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MAD Ride 2026

Ludington, Michigan · Saturday, August 15, 2026

The MAD Ride 2026 is a cycling and running event held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It is located at 1212 Monona Street in Ludington, Michigan.

Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 11:59 PM
Location
1212 Monona Street
Ludington, Michigan
49431
United States
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Links
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The ride HELP Ministry MAD (Make A Difference) Ride is a fundraiser for HELP MInistry in Ludington, MI. We are a christian based non profit that seeks to help the economically challedged in this area with household goods, medical transportation and other needs. We are completely privately funded. Our event is not a race but covers five disticnt seperate routes traveling through some of west Michigan's shoreline and orchard country. The 14, 20, 44, 62, 100 mile course or the Off Road Course will allows a challenge for whatever level biker you are. Your donations will really MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Event details and schedule

Registration is now open. Please refer to the event web site for details on the routes. You will want to bring bug repellent and sun screen with you. A picnic lunch will be served from 11:30 AM until 2:30 pm that day. There is plenty of parking at the church.

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