00 AM start:
- Fast pace (17+ mph average): ~7.5-8 hours total → Finish by 5:30-6 PM
Includes ~1.5-2 hours for Costco stops
- Moderate pace (15-16 mph average): ~8-9 hours total → Finish by 6-7 PM
Includes ~2 hours for Costco stops
- Relaxed pace (14 mph average): ~9-9.5 hours total → Finish by 7-7:30 PM
Includes ~2-2.5 hours for Costco stops • Cutting it close!
🕐 Key Constraint: All Costco food courts close at 7:00 PM. To complete the challenge, you must reach Bountiful Costco before closing. A 14 mph moving average is the minimum realistic pace to finish in time.
Can I use an e-bike?
Yes! E-bikes are tolerated. However, it might be harder to eat so much food if you're not exerting yourself as much. The calories have to go somewhere! E-bikes are not eligible for prizes.
What if I can't finish all 10 Costcos?
Totally fine — partial completions are welcome and appear on the leaderboard in their own tier. Completing even 5–6 Costcos is a serious accomplishment. Use FrontRunner to bail out at any station along the route and call it a day. Submit whatever you rode here →
Can I bring friends or family?
Absolutely! The more the merrier. Just make sure everyone either has their own Costco membership or rides with someone who does.
Is there a registration fee?
Nope! This is completely free. Just the cost of your food court items — roughly $15 if you hot dog it the whole way, up to $80 if you go full Chicken Salad across all 10 stops.
What about bike parking at Costco?
Most Costcos have bike racks. If not, you can lock your bike to a cart corral. If riding in a group, one person can wait outside and watch the bikes while others order food. Take your valuables with you!
What forms of payment does Costco accept?
Important: Costco food courts accept debit cards, cash, or Visa credit cards ONLY. Mastercard, Discover, and Amex are NOT accepted.
What about weather?
Weather pending! May weather in Utah can be unpredictable (40°F to 80°F). If weather is mostly good, bring a light jacket just in case. The event may be postponed if conditions are dangerous (severe storms, extreme temperatures). Check your email 48 hours before for any updates.
What if I get a flat tire or mechanical issue?
You're responsible for your own repairs - bring spare tubes, tire levers, and a pump or CO2 cartridges. Fellow riders may help if they can, but don't count on it. This is a self-supported ride!
Do I need a GPS device?
Highly recommended! The route has many turns and follows bike trails and roads throughout the Wasatch Front. A GPS head unit (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) with the route downloaded will provide turn-by-turn navigation and make the ride much safer and more enjoyable. Download the route from Ride with GPS before the event. If you don't have a GPS unit, make sure to have the route loaded on your phone with offline maps, but a dedicated GPS device is strongly recommended.
Do I need to submit proof of completion?
Yes! To be eligible for bonus challenges and bragging rights, submit GPS data via our verification page.
Why does the route say 100 miles if Costco-to-Costco is ~96?
The full route is a true 100-mile century — but about 4 of those miles are getting to and from FrontRunner stations at either end of the route. The Costco-to-Costco riding distance is approximately 96 miles. Both numbers are accurate depending on what you're counting!
For prize timing purposes, only Costco-to-Costco time counts — the FrontRunner legs are excluded.
How are prizes awarded?
Session Co Jerseys (raffle): 3 winners drawn randomly from all verified riders. Every Costco stop you complete earns one entry — up to 10 entries total (11 if you complete the Spanish Fork bonus stop).
HandleStash Hot Dog Guru Cup Holder: Awarded to the fastest and slowest verified riders based on Costco-to-Costco time from GPX submissions. Must complete all 10 stops to qualify.
Your ride must be submitted and verified by 11:59 PM Sunday, May 3rd to qualify for any prize. Submit your ride here →
E-bike riders are not eligible for prizes and appear in a separate section at the bottom of the leaderboard.
Pre-ride registration is required to qualify for prizes or appear on the leaderboard. Register here →
All winners will be contacted by email.
How is the leaderboard ranked?
Human-powered riders are ranked using three tiers, in order:
- Most Costcos visited — more stops always ranks higher, regardless of time.
- Fewest food stops skipped — within riders who visited the same number of Costcos, anyone who ate at every stop they visited ranks above anyone who skipped. Any single skip drops you below the clean eaters.
- Fastest elapsed time — the final tiebreaker when Costcos visited and skip count are equal.
🔋 E-bike riders are listed in a separate section at the bottom of the leaderboard, ranked by the same criteria within their own group. They are not competing for podium positions or prizes.
Partial completers are ranked alongside full completers — just in a lower tier. See the live Results page →
Pre-ride registration is required to appear on the leaderboard. Register here →
