EVENT DAY DETAILS

Updated ride day information

September 20th, 2025

Welcome to the first annual Ride the Tide, bike ride benefiting Stop Soldier Suicide. Ride the Tide has coastal vibes and something for everyone from the casual bike rider to bike enthusiast including a family fun 10 mile ride with 30 and 67 mile loops around Oak Island. Ride the Tide will take you on a tour of Oak Island and will expose you to top attractions like Oak Island

Beach, The Point, Oak Island Lighthouse, Middleton Park and former site of Fort Caswell military base operated by the NC Baptist Assembly.

Race Location:

Middleton Park Complex

4610 E Dolphin Dr

Oak Island, NC 28465

 The town of Oak Island does enforce paid parking on the island and for Middleton Park if you are not a resident and riding to the event. Temporary, $5 Hourly and $20 Daily parking permits can be purchased from SurfCast by Otto Connect through their app at

www.surfcast.us

Included with Registration:

Marked courses
Cue Sheets for 10 mile and 30 mile (67 mile same route as 30, 2 x laps)
Swag Bag - Event Shirt
Chip Timed Ride
OKI Police and OKI Fire Dept support
Awards for Top Category Finishers
SAG or Stocked Aid Stations on All Routes
Post Ride Party and Live Music at Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grill, on the Beach at 6pm.
 
20% of all proceeds ride day will be donated back to Stop Soldier Suicide

Race Day Schedule:

Saturday, September 20th, 2025
7am Registration Open
7:45am Registration Closes
7:50am Rider Meeting at Start line
8am - 10 Mile Ride Starts
8:15am - 30 & 67 Mile Ride Starts
Top Finisher Awards given post ride finish for each distance
6pm, Post Ride Party at Lazy Turtle

Lazy Turtle
601 Ocean Dr
Oak Island, NC 28465