The Off-Road Tour

• Race course support: Feed Zone, medical team 
• Complimentary parking 
• (1) Complimentary 4-day Festival Pass (if you sign up for multiple events, you will still only receive 1 wristband for the weekend)
• Complimentary post-ride showers 
• Secure bag drop
• Secure bike valet 
• Post-ride lunch and complimentary Sierra Nevada beer at the Casa Amigos Rider Lounge. Your lunch must be redeemed on the same day of your race/ride.
• Finisher medal
• Virtual Athlete Goodie Bag: special offers and discounts from our Sea Otter Classic partners  

All athletes receive a complimentary post-race or ride meal at the Casa Amigos Rider Lounge.
 
You will receive a physical ticket at packet pick-up.
 
Meal tickets are valid for the same day as your race or ride.

The Family Off-Road Tour is perfect for families and kids of all ages. Please note that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

While the course is designed to be family-friendly, we will offer opportunities to exit early, should you or your family need.

Course maps for Sea Otter 2026 will go live on March 1st, 2026!

2026 Course Talks dates coming soon!    

Join Race Director, Jeff Frost, for these live course talks as he previews each race and ride, with plenty of time for questions. 

TBD: Fuego XL/XC and Fuego SHORT – Course discussions, and Q & A

TBD: Carmelo/Pacifico/Robles/Family Off-Road Tour – Routes discussion and Q & A

TBD: Gravity Events: Downhill, Dual Slalom and Enduro – Course discussions, and Q & A

Arriving at the Venue 

Whether you plan to arrive at Sea Otter via car, bike or public transportation, you should review the directions to the venue before you set out. Many roads surrounding Laguna Seca will be closed to traffic during the event so you should plan your route in advance and allow ample time when you arrive at Sea Otter to get to your destination. Gran Fondo routes start at the Tire Bridge and finish in the Raceway Paddock.

Packet pick-up and registration is located at the Hospitality Pavilion. Please see the Festival Map here.

• Wednesday noon to 6 p.m.
• Thursday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Pre-registered athlete packet pick-up only. No Registrations.)

Riders that have already registered online can pick-up their packets the same day as their ride.

Rider Support includes mechanical and SAG support (including mobile tech) along the way. Enthusiastic volunteers provide fuel and hydration at the rest stations that dot the course. We also offer bike valet service which you can take advantage of before and after the ride.

• Obey all traffic laws. Riders are required to be familiar with California bicycle safety laws. Violators may be ticketed by local law enforcement, removed from the ride, or banned from future Life Time Sea Otter events. Visit here for more information: https://www.calbike.org/go_for_a_ride/california_bicycle_laws/
• Yield to those with the right of way. All recreation trails and roads within the Gran Fondo routes are open to the public. Please be courteous to other users and yield when necessary. 
• Ride safely and predictably. This includes riding single-file. Any rider found to be riding illegally, unsafely, recklessly, or discourteously will be removed from the Gran Fondo and banned from future Life Time Sea Otter events. 
• Helmets are required for all riders. Only ANSI- or Snell-approved helmets are allowed. 
• No headphones allowed. 
• Bicycles only, including tandems. No tricycles, trailers, or other rigs. No personal support vehicles. No passengers allowed. 
• No unregistered participants. All riders must display their Gran Fondo number (on jersey and handlebars) and wear their Gran Fondo wristband. Unregistered riders will be prohibited from accessing certain areas of the course and will not have access to refueling stations and post-ride activities. 
• Be prepared for all weather conditions. Gran Fondo rides are held rain or shine. Life Time Sea Otter Classic maintains the right to alter the routes based on permit restrictions, current conditions, or construction impacts.

The Fort Ord National Monument is open to visitors during Sea Otter. Riders need to adhere to trail rules and passing speed limits when passing a rider going in the opposite direction.  Passing speed limits during the tours (5 mph on single-track and 10 mph on roads) will be enforced.

Learn more here

No Refunds
All fees are non-refundable and registrations are not transferable.

Deferral
Receive a guaranteed spot into the following year’s race. Athlete will pay 50% of the entry fee and complete a new registration for the following year’s race. Original entry fees will not be refunded.

Important Notables
Deferrals are only valid for the following year in the same event, space permitting.

Active duty and military personnel deployed or recalled may be refunded or deferred at no cost with proof of orders.

Pregnant Women and Postpartum mothers may be refunded or deferred at no cost with an authorized medical note.

Deferral and Transfer redemption deadlines apply.
No refunds or changes permitted on transactions over 365 days.
No refunds on add-on items, merchandise or donations; all purchases are final.

Life Time reserves the right, in its sole and complete discretion, to deny entry, to revoke the entry application of any applicant at any time, and/or to disqualify any individual from the Event. Those who violate our registration/racing policy may be disqualified and potentially banned from participating in this and/or any other Life Time Event.

Contact seaotter@ltevents.zendesk.com for information. 

All Sea Otter participants will be required to submit a release waiver and assumption of risk form. Save time in line by completing them in advance. All Sea Otter participants are required to wear an approved helmet- no exceptions. USA Cycling Helmet Policy