Join Big Waves Courage Classic Team to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Colorado ARCH program.
Join us on July 19–20, 2024, for the Courage Classic
Join us July 19-20, 2025, at Copper Mountain. Register to ride and provide lifesaving care for children at the region's only nonprofit pediatric hospital.
Something for everyone
Take on the two-day tour in Copper Mountain, which offers fully supported routes each day for riders of all levels and abilities. Be a part of the Courage Classic excitement and community while making a difference for the kids and families who depend on Children’s Colorado for care. View the route options.
New this year, the Courage Cruise!
A 2-mile route around the base of Copper – perfect for bicycles, tricycles, striders, joggers, wheelchairs – all are welcome! This option is $25/person with no fundraising requirement (but registrants will have access to a fundraising page if they would like to help your team reach for its goal!) More info here. Please share with your friends and family who may be interested.
Training Rides
Have you decided to do one of the longer rides? Find training rides in the Courage Classic Facebook Group, posted by team captains.
Rider registration fees
December 2024- May 31, 2025:
$50/Adult (age 18+)
$25/Child (ages 6-17)
Free for children 5 and under
June 1- July 19, 2025:
$150/Adult (age 18+)
$75/Child (ages 6-17)
Free for children 5 and under
Registration fees do not count toward fundraising minimums. Courage Classic registration fees are non-refundable.
All funds raised will go towards helping and expanding the program and providing financial assistance to any program participants. ARCH is near and dear to Big Waves, as Asa has participated in the ARCH ski program for several winters. Thank you so much for your continued support of Big Waves and ARCH!
Rider fundraising minimums
$500/Adult (18+)
$125/Child (ages 6-17)
Children 5 and under do not have a fundraising minimum but have access to a fundraising page and will receive an event t-shirt if they raise $125.
Courage Classic donations are non-refundable.
Registered riders who meet their fundraising minimum will receive:
Access to Team Town and Courage Classic Happy Hour on Friday
Breakfast (Saturday/Sunday)
Stocked aid stations every 6-25 miles
On-route support including restrooms, medical/mechanical support and SAG Wagons
Lunch on-route (Saturday)
Finish Line BBQ (Sunday)
Rider shirt (will only receive one shirt per registration)
Finisher Medal
Access to Courage Cruise – included in registration
Fundraising minimums are required to ride in the Courage Classic and must be met before riding tour weekend.
Important Details:
To ride in Courage Classic, you must meet the fundraising minimum by rider check-in starting July 18. If you have not met your fundraising minimum at tour check-in, you must collect the remaining balance to receive your rider kit. Checks and credit cards are accepted on-site.
Meet your fundraising minimum ($500/ Adult (18+); $125/Child (age 6-17)) by June 20 to receive your rider packet in the mail and skip in-person check-in when you arrive at the tour.
If children 5 and under raise $125, they are eligible to receive their rider packet in the mail.
You can continue fundraising after the Tour to reach your personal/team fundraising goal until August 31st.
Any donations received or postmarked after Aug. 31 will be applied to next year’s event.
Please include the rider or team name on all check donations. Processing takes a few days. Please mail check donations to the following P.O. Box:
Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Attn: Courage Classic
PO Box 5003
Denver, CO 80217-5003
Join the Big Waves Courage Class Team
Registration is easy. Check it out! Follow the instructions or watch the video tutorial below.
Click on “Join Team”.
Each team member must raise a minimum of $500.
Want a virtual option? You got it. Join our team from virtually anywhere or from your couch. To join our team as a virtual participant, simply select the “Virtual Participant” option.
