CHALLENGE YOURSELF
TO CHANGE LIVES.

There’s nothing like the Best Buddies Challenge. Find out for yourself. Sign up as an individual or form a team with friends and together we will help Best Buddies enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

All participants receive a limited edition event jersey, premium gift bag, shower and massage, and admission to the post event party featuring a gourmet barbecue, open bar and private concert. Additional VIP benefits can be added as fundraising thresholds are reached.

DIY CHALLENGE

Create your own cycling, running, or walking Challenge! Ride our original Hearst Castle route, join one of our Strava segments, or join pro-Cyclists George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde, and others on virtual rides and interactive Zoom experiences!

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RIDE

Join us on Saturday, September 11, 2021, and choose to ride 100-, 62-, or 30-miles along the Pacific Coast Highway to the Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Along the way, you’ll enjoy incredible views of Big Sur, Lucia, Gorda, and Ragged Point as you ride the beautiful rolling coastline of California’s central coast.

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RUN OR WALK

For those who don’t ride, our 5K is a great way to participate. Enjoy a jog with friends, or go for a new personal best. The walk is the perfect challenge for families with small children.

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CELEBRATE

All routes lead to our Finish Line on Hearst Ranch in San Simeon. After you finish your event, recover and relax beachside with a massage, hot shower, gourmet food, and an open bar. Once you’re relaxed, cap the celebration off at our famous gourmet barbecue and private concert from the top of Hearst Ranch. After the main party, our top fundraisers are invited to a VIP reception held at the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle.

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A FIVE-STAR EVENT

The Best Buddies Challenge is a five-star experience unlike any other charity event. We recognize the importance of your fundraising and will make sure you are well taken care of from the moment you register to the very last mile. Participants in the Challenge receive unparalleled support for their training and fundraising before the event. During your event, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to make it to the finish line. At the finish, you’ll be treated to massages, gourmet food, an open bar, and an amazing concert after party.

SUPPORT BEST BUDDIES

The Best Buddies Challenge supports Best Buddies International, a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO CHANGE LIVES.