9/11 Trail
25th Anniversary Cycling Challenge
Honoring Heroes with Every Mile
In honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance invites all to participate in the 25th Anniversary Cycling Challenge – a year-long series of 20 events along the 9/11 National Memorial Trail. The Challenge is a unique opportunity to engage with the 9/11 Trail through a series of cycling events. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just beginning, this event series allows you to explore different parts of the trail while accumulating miles, earning prizes, and honoring the memory of those affected by 9/11.
Join the Alliance in resilience, community, and remembrance as we journey along the 1,500-mile September 11th National Memorial Trail, connecting the 9/11 Memorial sites in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and Arlington, Virginia.
How to Participate:
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1. Register for the Cycling Challenge
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2. Plan Your Events
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3. Track Your Progress
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4. Earn Awards
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Questions About The Challenge?
Contact the Alliance at [email protected].
20+ Events to Commemorate 25 Years
The 20+ Events of the 25th Anniversary Cycling Challenge
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Best of Buck's County Metric
Date: May 9, 2026
Mileage: 33, 50, & 62 Location: Bucks Co., PA Hosted by: Suburban Cycling Unlimited (SCU) |
Rolling With Randall
Date: May 13–24, 2026 Mileage: 15 to 80+ Location: North Carolina Hosted By: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Bike the U.S. for MS |
Hershey Spring Bike Weekend
Date: May 15–17, 2026
Mileage: 10 to 75 Location: Hershey, PA Hosted By: Bike Tours by Linda |
Chestertown Weekend
Date: May 22–24, 2026 Mileage: Location: Eastern Shore Hosted By: Baltimore Bicycle Club |
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Rodale Park 12 Hour Cycling Challenge
Date: May 30, 2026
Mileage: VARIED Location: Trexlertown, PA Hosted By: September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, Lehigh Valley Cycling Club |
Tour de Belt–Jun 7, 2026
Date: June 7, 2026 Mileage: 20 miles Location: Harrisburg, PA Hosted By: Capital Area Greenbelt Association |
9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour
Date: June 13–July 10, 2026
Mileage: 1,250 miles Location: 9/11 National Memorial Trail Hosted By: September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance |
Gold Coast Tour
Date: July 12, 2026 Mileage: 12, 25, 50 & 72 miles Location: Long Island, NY Hosted By: Huntington Bicycle Club |
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Spellbound Century
Date: July 25, 2026
Mileage: 20, 45, 63 & 100 miles Location: South New Jersey Hosted By: TnT Cycle Club |
Ramapo Rally
Date: August 16, 2026
Mileage: 12, 25, 50, 62, 100 & 125 miles Location: North New Jersey Hosted By: Bike Touring Club of North Jersey (BTCNJ) |
Covered Bridge Century
Date: August 16, 2026
Mileage: 35, 50, 65 & 100 miles Location: Lancaster, PA Hosted By: Lancaster Bicycle Club |
Brandywine Century
Date: August 23, 2026
Mileage: 18, 35, 50, 66 & 100 miles Location: Kennett Square, PA Hosted By: Delaware Valley Bicycle Club |
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Tour de Trail: Flight 93
Date: September 5, 2026
Mileage: 24 miles Location: Laurel Highlands, PA Hosted By: September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance |
Donut Derby–Sep 7, 2026
Date: September 7, 2026
Mileage: 25, 50, 64, 75 & 100 miles Location: Trexlertown, PA Hosted By: Lehigh Valley Cycling |
Three Creeks Century
Date: September 20, 2026
Mileage: 20, 32, & 51 miles Location: Carlisle, PA Hosted By: Harrisburg Bicycle Club (HBC) |
Escape New York
Date: September 26, 2026
Mileage: 25, 50, 63, 75, 100 & 125 miles Location: New York City Hosted By: Lehigh Valley Cycling |
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Lifeline 100
Date: October 4, 2026 Mileage: 25, 50, 64, 75 & 100 miles Location: Annapolis, MD Hosted By: Anne Arundel County |
Covered Bridges Ride
Date: October 10, 2026 Mileage: 20, 30, 35, 55 & 65 miles Location: Trexlertown, PA Hosted By: Lehigh Valley Cycling |
Washington County Getaway
Date: October 16–18, 2026
Mileage: 29, 31, 41, 43, 49 & 63 miles Location: Washington County, MD Hosted By: Baltimore Bicycling Club |
Gettysburg Loop Tour
Date: October 21–27, 2026
Mileage: VARIED Location: Gettysburg, PA Hosted By: September 11th National Memorial Trail, Bike Tours by Linda |
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Date(s) |
Mileage |
Location |
Hosted by |
May 2, 2026 |
34.8, 62, 100 |
Easton, MD |
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Best of Buck’s County Metric |
May 9, 2026 |
33, 50 & 62 Miles |
Doylestown, PA |
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Rolling with Randall |
May 13–24, 2026 |
15 to 80+ Miles |
Across North Carolina |
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Hershey Spring Cycling Weekend |
May 15–17, 2026 |
10 to 75 Miles |
Hershey, PA |
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Chestertown Weekend |
May 22–24, 2026 |
Chestertown, MD |
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June 6, 2026 |
25, 35, 40, 50, 70 & 100 Miles |
Morristown, NJ |
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June 7, 2026 |
20 Miles |
Harrisburg, PA |
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9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour |
June 12–July 11, 2026 |
1,250 Miles |
Arlington, VA |
September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance |
Rodale Park 12 Hour Cycling Challenge |
June 27, 2026 |
Varied |
Trexlertown, PA |
September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance |
Gold Coast Tour |
July 12, 2026 |
12, 25, 50 & 72 Miles |
Long Island, NY |
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July 25, 2026 |
20, 45, 63 & 100 Miles |
Mount Holly, NJ |
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August 16, 2026 |
12, 25, 50, 62, 100 & 125 Miles |
Mahwah, NJ |
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August 16, 2026 |
35, 50, 65 & 100 Miles |
Lancaster, PA |
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August 23, 2026 |
18, 35, 50, 66 & 100 Miles |
Chester County, DE |
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Tour de Trail: Flight 93 |
September 5, 2026 |
24 Miles |
Berlin, PA |
September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance |
Donut Derby |
September 7, 2026 |
25, 50, 64, 75 & 100 Miles |
Trexlertown, PA |
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Three Creeks Century |
September 20, 2026 |
11, 18, 21, 30, 50, 62, 101 Miles |
Carlisle, PA |
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September 26, 2026 |
25, 50, 63, 75, 100 & 125 Miles |
Manhattan, NY |
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October 4, 2026 |
15, 30, 65 & 100 Miles |
Annapolis, MD |
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Covered Bridges Ride |
October 10, 2026 |
20, 30, 35, 55 & 65 Miles |
Tinicum Park, PA |
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Washington County Getaway |
October 16–18, 2026 |
29, 31, 41, 43, 39 & 63 Miles |
Washington County, MD |
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Gettysburg Loop Tour |
October 21–27, 2026 |
VARIED |
Gettysburg, PA |
September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, Bike Tours by Linda |