Cranksgiving 2026

How Cranksgiving 2026 will work

Start:

Gather at Byrd Barr Place (map) at 9 a.m. You'll be handed a manifest card detailing items the chosen food bank needs and suggested grocery sellers. You'll be able to choose your first food bank (University District Food Bank, Rainier Valley Food Bank, or White Center food Bank) Mini-Cranksgiving riders will receive a single manifest for a shorter round-trip back to Byrd Barr Place.

Ride to first Food Bank:

Purchase items on the route to your selected food bank (or designated drop-off location) and complete fun challenges for bonus points. Once at the food bank/drop-off site, deposit your donations in designated bins. Tally your points and receive a stamp as well as a second manifest card from a volunteer.

Ride to second Food Bank:

With a new manifest card in hand, journey back to the Byrd Barr Place Food Bank. Repeat the buying and challenge completion process.

After party

After your ride, celebrate with fellow participants! We'll set up at Central Cinema at 1:00pm, and will announce totals/winners at 2:00pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 

The event should take roughly 4 hours. Don't stress if you can only ride to one food bank or miss the after-party – your participation alone is cherished!

Your Cranksgiving Checklist

1. Dress warmly. Layers recommended.
2. Come with a bike ready to ride the chosen distance.
3. Navigation tools, such as a map or smartphone.
4. Means to carry food donations – backpack, bike bags, or cargo bike.
5. Bike lock, mask, and water bottle. (Many of our food banks require masks due to vulnerable populations)
6. Pen for marking off your scavenger hunt list.