calendar_today 30 May, 2026 – 26 Sep, 2026
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sell $60.00 – $450.00
Ride for a reason on a once in a lifetime journey experiencing the challenge of cycling over great distances and at the same time, encounter amazing Gold Star Family members and others in the community as they share stories of the lives of our Illinois Fallen Military Service Members.
On September 23, 2025 cyclists will begin a 500-mile bicycle journey, known as the Gold Star 500, through communities starting in Springfield, Gibson City, Paris, Flora, Pickneyville, and end in the ride in Litchfield. This is our ninth annual event which works to preserve the legacy and honor of those military service men and service women from Illinois who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of service to this great nation. In addition to the 5 day, 500-mile ride, we are keeping the options for 1-day and 3-day rides. All proceeds go to fund scholarships and our Fallen Hero History Project Videos honoring the lives of our Fallen Military Service Members, thus preserving their legacy forever.
This ride raises funds through event registration, fund raising, corporate & business sponsors and grants, and generous individual donations. As an all volunteer organization, over 95% of all funds are used to carry on the names and the stories of the Fallen Military Service Members. Want a small taste of what it is like to be on the ride, watch this video. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rj415bg4wjnt5z5/gsm%20-%20peoria%20welcome%20%2810.2.19%29.mov?dl=0
Come and join our mission.
May 30, 2026
Distance — 500 Miles
Type — Others
00:01
$60.00
Jun 26, 2026
Distance — 2026 General Logan 200 Gold Star Family Volunteer
Type — Others
04:00
$0.00
Jun 26, 2026
Distance — 2026 General Logan 200 Volunteer
Type — Others
16:00
$0.00
Jun 26, 2026
Distance — 200 Miles
Type — Others
22:00
$200.00
Sep 22, 2026
Distance — 500 Miles
Type — Others
00:00
$450.00
Sep 22, 2026
Distance — 99 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$150.00
Sep 22, 2026
Distance — 300 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$300.00
Sep 22, 2026
Distance — 500 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$0.00
Sep 22, 2026
Distance — 2026 Gold Star 500 Volunteer
Type — Others
08:00
$0.00
Sep 23, 2026
Distance — 90 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$150.00
Sep 24, 2026
Distance — 104 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$150.00
Sep 24, 2026
Distance — 300 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$300.00
Sep 25, 2026
Distance — 108 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$150.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 109 Miles
Type — Others
06:00
$150.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Springfield.
Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.
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