2024 Race Across America to Finish in Atlantic City

The 42nd Race Across America, a 3,000-mile race across the United States, will start June 18 in Oceanside, California, and end on June 24 at the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The Race Across America is open to solo riders as well as 2-, 4- and 8-person teams. Solo racers must qualify by completing a qualifying race but teams do not have to qualify to enter. Solo racers and teams must have support crews. In 2024 over 150 riders, with their support crews will particpate. Participants will have GPS tracking devices which allow family, friends, fans and spectators to follow their progress while both the start and finish will be live streamed.

“Race Across America is one of the nation’s toughest athletic events and we couldn’t be more excited to serve as the finish line for the 2024 event,” said Daniel Gallagher, director of sports sales of the Atlantic City Sports Commission. “We are looking forward to showcasing all Atlantic City has to offer to a global audience, including our world-famous Boardwalk and coastal views as the cyclists finish this extraordinarily impressive race.”

The initial Race Across America took place in 1982 when four riders and their respective support crews, raced 3,000 miles from the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles to the Empire State Building in New York City.

“I’ve raced and finished RAAM twice – team in 2005 and solo in 2006 – both times in Atlantic City,” said Race Across America Company President Fred Boethling. “Finishing in Atlantic City is a very emotional experience. Finishing on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean is special. We are thrilled to be back in Atlantic City.”