Springfield, IL
Race Details
2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500
2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500 is an upcoming race scheduled for Tue, Sep 22 2026 in Springfield, IL (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-09-22
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Springfield, IL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500 | 500 Miles | bike_ride | $500.00 | 9/22/2026 00:00 |
| 2026 Virtual Gold Star 500 | 500 Miles | virtual_race | $60.00 | 5/30/2026 00:01 |
| 2026 10th Annual General Logan 200 | 200 Miles | bike_ride | $250.00 | 6/26/2026 22:00 |
| 2026 Gold Star 500 Volunteer | other | $0.00 | 9/22/2026 08:00 | |
| 2026 Gold Star 500 Gold Star Family Volunteer | 500 Miles | bike_ride | $0.00 | 9/22/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 General Logan 200 Volunteer | other | $0.00 | 6/26/2026 16:00 | |
| 2026 General Logan 200 Gold Star Family Volunteer | other | $0.00 | 6/26/2026 04:00 | |
| 2026 GS 500 3-day/300 mile Ride (22-24 Sep) | 300 Miles | bike_ride | $350.00 | 9/22/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 3-day/300 mile Ride (24-26 Sep) | 300 Miles | bike_ride | $350.00 | 9/24/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (22 Sep) | 99 Miles | bike_ride | $200.00 | 9/22/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (23 Sep) | 90 Miles | bike_ride | $200.00 | 9/23/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (24 Sep) | 104 Miles | bike_ride | $200.00 | 9/24/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (25 Sep) | 108 Miles | bike_ride | $200.00 | 9/25/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (26 Sep) | 109 Miles | bike_ride | $200.00 | 9/26/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 Gold Star 500 Poland Rider | 500 Miles | bike_ride | $0.00 | 9/22/2026 06:00 |
| 2026 Gold Star 500 Poland Volunteer | bike_ride | $0.00 | 9/22/2026 06:00 |
2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500 Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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 22, 2026 cyclists will begin a 500-mile bicycle journey, known as the Gold Star 500, through communities starting in Chester, Granite City, St Louis, Edwardsville, Staunton, Litchfield, Carlinville, Virden, Chatham, Springfield, Williamsville, Atlanta, Bloomington, Lexington, Pontiac, Dwight, Joliet, Plainfield, Aurora, St Charles, Sycamore, Hampshire, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, and end the ride in Streamwood. This is our 10th Annual Gold Star 500 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. Wanting a small taste of what it is like to be on the ride, watch this video.
Come and join our mission.
www.goldstarmission.org
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)