Martha's Ride 2026
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Monday, September 28, 2026
The Martha's Ride 2026 is a cycling and trail running event held on Monday, September 28, 2026. It is located at Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Date
- Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Location
- Three Rivers Heritage Trail, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15203
United States
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Martha's Ride 2026 Benefiting The Martha Fund — Building Playgrounds Across Pittsburgh, Honoring Those Who Serve
Martha's Ride honors FBI Special Agent Martha Dixon, killed in the line of duty on November 22, 1994, and stands in support of the law enforcement community that shares her legacy. Inspired by the Police Unity Tour, this annual ride travels from her name on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. to the Martha Dixon FBI Field Office in Pittsburgh — 329 miles along the C&O Canal Towpath and Great Allegheny Passage. Every dollar raised builds playgrounds for Pittsburgh's kids in the communities our officers protect every day.
THREE WAYS TO RIDE
Endurance Ride — Sept 28–Oct 2 329 miles over five days. Depart the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 28 and finish at the Martha Dixon FBI Field Office in Pittsburgh on Friday, October 2. Overnight stops in Harper's Ferry, WV (Clarion Inn); Hancock, MD; Cumberland, MD (Fairfield Inn); and Ohiopyle, PA. A SAG vehicle and trailer accompany the full route with limited mechanical support, nutrition, and gear transport. Full-service bike shops are available along the route for serious mechanical issues. Riders arrange their own lodging — recommended accommodations provided at confirmation.
Pittsburgh Day Ride — Oct 3 (10-Mile) Join the finish in Pittsburgh. Start at Southside Riverfront Park under the Birmingham Bridge, ride the 10-mile route, and finish at the Martha Dixon bench near Hot Metal Bridge. A police escort leads the group back down Carson Street to the park for the official finish. Open to all fitness levels — bring the family.
Pittsburgh Day Ride — Oct 3 (30-Mile) Same start and finish as the 10-mile, extended route. Finishes at the Martha Dixon bench with the same police escort back to Southside Riverfront Park.
AFTERPARTY All riders and supporters are invited to the afterparty. More details to follow. Sign up for our updates on the website.
QUESTIONS Visit themarthafund.org or contact Connor Dixon at [email protected].