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Ride for Life

September 19 2026
Ithaca NY
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Registration Opened: April 01 2025
 
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Distances: 42, 50, 90 or 100 mile
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

Want a chance to combine a challenging route, beautiful scenery and what has been called one of the best supported Rides anywhere with a chance to make a difference?  Mark September 17, 2026 on your calendar and book your travel to New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region for the 28th annual AIDS Ride For Life.  You can choose a 42, 90 or 100 mile route; all of which provide spectacular  views of Cayuga Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes.  Route support is fantastic with seven pit stops along the 100 mile route with hydration, food, medical assistance and multiple SAG (safety & gear) repair vehicles out on the road.   The Ride begins and ends in Ithaca, NY with all participants gathering at Cass park for our finish line celebration, food trucks, ice cream, celebration and music. 

This popular annual Ithaca/Southern Tier AIDS Program tradition brings together hundreds of riders, volunteers, and sponsors. The Ride has raised over $2.7 million for  STAP's eight county HIV/AIDS prevention programs and services throughout its fifteen-year history.  

 
Start Located At: Stewart Park, Ithaca
 
 
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Registration helps cover the costs of the entire event so that all funds raised can go to STAP and its services. These costs include pit stop food, water, lunch, dinner, rental fees for tables, chairs, and tents, rider T-shirts, rider gifts, toilets for each pit stop, bib numbers, medical supplies, and more.
Lunch is a submarine style sandwich (Turkey and Roast Beef, Veggie) as well as a gluten free and vegan option available upon request.

Finish Line Food Truck-Fittnell BBQ-lighter fare BBQ offerings as well as vegetarian and vegan options.

Prize / Race Categories

The High Gear Club is for any rider who fundraises $1,000 or more. High Gear members are invited to a special party/cocktail event-typically in October- and receive a special gift and recognition at that time. 

 
Facilities
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Support for Participants
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First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Outriders
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Community
Volunteers
Free Training Rides
Fundraising
 
Features
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Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 7
 
Offical Website
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Sep 19 2026 - EVENT: Ride for Life
 
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