You can register online in three ways:

• Join a Team -- If you are joining an existing team that a friend started, you can search for your team and register yourself here.
• Start a Team -- If you plan to captain a new (or new to 2023) team and are ready to get the wheels rolling, get started here.
• Join as an Individual -- If you are signing up on your own, you can get started here.

Each cyclist and walker joining us in person in Napa will pay a registration fee to secure their place in the Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk. This registration fee helps to pay for the expenses incurred to participate in the event (personal webpage set up, food and support on ride day, permitting of routes, etc.). See the registration fee schedule below:

All Riders (joining us IN PERSON):
December 1 - December 31: $45
January 1 - March 31: $60
April 1 - June 30: $75
July 1 - September 17: $99
Ride-Day Registration (September 23, 2023): $150
*Online registration will be closed between September 18 - September 22

Walkers:
December 1 - September 17: $35
Ride-Day Registration (September 23, 2023): $45
*Online registration will be closed between September 18 - September
22

Volunteers: Free

Persons with ALS and Caregivers: Free, please contact ride@ridetodefeatALS.org for discount code.

Virtual Participants (those unable to attend the in-person event): Free

If you are a rider joining us in person in Napa, yes. All in person riders, 18 and older, are required to raise a minimum of $150, not including your registration fee, by the day of the event (September 23, 2023). If you are a first-time fundraiser or are interested in learning more, check out our Fundraising Tips and Tools. Our staff is another resource for you and we will be here for you at every step of the way! Don’t hesitate to reach out and we can come up with a fundraising plan together! Virtual participants and volunteers are not required to fundraise for this event, however we encourage you to take a look at our fundraising tips and tools linked above to help us create a world without ALS!

We have a solution for that! We will ask that you sign a "promise to pay" agreement, which will give you another six weeks following the ride to raise the remaining balance to reach $150. A lot of donors are moved to give after seeing photos and hearing about your experience at our event to make a difference in the lives of people with ALS. If, after those six weeks, you still owe a balance you will be charged per the agreement that you sign.

Of course! We can easily move you onto a team (or start a team for you) if you choose. Just email us at ride@ridetodefeatals.org.

Nope. You can participate as an individual or on a team! Whatever works best for you.

No. Each individual is responsible for raising the $150 minimum that is reflected on their personal fundraising page.

YES! This year we are bringing together the best of both worlds -- the in-person event you know and love in Napa AND the accessibility of our virtual events. If you're able to join us in person, we can't wait to see you! If you're unable to join us in person, register as a Virtual Participant, participate your way and tune into the day from wherever you are! Our team is working hard to make both the in-person and virtual event-days AWESOME! If you have any ideas, please feel free to send them our way at ride@ridetodefeatals.org.

Don't worry! This year, we are committed to creating an amazing event day experience for our virtual participants as well! For anyone who is unable to join us in Napa for whatever reason, simply register as a Virtual Participant, and participate YOUR WAY however you want, wherever you want! Throughout the day, our virtual participants will be able to tune in at our Startline, Festival, and maybe a little in between! If you're going to participate virtually, don't forget to let us know what your plan is so we can help make it the best event-day experience possible!

Each ride starts at a different time. We stagger our route start times strategically and along with permitting guidelines. Please check our Event Details page for up-to-date start times for each route option. Please plan to begin with your group time -- not before or after.

YES! We are working hard to make the walk portion of the Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk better than ever before. Register today as a Walker!

The start and finish locations for the ride will be the same. The 2023 Napa Valley Ride venue location will be announced soon!

The deadline for online registrations for all in-person registration types is September 17 at 11:59pm PST, unless we exceed capacity before that date. If there is still space, day of registration will be available for each route during the registration times listed on the Event Details page.

Yes, all ages are welcome. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign their participation waiver during registration.

Your family and friends are more than welcome to join you at the afternoon celebration. Lunch will cost $25 for friends and family members who do not participate in the ride or walk. If your friends and family are interested in getting more involved with the event, there are a number of volunteer opportunities for them to consider. Volunteers are an integral part of the success of Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk, and there are a variety of jobs throughout the weekend. Visit the Volunteer page of the website for job descriptions and to register as a volunteer.

