All Bikers invited to participate in the Annual Run for the Border

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Got a street legal bike?

You can still participate in the Annual Run for the Border — a motorcycle ride from Orondo to Oroville held Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Columbia RIVER H.O.G. Chapter in Wenatchee, the public charity ride features raffles and a commemorative patch, with all proceeds supporting local veterans.

Join your fellow riders as you cruise US Hwy. 97 through beautiful North Central Washington. Your participation helps to support an individual from the Armed Forces, a combat veteran from Desert Storm and Iraq currently in need.

Key Event Details

    • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
    • Registration: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
    • Kick Stands Up (KSU): 9:00 AM
    • Starting Point: Stemilt Fruit Clinic Parking Lot, 2833 Euclid Ave, Wenatchee, WA
    • Ending Point: Fraternal Eagles (Aerie 3865), Golden Oroville, WA
    • Registration Fee: $25 per rider | $10 per additional passenger

Important Things to Know

    • Eligibility: Open to all street-legal motorcycles, not just Harleys.
    • Cause: The 2026 ride serves as a fundraiser benefiting veteran support initiatives via “The Bunker”.
    • Activities: Riders will receive a commemorative patch and can participate in a 50/50 and general prize raffle at the 2:00 PM event conclusion in Oroville.

For any pre-registration details or updates, you can check the Columbia River H.O.G. Events page.

Travel Alert:

Travelers on US 97 should exercise additional caution when traveling on May 16, 2026 from milepost 213 in Orondo to milepost 332 in Oroville, as they will encounter numerous motorcyclists participating in the annual Run for the Border, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Travelers will also encounter increased motorcycle traffic in the afternoon and evening as the participants make their way home.