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Ride to the Sky

Name: Ride to the Sky
Start: 2026-05-02T14:00:00Z

Carterville, Illinois · Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Ride to the Sky is a 12 miles, 30 miles, 53 miles, and cycling event held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It is located at 700 Logan College Dr in Carterville, Illinois.

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 700 Logan College Dr
Carterville, Illinois
62918
United States
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Join us for the annual Ride to the Sky, starting from the beautiful campus of John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. Whether you are a seasoned climber or a weekend warrior, this event offers a distance for everyone through the rolling hills and scenic vistas of Southern Illinois.

For 2026, funds from this event will be donated to The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois.

This year, there are 3 route options - 12 miles, 30 miles, and 54 miles. All courses will have aid stations with food and drinks. Lunch will be served for all participants post-ride.

Registration closes on 5/2/2026 at 9:00 a.m. when the ride begins.

The start will have a lead-out and courses will be marked. All riders must be registered online and check-in on day of ride to receive an arm band that must be displayed at all times during the ride.

Riders must obey all laws including Illinois rules of the road.

Helmets are required.

No headphones.

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Race Markings

Race will be marked with the following paint

Mile 1 - Red

Mile 2 - White

Mile 3 - Blue

There will be a lead vehicle to guide the runners through the course.

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