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North Shore Century 2026

Wilmette, IL · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · in 54 days
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When
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Where
800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette IL
Distances
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About this race

Event Overview Join us on Sunday, September 20 when the Evanston Bicycle Club presents one of Chicagoland's premiere rides - The 41st annual North Shore Century . You’ll ride through beautiful neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan while enjoying the flat to rolling countryside between Chicago and Wisconsin. Choose the ride that’s right for you – 100, 62, 50 or 25 miles. Ride Features Routes: Routes are clearly marked on road pavement. Details: Route cue sheets are available in print or digital download. Support: Multiple rest stops offer food & beverage plus mechanical support. SAG Vehicles: Radio-directed SAG vehicles provide mid-ride assistance for emergencies. Event Details and Schedule The North Shore Century starts & finishes at the Gillson Park Lakeview Center, 800 Gillson Park Drive, Wilmette, IL 60091 (Lower Level, north side of building). Check-in opens at 6am: check-in ends at 11am, or when capacity is full. Check-in: Please bring Active.com confirmation e-mail with QR code to speed your check-in. Materials: Route cue sheets & NSC wristband ID are provided at check-in: The wristband is your "ticket" to rest stop & SAG support. Event closes at 6pm: Rest stop hours vary by location. To complete routes before ride support ends, plan to start your ride no later than: 100-mile riders: 7am 62 mile route: 9 am 50 mile route: 10am 25-mile route: 11 am T-shirt orders must be claimed by 11am: on request claimed shirts will be held at Gillson until 6pm. See website for details: www.n

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