2008 General Race Information - the 27th Edition
Start: Oceanside, CA - Teams June 11th.
Finish: Annapolis, MD - The City Dock. June 17th - June 20th.
Route: More than 3,000 miles across the United States.
Divisions: Solo and Two-Person, Four-Person, and Eight-Person Teams.

WHEN is the RAAM?
The actual Race across America leaves the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, CA, in two stages. The RAAM Team divisions all leave the Oceanside Pier at 2:00PM on Tuesday, June 11th. Thus begins their race East. They pursue the solo riders who have a 2-day head start (but who have to stop for rest at some point!!) and they race against each other.  

WHY do a RAAM?
The North Coast RAAM Team believes that investing in our future begins at home, and we want to offer you the chance to join the challenge. Pledge your financial support to the RAAM Team and to North Coast Community Service. With every pedal pushed and with your generous support we will make a difference in our community. The North Coast Cycling Team wanted an out-of-the-ordinary way to bring attention and support to the North Coast Community Services(NCCS) efforts. In 2008 NCCS will be coordinating a major "Weekend of Service" with over 6,000 people volunteering their time on a wide variety service projects to benefit the local community. We need your support to make NCCS's efforts a success.

North Coast Community Services
In the past 12 months, North Coast Community Service teams (NCCS) have completed over 450 unique service projects and served 4,000+ meals to homeless families. By supporting this campaign and supporting North Coast Community service, you're helping 13 different local organizations we partner with including an AIDS home, several homeless shelters, local seniors, local military, and a resource center for pregnant teens and women. Additionally, NCCS has helped coordinate hundreds of community service projects and "Community Impact Days" performed by groups of local volunteers.

In 2007, NCCS coordinated a two-day effort with 5,500 volunteers at 92 projects. The result was $1 million in labor and materials put back into the community. We're already planning our 2008 event, and we need your support to make this effort a success!

The funds raised for "North Coast Community Service" will go toward expenses associated with RAAM and the various ways we impact our community including:

Bread of Life Rescue Mission is a nonprofit Christian organization in Oceanside that feeds the homeless and provides them with temporary shelter in the winter.

Michaelle House provides a warm and caring home where men and women disabled by HIV/AIDS can receive comprehensive care and services.

The Pregnancy Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that provides care, support, resources and practical help to pregnant teens and women in North County.

Green Oak Ranch is a nonprofit residential Christian drug and alcohol recovery center, an emergency foster care center and a retreat facility in Vista.

Straight from the Heart is a nonprofit resale store and resource for foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers.

Stand up for Kids helps homeless and street kids. The mission is carried out through volunteers who go to the streets in order to help these kids improve their lives.

Operation Hope is Vista's temporary winter shelter. They provide homeless families with food, shelter, and case management to help get people back on their feet.

North County Solutions for Change provides shelter, housing and support services to North San Diego County homeless families.

The Military Support Ministry based from North Coast Church provides events, support and encouragement to wives of our local military.

Angel's Depot delivers "Senior Food-for-a-Week" boxes to nearly 600 senior citizens living in poverty in San Diego County.