ZOMBIES INVADE APPLEGATE PARK!
5th Annual Zombie Bike Ride - October 17, 2026
Join Cultiva Central Valley & community partners for a FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT filled with spooky thrills and zombie chills! Get ready for the most frightening bike ride of the year!
Applegate Park
1045 W. 25th Street
Merced, CA
(Click image below for directions!) 
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SHIFT #1 (9am - 1pm)
PRE Clean-up of activity areas (amphitheater, children's bike path, etc...).
Decoration of the area.
Set-up of tables, chairs, canopies.
Registration Aid.
Face Paint assistance (if needed & artistically gifted).
SHIFT #2 (12:30pm - 4:30pm)
Bike trail walkers (guide bike riders to pit-stops and prevent any wrong turns).
POST Clean-up of activity areas (amphitheater, children's bike path, etc...).
Setting up Costume Showcase runway & Raffle Zone.
Assist in teardown of Partner Orgs.
Food Distribution.
Costume Showcase guides and hype people.
Movie Night setup and tear down.
- Zombie Face Painting
- Zombie Crawler Trail
- Zombie Ride Kick-Off
- Food & Raffle Prizes
- Costume Showcase
- Spooky Fright-Dance Featuring Nintendo Switch
Register below!
Click the button below to register as a volunteer for the Merced Zombie Bike Ride.
Trail Options Available:
Short Trail: 4.7 miles (1 hr 50 min)
Long Trail: 7.8 miles (3 hr 20 min)
Both trails feature the Long Trail Loop at G Street & Bear Creek
Don't miss out on this spine-tingling adventure! Come dressed in your best zombie costume and join the undead cycling brigade for an unforgettable Halloween experience!
