North Shore Century 2026
Join us on Sunday, September 20 when the Evanston Bicycle Club presents one of Chicagoland's premiere rides - The 41th 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. Routes are clearly marked on road pavement. Route cue sheets are available in print or digital download. Multiple rest stops offer food & beverage plus mechanical support. Radio-directed SAG vehicles provide mid-ride assistance for emergencies. This year a 40th anniversary NSC jersey is available for purchase. Use this link to order from the Primal NSC webstore . Orders made by September 29 should be delivered about November 14.
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. Please bring Active.com confirmation e-mail with QR code to speed your check-in. 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, consider the latest start time for your route:
- 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.northshorecentury.org . Don’t forget your helmet, visible clothing, and your bike in good riding condition. Registrations ends Sunday, September 20 at 11:00 am, or when capacity is reached.