We are currently at event capacity. If you would like to ride or volunteer and are not registered, you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist by emailing hannahs@weareprojecthero.org. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.
2023 Great Lakes Challenge
August 20-26, 2023
Fundraising commitment deadline: July 5
2023 FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION STRUCTURE:
Please note that there is a fundraising commitment for all participant types and a small registration fee.
ABOUT THE RIDE:
Commitment Deadline for the 2023 Great Lakes Challenge:
The final day for fundraising to qualify for registration for the Great Lakes Challenge will be Wednesday, July 5. Riders who have not raised enough funds to qualify for registration in the 2023 Great Lakes Challenge on that date are eligible for donation to Project Hero or transferability to a 2024 Challenge event.
This ride is rated Category "B+" (difficult)
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE!
There is a $75 (non-refundable and non-transferable) registration fee for all rider types for all 2023 Project Hero Challenge Rides.
SINGLE DAY RIDE
If you are unable to join us for the entire ride you may participate in any one day of the Challenge. SINGLE DAY RIDER REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY 6:00 PM on August 20, 2023. ABSOLUTELY NO "DAY OF EVENT" REGISTRATION.
Single day riders must pay the non-refundable/non-transferable $75 registration fee and raise a single-day minimum fundraising amount of $150 per day. Specific day(s) are selected during the registration process.
Due to demand and logistics, single-day riders are limited to a maximum of TWO days per event (whether consecutive or nonconsecutive days), setting a fundraising commitment of $300. All riders participating in more than two days will be required to raise the fundraising minimum for the full week for their corresponding participation type.
VOLUNTEERS
All volunteers must register online. We will be in touch to confirm your role. Please note that signing up to volunteer does not guarantee you a spot as a volunteer. Volunteers are chosen based on specific needs for a ride. Please contact a staff member with any questions at info@weareprojecthero.org.
RIDER PAGES
To find your rider page or to sponsor a rider, please visit the search for a rider page.
To login to access your rider page, please LOGIN HERE. Note: You must FIRST REGISTER with the buttons above to have a rider page.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA:
If you register for an event and reach your required fundraising commitment, you automatically qualify to participate. Just make sure you reach your fundraising minimum before the commitment deadline of July 5. Although we will no longer be making selections to determine who will be participating in Challenge Rides, it’s important that you stay connected with your local HUBs to support your training efforts.
Minimum Fundraising Commitments:
Wounded Warrior - $350
Non-injured Active Duty or Veteran - $900
General Public - $3,000
Single Day Riders - $150/day (2 day max)
If on the COMMITMENT DEADLINE (July 5, 2023):
You meet and/or exceed the goal:
Way to go! You’re all set to participate. Any extra funds raised help cover the cost of getting staff and volunteers to the event. Funds can also help another rider registered for the SAME event reach their fundraising requirement.
You meet the goal but cannot attend:
If canceling BEFORE the fundraising deadline, funds can be: transferred to another multi-day event within 12-months, transferred to another rider for the SAME event, or donated to Project Hero. For cancellations AFTER the fundraising deadline (or no shows), funds raised will be considered a donation and will not be transferable.
You have not met the goal:
There are several options to ensure every participant has the opportunity to ride:
1. Pay (or raise) the difference within 3 business days.
2. Transfer funds to another event within a 12-month period.
3. Transfer funds to a rider registered for the SAME event.
4. Donate funds to Project Hero.
If options 1-3 are not completed by the deadline, funds will automatically be considered a donation (option 4) and will not be transferable.
*Note: Credit cards will NEVER be automatically charged.
QUESTIONS
Please visit the FAQ page with any questions, or contact us at info@weareprojecthero.org.
RIDE GUIDE will be sent via email to all registered participants.
DAILY SCHEDULE
August 20
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Registration Day)
August 21
Minneapolis/St. Paul to Red Wing, MN
August 22
Red Wing, MN to Rochester, MN
August 23
Rochester, MN to La Crosse, WI
August 24
La Crosse, WI to Reedsburg, WI
August 25
Reedsburg, WI to Madison, WI
August 26
Madison, WI
