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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
For the 250th Anniversary of the UNited States we are are excited to announce that this year’s ride will start and finish at Fort Niagara State Park in historic Youngstown! With several different mileage options, you can ride through eight state parks where you can see what’s new and how the Niagara River Greenway is becoming a major destination for outdoor lovers! Following the ride, join us for the after-party at Fort Niagara. Net proceeds from the ride will stay in Western New York and support park programming.
September 20, 2026
Fort Niagara State Park
Main Lot at Pool/Beach
Youngstown, NY 14174
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUPOnline registration will remain open right up until the start of ride or until sold out. Packet pickup will take place at Fort Niagara State Park beginning at 6am (the first ride starts at 7am).
Your registration fee includes an official event shirt (Register by Wednesday September 9th at 9am for guaranteed shirt. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are gone), post-race party that includes light food/snacks, one free adult beverage or soda (must be 21 or older for adult beverages), live music featuring The Soul Committee, custom ride bib, along with pit stop and on-course support.
Starbucks is planning to provide complimentary coffee and pastries BEFORE the ride at packet pickup!
DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
100km Ride To Golden Hill State Park (7:00am Start Time): $65
Fort Niagara~Four Mile~Wilson/Tuscarora State Park~Golden Hill (Return to Fort Niagara)
VIEW PROPOSED 100km COURSE MAP
30 Mile Ride To Niagara Falls (8:30am Start Time): $40
Fort Niagara~Four Mile~Artpark~Devil's Hole~Whirlpool~Niagara Falls (Return to Fort Niagara)
VIEW PROPOSED 30-Mile COURSE MAP
8.5 Mile Family Fun Ride To Four Mile State Park (9:30am Start Time): $25
Fort Niagara to Four Mile State Park (Return to Fort Niagara) (tu
*Families can take a break at the turnaround located at Four Mile State Park & Campground!
VIEW PROPOSED 8.5-Mile COURSE MAP
*CHILDREN 10 and UNDER RIDING (OR BEING TOWED) BY PARENT(S)FREE (shirt not included)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION
If you would like to avoid the lines and pickup your ride packet early, you are welcome to stop by Fort Niagara State Park on Wednesday September 16th from 5pm to 7pm. We will be setup in main parking lot near the pool & beach (start/finish line location for the ride). Look for the RMS custom race trailer parked in the lot for quick and easy drive-up service.
PIT STOPS (WATER STATIONS/SNACKS/TOILETS)ROUTES SOUTH FROM FORT NIAGARA
- Joseph Davis State Park
- Artpark State Park
- Devil's Hole State Park
- Great Lakes 360/Aquarium
- Niagara Falls State Park
ROUTES EAST FROM FORT NIAGARA
- Four Mile State Park
- Tuscarora State Park
- Golden Hill State Park
RIDER SUPPORT & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
All bike riders will be supplied with a QUE SHEET that will include detailed directions and the location of each pit stop. The rides will take place mostly on Greenway Trails that include open and active roadways. All riders must wear a helmet and follow/obey all traffic devices. Please ride single file and stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. VIEW / PRINT QUE SHEET (COMING SOON)
Event Marshals, Inc. will provide professional on-course ride marshals at all distances being offered. Ride marshals will provide participant assistance such as traffic safety, first aid, bike breakdowns and motivation along the routes.
We are excited to announce that Tom's Pro Bike will be on site to offer support on race day that will include bike tuneups in the morning (air in tires, lubricate chains, etc) and service on the course if needed. Additional information will be made available as the date approaches.
USE OF E-BIKES
Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are welcome to participate in the ride, however CLASS 3 BIKES ARE PROHIBITED. If you require a class 3 bike for mobility issues, please contact the race director for an exemption. Remember that state law limits e-bikes to 20mph and riders will be expected to comply with this law. We expect riders to be respectful and courteous and to follow all traffic and safety rules and guidelines.
CHILD TOW TRAILERS
Parents who have bikes equipped with child tow trailers (see example above) are also welcome to join the ride! All participants (including children in tow) must wear a helmet at all times and obey all traffic and safety rules and guidelines. Please note that children 10 and under are FREE and parents will need to register them for the bike ride (shirt not included).
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us after the ride starting at 11am for light food/snacks along with live music featuring the Soul Committee until 1:00pm. Each rider will receive a food voucher along with a drink ticket good for a free beer or soda. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Riders will be announced by name as they cross the finish line! Additional information on activities planned will be posted here in the near future!
PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking available at Fort Niagara State Park.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Angela Berti at angela.berti@parks.ny.gov. For registration or general questions please contact iRunWNY (Paul Beatty) at 716-998-5777 or via email at pbeatty@iRunWNY.com.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by event organizers, we want riders to know up front that we reserve the right to reschedule the ride OR convert it to a virtual bike ride. In the event we have to convert to a virtual ride, bikers will have the option to ride the distance they selected on their own during a designated window of time and we will automatically mail out your race swag (shirt, etc). There will be no refunds.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. This is a ride (not a race) however we will use the timing system to keep track of participants and updated finish times throughout the ride. Finisher information can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!
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