Tour de NAMI 2026 🚲
Raising Money for Youth Mental Health Programs
✧ May 30th through June 6th from Pacifica to Oceanside ✧
About This Event
Get to know our riders!
About Cork Snider
About Rick Burns
Our 2026 Tour de NAMI will feature two full-time riders, Cork Snider and Rick Burns, who will travel from Pacifica to Oceanside. They are veterans of long-distance rides and helping organizations raise money through their efforts.
NAMI OC is partnering with the two riders to raise money and awareness for mental health programs in our local schools. The 8-day adventure aims to increase funding for existing and future youth mental health programs.
Tour Route & Details
May 28, 2026 — Kick-Off & Send-Off Rally | Westminster
Join us at La Quinta High School in Westminster for the official Tour de NAMI Kick-Off & Send-Off Rally. This community event will bring riders, supporters, and community members together for an evening focused on mental health awareness, connection, and encouragement before the journey begins.
The evening will feature guest speakers, food and drinks, a community discussion on mental health, a mini resource fair, and opportunities to support youth and young adult mental health programs.
May 30, 2026 — Pacifica to Santa Cruz
The Tour de NAMI ride officially begins in Pacifica as riders start their journey down the California coast. The first day will take the team south toward Santa Cruz, featuring beautiful coastal scenery and the beginning of an unforgettable week of advocacy and awareness.
May 31 – June 1, 2026 — Santa Cruz to Cayucos
These days bring some of the most iconic stretches of the California coastline, including Big Sur and scenic ocean views along Highway 1. Riders will take on challenging climbs while continuing to raise awareness and support for youth and young adult mental health programs.
May 31: Santa Cruz to Big Sur (83 miles)
June 1: Big Sur to Cayucos (89 miles)
June 2 – June 4, 2026 — Cayucos to Southern California
As the riders continue south, the route winds through coastal towns, countryside landscapes, and beach communities on the way toward Southern California. Each mile ridden helps support mental health education, advocacy, and community programs for youth and young adults.
June 2: Cayucos to Lompoc (82 miles)
June 3: Lompoc to Santa Barbara (89 miles)
June 4: Santa Barbara to TBD
June 5, 2026 — Rest Day
After several long days on the road, the riders will take a well-earned rest day to recover, refuel, and prepare for the final stretch of the Tour de NAMI journey.
June 6, 2026 — Oceanside Finish
The final day of Tour de NAMI concludes in Oceanside, marking the end of an incredible journey down the California coast. Together, the riders and community supporters will celebrate the impact made in raising awareness and funds for youth and young adult mental health programs.
The ride may end here, but the mission continues.
Ways to Get Involved Along the Way
Ride Along
Do you like cycling along CA’s beautiful coast for an impactful cause?
It is possible to only ride for a portion of the route, whether it's 2, 10, or the full 540 miles, you are more than welcome to join and can do so at any point during the route!
Sponsoring
Does your company or organization support mental health for all?
There are many ways you can partner with Tour de NAMI to support this impactful journey along the CA coast as we raise awareness and funds for our Youth Mental Health Programs.