The tour day is open to the public from 8am- approximately 3:00pm. The events are staggered so that everyone will be finished around lunchtime. Your start time depends on the event you signed up for:
62 mile – 8am
40 mile – 8:30am
25 mile – 10am & Canal 5-10 mile – 10am
Canal 1-5 mile – 10:30am
10 mile – 11am
1-5 mile – 10:45am
Yes, you can register on the day. We accept cash, card, check. But we encourage you to register early and set up a fundraising page to raise money for the Franklin Food Bank! Register by April 1st before the prices are raised.
The 5, 10, 25, 40 and 62-mile events all start at Franklin High School in Somerset, NJ. The 5-mile Canal walk/ride event starts at the Ranger station on Canal Rd/Blackwells Mills Rd.
The Tour De Franklin is a fun event open to all with access to bathrooms, registration, t-shirts, breakfast, lunch, and access to medical support.
If you registered before April 1st, you’ll receive a Tour Classic Tee. The Tour de Franklin’s goal is to raise as much money as possible for the Franklin Food Bank, so we encourage everyone to set up a fundraising page!
If you register before April 1st you are eligible for our Tour de Franklin Classic Tee.
If you raise $150 (including your registration fee) you are eligible for our special edition black and silver tee.
If you raise at least $300 (including your registration fee) you are eligible for our black and gold tee.
Set up your fundraising page on the registration page! We hope you will ask your family and friends to support you in raising money for the Franklin Food Bank. Everything you fundraise makes a direct and immediate impact for our neighbors!
You can click on each link below to read the ride routes.
There are marked rest areas along each of the routes. The stops will have food, drinks, and access to bathrooms.
“Don’t have a bike for the event? No problem! Unlimited Biking is the official bike rental
partner of Tour de Franklin 2024! Rent a Top Quality Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited
Biking All bikes will be brought to the start line and picked up at the finish line for
convenience. Helmets are provided with all rentals. All rentals must be booked in advance by
clicking on this link: https://unlimitedbiking.com/events/tour-de-franklin-bike-rentals/
No, it is not a race, it is a charity bike ride to raise funds for the Franklin Food Bank. Everyone is encouraged to have fun and enjoy the day!
Yes, helmets are required for all riders!
The Tour de Franklin is a rain or shine event. We’ll have a great day even if the weather doesn’t cooperate!
If you have trouble in the middle of one of the rides, you can flag down one of our SAG (Support And Gear) vehicles or you can call our lead SAG driver (the phone number will be on your cue card) and we will send the closest driver to help you.
It takes a whole team to make the Tour a successful event. Reach out to our general email address and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Email: Tour@ftfb.us
This is the Franklin Food Bank’s annual Golf Fore Groceries in Somerset County, NJ where casual and avid golfers alike join together to fight for food security!
All funds raised support the Franklin Food Bank’s annual operations. This golf outing is the Food Bank’s second-largest annual fundraiser.
We can’t do this without each and every one of you – whether you participate, sponsor, or volunteer. This event is truly what “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” is all about and we at the Franklin Food Bank are grateful.
Join us in fundraising 100K before the first club swings!
Schedule
Registration Starts 7:30am
Included
Branded Premium Shirt
Grab-N-Go Breakfast
2 Complimentary Drink Tickets
Giveaways & Chances to Win
Deluxe BBQ Lunch & Open Bar
Sponsorship Opportunities
Shotgun Start 9:00am
No, registration will close once we meet the maximum of total of golfers for the West Course only.
At the Luncheon guests will have an opportunity for networking, win raffles, and more!
If you registered before April 1st, you’ll receive a Tour Classic Tee. The Tour de Franklin’s goal is to raise as much money as possible for the Franklin Food Bank, so we encourage everyone to set up a fundraising page!
If you register before April 1st you are eligible for our Tour de Franklin Classic Tee.
If you raise $150 (including your registration fee) you are eligible for our special edition black and silver tee.
If you raise at least $300 (including your registration fee) you are eligible for our black and gold tee.
Set up your fundraising page on the registration page! We hope you will ask your family and friends to support you in raising money for the Franklin Food Bank. Everything you fundraise makes a direct and immediate impact for our neighbors!
You can click on each link below to read the ride routes.
There are marked rest areas along each of the routes. The stops will have food, drinks, and access to bathrooms.
“Don’t have a bike for the event? No problem! Unlimited Biking is the official bike rental
partner of Tour de Franklin 2024! Rent a Top Quality Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited
Biking All bikes will be brought to the start line and picked up at the finish line for
convenience. Helmets are provided with all rentals. All rentals must be booked in advance by
clicking on this link: https://unlimitedbiking.com/events/tour-de-franklin-bike-rentals/
No, it is not a race, it is a charity bike ride to raise funds for the Franklin Food Bank. Everyone is encouraged to have fun and enjoy the day!
Yes, helmets are required for all riders!
The Tour de Franklin is a rain or shine event. We’ll have a great day even if the weather doesn’t cooperate!
If you have trouble in the middle of one of the rides, you can flag down one of our SAG (Support And Gear) vehicles or you can call our lead SAG driver (the phone number will be on your cue card) and we will send the closest driver to help you.
It takes a whole team to make the Tour a successful event. Reach out to our general email address and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Email: Tour@ftfb.us
