Maine Lighthouse Ride
25 Mile Ride
124 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
40 Mile Ride
88 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
62 Mile Ride
131 spots left. Price increases after August 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
100 Mile Ride
175 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 Registration Check In
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 Check In is at 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. At Check In riders will receive their bib number, meal ticket and beer bracelet and any purchases made during registration. A Maine Lighthouse Ride merchandise store will be available. Please note: we do not provide printed route maps or cue sheets. MLR gear is only available through the online store (not including tshirts and hoodies) 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.
We're excited to have three food trucks at the Post Ride Celebration this year! All three serving different foods for your enjoyment. Riders will receive one complimentary meal from their food truck of choice. Food trucks this year are:
Meet on the Street
Smokin' Pig Events and Catering
Millside Creations
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
The 2025 Maine Lighthouse Ride Store has closed!
Maine Lighthouse’s Ride Team Store closed on 7/14/2025. Those ordered received prior to this will be shipped directly to you prior to the ride.
The MLR Store will re-open on August 15th. Stay tuned for details!
The official 2025 MLR Jersey, Bottoms, Wind Jacket, plus new this year: Tech Tee and casual fleece Jacket!
Ride Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Ride, click the button below.
Place
South Portland, ME US 04106
