The Seattle Century, presented by Carter Subaru, is Seattle’s premier distance ride with three course options, fantastic routes and scrumptious food at rest stops spaced an easy 15 miles apart, on average.
We believe riding your bike should be fun… and tasty! Depending on your route, you’ll be treated to an impressive selection of the nation’s best rest stop food, including strawberry shortcake, pizza, fruit, pasta salad, deli sandwiches and much more. Each rest stop with amaze and refuel you.
The course is extremely well marked and ride guides will be provided at the start line. Route descriptions and interactive maps are available on the individual routes’ pages.
Rest easy in your saddle and relax, we’ll take care of all the details so you can immerse yourself in the course and enjoy the ride. Dive into the landscape brimming with summertime foliage, vibrant flowers and serene roads so quiet that ew cars will pass you by and you might even see some determined weeds popping though the asphalt.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 99 miles
- Elevation: + 5501 / - 5496 ft
- Climbing Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
- Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~16 miles
- Lunch Stop: Yes
- Download to GPS
This route loops you around some of the best areas Washington has to offer. Ride on the popular Burke-Gilman Trail, stop in historic Bothell, and ride into the beautiful cities of Redmond, Fall City, and Mercer Island. The stops along the way alone are worth the ride. There will be berry pies at Remlinger Farms, strawberry shortcake, deli sandwiches on Dave’s Killer bread, along with the traditional snack items. There will also be mechanical support to keep you on track.
This map is interactive. Zoom in, choose to view the landscape (satellite view) or just a map view.
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Quick Facts
- Distance: 85 miles
- Elevation: + 4610 / - 4605 ft
- Climbing Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult*
- Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~14 miles
- Lunch Stop: Yes
- Download to GPS
Experience all the riding bliss of the full century route with one exception: This route turns off before the Snoqualmie Falls loop. You can change your mind at any time. If your legs are feeling strong and you want to view the Falls, simply take the Falls Loop, which is clearly marked on the course.
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Quick Facts
- Distance: 50 miles
- Elevation: + 2452 / - 2452 ft
- Climbing Difficulty: Easy*
- Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~16 miles
- Lunch Stop: No
- Download to GPS
This surprisingly flat route affords you an luscious tour of Seattle and its fringes in a robust 50 miles. The route travels from historic Bothell City to Redmond and onto Mercer Island as it loops back to the start line. Ride on the popular Sammamish River Trail along the scenic Lake Sammamish.
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