In the event that the Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk has to transition into a virtual event, your registration fee will turn into a much-needed donation for the Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association and will also count toward your fundraising total (and earning our awesome Napa Valley Ride incentive items!). If this happens, Golden West Chapter Staff will work with all participants to help you find a fun and inspirational way to participate your way on September 23!

We will follow all state and local public health guidelines and ensure that the Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS and Walk is safe for all participants. Guidelines are constantly changing with COVID-19, so please check back regularly to see what safety precautions are set in place for this year's in-person event.

We offer a 100-mile route (century), TWO 62-mile route (metric century) -- one "lite" route and a challenge route, a 47-mile route, a 28-mile route, and a 9-mile route for our cyclists. You can check out all of the routes here. For any of our non-cyclists, we have a wheelchair friendly walk (leaving from the same location). Please note that all routes are subject to change pending jurisdiction approval. Not interested in riding or walking? Join us as a volunteer!

Volunteer SAG “wagons” will be patrolling each route throughout the day. If you need assistance, give the standard "thumbs down" signal to indicate you need support.

The rest stop locations for the 2023 Napa Valley Ride are still being confirmed. Each will be between 12 and 20 miles apart. Each rest stop will have a selection of food and drinks to keep you fueled and supported on the course, as well as port-o-potties and shade for a little comfort and rest before getting back on the road.

The ALS Association Golden West Chapter is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Registration fees are not accepted as tax deductible.

We will be using the Tax ID for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter, which is 95-4163338.

Please include a note with your name and the event name (Napa Valley Ride and Walk) to ensure we give you full credit for your fundraising efforts. You can bring your donations to the event and hand them in at check-in, or you can mail your donations to the Golden West Chapter office:

It is NOT safe to mail cash. To turn in cash, please bring it to the event. If you would prefer to convert it to a check to mail to the office, please include the donation form so that we can mail acknowledgement letters to your supporters.

All people who make an online donation via our website will receive an email confirmation that can be used for tax purposes. Those who send checks valued $100 or more will receive a thank you letter by mail that can be used for tax purposes. If you have a donor who needs a receipt, please let us know and we will be happy to provide one. Also, if you turn in donations within 2 weeks before or after the event, please let us know if one of those donors needs a receipt.

Employer matching gifts are a great way to double your fundraising. For detailed information about matching gifts, please refer to our Matching Gifts FAQ.

We work hard to make sure every dollar you donate has maximum impact on the fight against ALS. From patient programs to cutting-edge research, your fundraising efforts for the Ride to Defeat ALS will never go to waste. We pride ourselves in functioning with a high standard of efficiency. Learn more here!

Your Personal Page is an online promotional tool to use when asking your friends and family to join your team or make a donation. Once you're registered, a personal page is automatically created for you. You can customize this page with photos and your personal story by logging into your Participant Center. Our staff is here to help you every step of the way.

To login to your personal page, you will enter your username and password into the Participant Center Login Area at the top right of the Ride’s website. Once you’ve entered your username and password, you will be taken to the homepage of your Participant Center.

If you do not remember your username that you set up during registration, just contact our staff and they can look it up for you. If you do not remember your password, the link under the login area will help you reset your password or you can always email us at ride@ridetodefeatals.org!

You don't have to, but we know from experience that the participant’s personal touch makes the page more compelling to prospective donors. Be creative and have fun with it. Please know we are here to help you do this.

Login to your Participant Center. On the home page, you will see a box that is labeled "Your Fundraising Progress" with a button that says "Edit Goal" where you can change it. Or you can contact us and we can do it for you.

Login to your Participant Center. On the homepage, scroll down until you see "Personal Donations". There you can see a list of your donors and download that list.

The Napa Valley Ride will start and end at the same location, which will be in the beautiful Napa Valley. Exact venue location will be announced soon! Stay tuned for more information!

Stay tuned for more information about group rates and hotels near our 2023 event site!

September is a very popular time in Napa Valley, so hotels go quickly! Our advice, if you find yourself facing this problem, is to book a room as early as possible, and don't shy away from options like Airbnb and VRBO.

If you enjoy camping, there are a few options close to Napa. We suggest looking into SugarLoaf Ridge Campground (27 miles from festival site) and SkyLine Wilderness Park (7 miles from our festival site). If you would rather bring your RV along, there is also Napa Valley Expo RV Park (4.7 miles from our festival site) which you can book now!