List of motorcycle rallies in the Pacific Northwest
This is a list of motorcycle rallies in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Rallies are annual unless noted.
Name | Place | Attendance | Inaugurated | Organizer | Notes |
Sky Valley Antique & Classic Motorcycle Show | Snohomish, Washington | 1997 | ABATE local chapter | Held in Sultan or Everett 2009–2011 due to increased police costs related to concerns of motorcycle gang violence | |
Oyster Run | Anacortes, Washington | 1981 | City of Anacortes/Oyster Run Committee | Called the largest Northwest rally in 2014 | |
Hogs and Dogs | West Richland, Washington | 2001 | West Richland Area Chamber of Commerce | Hot dog feed, concerts | |
Hells Canyon Rally | Hells Canyon | 2000 | Todd Godfrey of High Desert Harley-Davidson | This rally meets in Baker City, Oregon for four days in July. There are several rides in the area, including a ride through Hells Canyon to the dam. | |
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America 2004 national rally | Spokane, Washington | 2004 | BMW Motorcycle Owners of America | ||
Sun and Surf Motorcycle Run | Ocean Shores, Washington | 1988 or 1989 | Sun and Surf Charity 5013, Issaquah | 100% of proceeds benefit Seattle Children's and other charities; started in 1980s by Lynnwood Harley Owners Group members who couldn't go to Sturgis rally | |
Hog Wild Rally | Quinault Nation casino near Ocean Shores, Washington | 2009 | Quinault Nation, operated by Roadshows, Inc. | Same weekend as Sun and Surf, also in Ocean Shores | |
Run to the Cascades | Prineville or Redmond, Oregon | Aaron Myhra | Re-started in 2011 as 9/11 memorial event after 10 year hiatus; 2012 event shut down by sheriff due to motorcycle gang clash. 2013 event planned at Warm Springs cancelled. | ||
Spring Opener | Toppenish, Washington fairgrounds | 1990s | ABATE local chapter | ||
Iron Horse Trail Motorcycle Show | Ellensburg, Washington | 2009 | ABATE local chapter | rally including visit at Wild Horse Wind Farm | |
Good Vibrations Motorcycle Rally | Salem, Oregon | 2010 | Roadshows, Inc. | Discontinued 2014 | |
Pacific Northwest H.O.G. Rally | Spokane Valley, Washington | 2014 | Harley Owners Group local chapter | 2014 was first tri-state rally; formerly Washington, Oregon and Idaho rallies | |
Teddy Bear Run | Auburn, Washington | 1999 | Alky Angels South King County chapter | Benefits children at MultiCare Health System's Auburn Regional Medical Center | |
Republic Rally | Republic, Washington | 2008 | Republic Motorcycle Rally Association | ||
Isle of Vashon TT | Vashon Island, Washington | 1983 | Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Seattle | Attendance intentionally kept low by not announcing event date outside of club membership. | |
Polar Bear Run | Portland–Oregon City | 1985 | Christian Motorcyclists Association Portland chapter | Billed as the West Coast's largest Polar Bear event for motorcyclists | |
Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge | Key West, Florida–Homer, Alaska | 2010 | Jim and Beth Durham | Long-distance rally | |
Bike Fest | Cottage Grove, Oregon | 2005 | STAR Touring and Riding Association chapter | ||
Chief Joseph Rally | John Day, Oregon | BMW Riders of Oregon | |||
Rose City Oregon 500 | Tigard, Oregon out and back | 1974 | Rose City Motorcycle Club | 500 miles in one day. Oldest NW rally? | |
Chris Kilcullen Memorial Ride | Eugene–Bend, Oregon | 2011 | Kilcullen Project | ||
Rose City Oregon 250 | Tigard, Oregon out and back | 1992 | Rose City Motorcycle Club | 250 miles in one day | |
Cascade Country Rendezvous | Republic and Menlo, Washington | 1974 | Washington State BMW Riders Club | Oldest PNW rally? | |
GWRRA Washington Rally | Northwest Washington Fair fairgrounds, Lynden | 1981? | Gold Wing Road Riders Association Washington District | ||
Portland Alley Sweeper Urban Enduro | Portland, Oregon | 2009 | Sang-Froid Riding Club, Portland | ||
Alaska State H.O.G. Rally | Tanana Valley State Fair fairgrounds, Fairbanks, Alaska | Harley Owners Group Interior Alaska chapter | 2014 rally between Wasilla–Anchorage | ||
Sportbike Northwest | Maryhill Loops Road, Goldendale, Washington | 2003 | Sound Rider! | ||
Ride for Kids | Carnation, Washington | 1991 or 1993 | Mike Traynor, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Benefit; paired with event at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. | |
Northwest Firefighters Bike Rally | Republic, Washington | 2009 | Brian Kendall | ||
Western States 1000 | Tigard–Beaverton, Oregon out and back | 1989 | Tourcade Inc. and Rose City Motorcycle Club | , two-day long-distance rally | |
Brian Fisher Memorial ride | Ocean Shores, Washington | 2007 | King County Corrections Guild | ||
Hyder Seek | Sumas, Washington–Hyder, Alaska | 1998 | Iron Butt Association | IBA long-distance rally | |
Gold Rush Ride | Portland–Sumpter, Oregon | Sang-Froid Riding Club, Portland | On- and off-road long-distance rally | ||
Bonehead Enduro | Snoqualmie, Washington | 1994 | Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Seattle | Off-road scavenger hunt | |
Iron Butt Rally | Kennewick, Washington | 71 finishers out of 97 entrants | 2019 | Iron Butt Association | Long-distance rally – 2019 winner covered |