Maine Lighthouse Ride
25 Mile Ride
197 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
40 Mile Ride
256 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
62 Mile Ride
288 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
100 Mile Ride
333 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Description
Join us for the 22nd Annual Maine Lighthouse Ride (MLR) on Saturday, September 13, 2025. 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 Member2025 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 Packet Pick Up
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 Packets may be picked up from the ride venue on Friday, September 12th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm or Saturday, September 13 from 6:00 am - 8:00 am. RIDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP ON FRIDAY. Your packet will include a goody bag, bib number, pins, your meal ticket and beer bracelet and any purchases you made during registration. We do not provide printed route maps or cue sheets. 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: 8:00 am
25 Miles: 8:30 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 1st so that we may do our best to accommodate your request.
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.
MLR 2025 Store
Stay tuned for 2025 Maine Lighthouse Ride gear - the MLR 2025 Store will open soon!
Ride Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Ride, click the button below.
Place
South Portland, ME US 04106
