Event Description
14th Annual Houston Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, October 5, 2019
The rally is open to riders of all ages and designed as a casual, self-paced ride. Entrants can choose between a 15-mile course through the Heights and near-by neighborhoods, or a shorter 3-mile ride designed for kids and their adult companions —OR DO BOTH—starting and finishing at Marmion Park, 18th Street and Heights Boulevard.
After completing the ride, participants can celebrate at Marmion Park for the Post Ride Party and Awards Ceremony with entertainment, fabulous door prizes, and great refreshments including picnic fare, beverages and more!
Entry Fee: (credit cards are accepted)
Before September 20, 2019, 5pm CT / September 21, 2019 through Rally Day @ Marmion Park
15-mile Route - $25 / Day of ride $30
3-mile Route - $15 / Day of ride $20
Event Details:
Friday, October 4, 2019, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Bikes, Bites & Beer
Eureka Heights Brewery
941 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008
Kick-off the 14th Annual Houston Heights Bicycle Rally and Scavenger Hunt at Eureka Heights Brewery. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of games, pub food, unlimited beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. Pick up your registration packet and earn your first stamp on your rally card! Tickets: $50.00 each
Saturday, October 5, 2019
9:00 am – Participants in the 15-mile route may start their ride any time after 9:00 am on the day of the event.
2:00 pm – Participants in the 3-mile route may start their ride any time after 2:00 pm on the day of the event.
3:00 pm – Deadline for completing the rally. After party begins
4:30 pm – Awards Ceremony begins.
Scavenger Hunt:
Each entrant will be issued a rally map, rally card, and a scavenger hunt clue list. Locations for water and public restrooms along the route will be noted on the rally map. The clue list describes a sight or object that can be seen along the rally course. The person who finds the most mystery objects will be named the winner of the scavenger hunt. A drawing will be held for entrants who fully complete a rally card (all stamps on the card including the pre-party stamp).
Prize Rules:
To be eligible for prizes and awards, entrants must complete the rally no later than 3:00 pm, and submit their completed scavenger hunt clue list at Marmion Park. You must be present to win.
Packet Pickup:
All packet pickup will be at Marmion Park, 18th Street and Heights Boulevard, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Rally Day.
SAG Service:
SAG Service will be provided for riders unable to complete the route. SAG Vehicle drivers will pick up broken down bikes and tired riders and return them to Marmion Park.
THIS IS NOT A RACE – ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR HELMETS.
There is no rain date for this event. Rain or shine, the event goes on as planned. Sorry, no refunds will be made.
Benefits:
The HHA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and proceeds from the Bicycle Rally go directly into the community for beautification, restoration, maintenance and education
