The River to Rail Ride is back on Saturday, September 12, 2026! And here is a reminder that one of the registration deadlines is Thursday, August 27th, 2026.
Hosted by the Vermilion County Conservation District, this year’s event will once again have well-marked, low traffic, scenic routes across the Middle Fork River Valley starting at Kennekuk County Park’s White Oak Barn. Four routes will take cyclists to the Vermilion County section of the Kickapoo Rail Trail which includes the 1/4-mile Trestle Bridge 90 feet above the Middle Fork River. The fifth route will stay within Kennekuk County Park, perfect for beginning cyclists and families with young children.
Registration prices have remained the same since 2022 and include SAG stops along the routes, a t-shirt (if you register by August 27), and lunch. Details about the event, including registration, can be found at https://RtoR2026.eventbrite.com. Route maps for the 63-mile, 50-mile, 37-mile, 30-mile, and 7.5-mile are here: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/10775856. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! For questions, please contact Lara Darling at ldarling@vccd.org, 217-442-1691. All proceeds from this event will benefit the continued development of the Kickapoo Rail Trail.
Register by August 27 to receive a t-shirt! (Registrations after August 27 will not receive a t-shirt)
Kennekuk County Park is located at 22296 Henning Road, Danville, IL 61834.
