Finish The Ride & Run Santa Clarita 2025: A Halloween Ride with Heart and Purpose
On Sunday, October 26, 861 cyclists, runners, walkers, families, and survivors gathered at West Creek Park for a Halloween-themed Finish The Ride & Run – Santa Clarita, turning a day of fitness into a powerful statement for safer streets across California. The park buzzed with costumes and determination—skeletons, traffic cones, aliens, and even a stunning Catrina brought bursts of color and spirit to the course.
From sunrise to the final medal, the energy was electric and inspiring. Participants of all ages—from 1 to 90—took on the challenge, from the 1K Kids & Puppy Run to the 62-mile Metric Century Ride, proving once again that this iconic LA County event is built on hope, resilience, and community.
A Day of Purpose and Passion
Finish The Ride began as a promise from one survivor: SAFE’s founder, Damian Kevitt, who turned tragedy into advocacy after a devastating hit-and-run in Griffith Park. What started as his personal mission to “finish the ride” has grown into a statewide movement—Streets Are For Everyone (also known as SAFE)—united by one belief: no one should die or be injured just for getting where they need to go.
In Santa Clarita, that mission came to life. Riders, runners, and volunteers joined forces to remember victims of traffic violence, support survivors, and raise awareness about road safety. The event also raised funds to power SAFE’s year-round programs, including SAFE Support, which provides services for survivors and family members affected by traffic violence; Streets, Art, SAFE, a free educational road safety program for high school students; and advocacy and policy efforts that create real, lasting change to make roads safer across California.
Community at Its Core
Beyond the races, the event expo became the heart of the day, bringing the community together—filled with live music, giveaways, and local vendors who kept the energy high. It wasn’t just about miles—it was about movement, connection, and shared purpose.
None of it would have been possible without the dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, and partners—especially Cohen Law Partners, our Title Sponsor, who stand beside SAFE year after year as both advocates and cyclists, fighting for safer roads across Los Angeles County and beyond.
The Movement Continues
Finish The Ride & Run is a celebration, but it is also a commitment. Every mile, every stride, and every story adds momentum to the fight for safer roads where fear is no longer a feeling that comes along with moving from one place to another.
Couldn’t make it to Santa Clarita? The movement rolls on! Join us at Griffith Park, May 2–3, 2026, for the next Finish The Ride & Run.
Let’s make this upcoming event bigger and push for expanding the limits of your own biking/running time records! Bring your friends, your family, and your passion for safer streets. Next year, together, we’ll ride, run, and roll for change. Because every finish line crossed brings us closer to a future where everyone makes it home safely.
Because it’s not just an event, it’s a movement.
Learn more and register soon: www.FinishTheRide.org
