Maine Lighthouse Ride 2026

Maine Lighthouse Ride

Perfect Ride for Beginners!

$140

9:00AM EDT

197 spots left. Price increases after September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

8 Historic Lighthouses

$140

8:30AM EDT

266 spots left. Price increases after September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Cross the Scarborough Marsh!

$140

7:30AM EDT

366 spots left. Price increases after September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

9 Lighthouses & 5 Rest Stops

$140

7:00AM EDT

387 spots left. Price increases after September 4, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Description

Join us for the 23rd Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride (MLR) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. True to its name, MLR highlights the breathtaking views of coastal southern Maine, including multiple lighthouses, rolling terrain, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Scarborough Marsh. MLR offers four ride lengths to challenge riders of all abilities – 25 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles, and 100 miles!

This ride benefits the Eastern Trail Alliance, a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, and promotes the Eastern Trail, southern Maine’s premiere multi-use greenway. ETA members use discount code Member2026 to save 10% off registration! Your registration fee includes the ride, well-stocked rest stops with yummy snacks, pickles, PB&Js, and more, and post-ride festivities including a meal and two beers.

Ride Venue and Registration Check In

All rides start and finish at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME 04106. Ample parking is available for riders and others.

Rider Check In is at the ride venue on Friday, September 18th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm or Saturday, September 19th from 6:00 am - 8:00 am. RIDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP ON FRIDAY. At Check In riders will receive their bib number, meal ticket and beer bracelet and any purchases made during registration. A Maine Lighthouse Ride merchandise store will be available. Please note: we do not provide printed route maps or cue sheets. MLR gear is only available through the online store (not including tshirts and hoodies) Ride with GPS routes and cue sheets will be available to download as the ride approaches.

Ride Start Times

Century: 7:00 am

62 Miles: 7:30 am

40 Miles: 8:30 am

25 Miles: 9:00 am

Post-Ride Celebration

Riders and their guests are invited to join in the post-ride festivities from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm which include delicious food, refreshing beverages, and more! If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us at MLR@easterntrail.org prior to September 4th so that we may do our best to accommodate your request.

More details about the Post Ride Celebration will be shared soon!

Donations and Fundraising

You are not required to fundraise/donate to participate in the Maine Lighthouse Ride. However, as the largest fundraiser in support of the Eastern Trail Alliance, we encourage riders to collect donations to help support the Eastern Trail and/or to make a donation during the registration process.

Want to make your miles even more meaningful this summer?

Please become a fundraiser! Choose "Become a Fundraiser" during registration and then rally your friends and family members to support your participation and a great cause -- the Eastern Trail! The Maine Lighthouse Ride and any additional donations raised by participants benefit the Eastern Trail Alliance, a nonprofit organization that builds, maintains, and promotes the Eastern Trail, southern Maine's premier multi-use greenway.