Habitat 500 information

Pedal to build a cycle of hope. Now entering its 27th year, the Habitat 500 is a bicycle ride (not a race) and fundraiser that covers up to 500 miles over the course of 6 days. The event is organized by the Minnesota Habitat for Humanity State Support Organization. Each rider who participates is asked to raise funds through family, friends, businesses, church groups and others in their network. Riders then select one or more Habitat for Humanity affiliates to designate the funds they raise to. The 2019 Habitat 500 will take place in northeastern Minnesota, starting in Duluth. Exact bike routes will be announced closer to the event. 

Habitat for Humanity Lakeside has had a group of local riders travel to Minnesota and participate in this event for several years now. In 2019, we would like to invite new riders to join our Habitat Lakeside team. Read on to learn more about the event! Reach out to Emily at 920-458-3399 ext. 304 or enuernberg@habitatlakeside.com with any questions. 

Habitat 500 Bike Rider Flyer

ride options

registration fees

• 1-day Ride (on July 14 or July 16)
• 3-day Ride (July 14-July 16 or July 17-July 19)
• 6-day Ride (July 14-July 19)

*Accommodations, some meals and support along the ride routes are provided for all registered riders.

• $400 (Regular, 6-day Ride)
• $300 (Early-bird price and all 1st year riders, 6-day Ride)
• $200 (3-day Ride)
• $100 (1-day Ride)

*Habitat Lakeside has an anonymous donor who is willing to pay the registration fee for a 2019 new rider. Please inquire contact Emily (below) if you are interested. 

fundraising minimums

• 3-day and 6-day riders: $500 fundraising minimum
• 1-day riders: $250 fundraising minimum

*When you register for the ride, an online, customizable fundraising page is provided for each rider. The organizers will also send out fundraising tips and Habitat Lakeside will meet with local riders who would like assistance with developing a fundraising plan.

What does it mean to join the habitat lakeside team?

When you join the Habitat Lakeside team for the Habitat 500 Bike Ride, you will be joining a group of riders who are dedicated to supporting our local housing ministry.
 
Additionally you will receive:

• A Habitat for Humanity Lakeside T-shirt
• Fundraising support (and group fundraisers, if participants are interested in doing one together)
• Group training rides
• Camaraderie and knowing other riders in Minnesota​

contact us for more information:

Emily Fread l Development Director
Email: efread@habitatlakeside.com l Phone: 920-458-3399 ext. 304