A Road Bicycle Benefit Race Showcasing Amarillo’s Splendor and History
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Amarillo, Texas (Start/Finish location to be confirmed in official race materials)
Event Information
The inaugural Top of Texas Heritage Ride is a premier Road Bicycle Benefit Race organized by the Community Engagement Unit of The Amarillo Police Department. This unique event is designed to cultivate pride, belonging, and understanding in the community by showcasing the rich history and major landmarks of Amarillo. The ride aims to increase commerce, attraction, and physical fitness in a single, impactful event.
Ride Benefactor: All proceeds from this event will benefit the local Amarillo charity, One Chair at a Time.
About the Beneficiary: One Chair at a Time
One Chair at a Time is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for adolescents and young adults with physical disabilities. They achieve this by providing specialized, expensive equipment—such as tennis chairs, rugby chairs, racing chairs, and hand cycles—along with education and opportunities for participation in adaptive sports. By supporting this event, you will directly help young people in our community achieve their athletic goals.
Route Options & Landmarks
The ride offers four carefully designed routes, each highlighting different historical and cultural landmarks in and around Amarillo:
| Distance | Key Landmarks/Focus |
| 10 Miles | The Big Texan, Slug Bug Ranch, AQHA, The Barrio Neighborhood, Hodge Town, New City Hall, and Centennial Plaza. |
| 20 Miles | Includes 10-mile landmarks plus The Amarillo Police Department, Route 66, and the Amarillo Country Club. |
| 37 Miles | An extended route showcasing nearly all major city landmarks, including John Ward Memorial Park (Medi Park), Don Harrington Discovery Center, Cadillac Ranch, Historical Wolflin Neighborhood, Amarillo College, the Downtown Church District, and both the Historical and new Potter County Courthouses. |
| 59 Miles | The full route, extending to Wildarado in Oldham County. This distance not only features all Amarillo landmarks but also provides an expansive view of the beautiful West Texas Plains, offering glimpses of regional resources like Beef production, Wind Energy, Grain, and Produce. |
Registration
Your registration helps fund specialized sports equipment for physically disabled young people in the Amarillo area.
- Registration Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-top-of-texas-heritage-ride
Website
For additional information, including full route maps, packet pickup details, and volunteer opportunities, please visit the official registration and event page:
Contact Information
For questions regarding the ride, sponsorship, or the Amarillo Police Department’s involvement, please contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 806-751-1741
