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Join Us Along the Route and Show Your Support for Our Heroes

From May 14–29, approximately 80 warriors will take part in a special 250th anniversary edition, riding over 1,000 miles up the East Coast in four groups — beginning in Jacksonville, Florida, and finishing in New York City.

Along the way, the route will feature iconic landmarks spanning 250 years of American history, and warriors will engage with NFL teams as part of the league’s Salute to Service program honoring the military community

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Soldier Ride 250 Route

★May 14-17
Jacksonville, FL to Charleston, SC
★May 18-21
Wilmington, NC to Portsmouth, VA
★May 22-25
Portsmouth, VA to Washington, D.C.
★May 26-29
Washington D.C. to New York City, NY

Schedule

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Date
Start
End
Distance
 
May 14, 2026 WWP HQ - Jacksonville, FL Fernandina Beach, FL 61.6 miles
May 15, 2026 Kings Bay, GA Darien, GA 65.9 miles
May 16, 2026 Savannah, GA Beaufort, SC 57.4 miles
May 17, 2026 Beaufort, SC Charleston, SC 68.6 miles

Date
Start
End
Distance
 
May 18, 2026 Wilmington, NC Jacksonville, NC 66.2 miles
May 19, 2026 Swansboro, NC Cedar Island, NC 67.9 miles
May 20, 2026 Hatteras, NC Nags Head, NC 68.3 miles
May 21, 2026 Grandy, NC Portsmouth, VA 64.9 miles

Date
Start
End
Distance
 
May 22, 2026 Portsmouth, VA Williamsburg, VA 65.3 miles
May 23, 2026 Williamsburg, VA Richmond, VA 59.2 miles
May 24, 2026 Richmond, VA Fredericksburg, VA 64.0 miles
May 25, 2026 Fredericksburg, VA Washington D.C. 64.4 miles

Date
Start
End
Distance
 
May 26, 2026 Washington D.C. White Marsh, MD 71.5 miles
May 27, 2026 White Marsh, MD Wilmington, DE 64.0 miles
May 28, 2026 Wilmington, DE Washington Crossing, NJ 71.2 miles
May 29, 2026 Edison, NJ FDNY Memorial Wall - 
New York City, NY		 52.1 miles

The NFL Fuels the WWP Mission through Salute to Service

Through its Salute to Service initiative, the NFL partners with WWP to provide injured veterans and their families access to free programs and resources supporting mental health and physical health and wellness. The NFL has honored countless warriors through connection events at regular-season games, the NFL Draft, and the Super Bowl. In addition, the NFL helps warriors and their families through impactful WWP programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Soldier Ride is a unique, multi-day riding event that helps warriors build their confidence and strength through shared physical activities and bonds of service in a supportive environment. The program incorporates skill-building practices that accommodate all ability levels. Warriors never ride alone; they move forward together, as a unit, just as they did during their military service.

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Join us along the route to cheer on our nation’s brave warriors as they ride toward recovery and resilience. Your support can make all the difference in their journey. Bring your friends and family, bring signs, and line the route for encouragement.

Absolutely! Community members are welcome to cheer on warriors along the routes and can sponsor a water station for riders.

Soldier Ride can accommodate all injuries. Anyone can cycle, and we offer the use of various hand cycles, recumbent trikes, road bikes, and hybrid bicycles. Learn more about WWP’s other Adaptive Sports programs.

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American and US military flags (Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force) are displayed outdoors, decorated with fringe and streamers.

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