Riding for a Cause
30th Annual Motorcycle Ride and Car Run in 2026
Looking for a motorcycle ride in Minnesota this summer or a scenic car run in MN? Riding for a Cause is a long-running Glenwood event that brings together riders and drivers for a ride through west-central Minnesota. The full event includes a commemorative t-shirt, lunch in the park, the scenic ride and car run, raffles and door prizes, and an optional night ride.
This annual motorcycle ride and car run winds through the scenic rolling hills and lakes of Pope County, including stretches along Lake Minnewaska, while supporting Glacial Ridge Hospice—making it a meaningful way to enjoy the road and give back.
A Scenic, Community-Focused Ride
This isn’t a large rally—it’s a smaller, laid-back ride with a welcoming feel. Participants can expect a relaxed pace, a well-planned route, and a chance to connect with others while supporting a local cause.
This annual Minnesota motorcycle ride and car run is open to motorcycles, classic cars, and sports cars, with same-day registration available.
Event Lineup
All events take place at City Park along the beautiful shores of Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, MN.
- 11:00 a.m. – Registration & LunchKick off the day with good food and great company as participants gather for registration and a pre-ride lunch.
- 12:30 p.m. – PrizesFor your convenience, prizes will be drawn at 12:30 rather than after the ride. Community supporters generously donated the door prizes and basket raffle items.
- 1:00 p.m. – The Ride and Car Run BeginsMotorcycles will lead the way, followed by classic and sports cars, for an unforgettable three-hour ride through Pope County’s scenic roads, with a 30-minute break along the way.
- 9:00 p.m. – Night Ride around Lake MinnewaskaAs the sun sets, experience a quick 35-minute cruise under the stars, a perfect way to wrap up an incredible day.
Please note that the event times listed are subject to change.
Maps & Intersection Times
Route maps will be provided closer to the event. If you want to know where they’ll be and when, the daytime map includes the ride times and intersections.
Pre-registration is encouraged, with same-day registration available.
Save some time at the registration table by registering below or completing the downloadable Registration Form and mailing it in. Early registration is appreciated, but same-day registration at the event is always welcome.
The ride benefits Glacial Ridge Hospice through FREE-WILL DONATIONS that directly support hospice patients and their families. If you register online and wish to donate, you can do so at the event or mail a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334. We greatly appreciate your donation to this wonderful cause.
Get your 30th annual ride gear!
No trip to the Hospice Ride is complete without an official shirt and accessories. Download the form HERE. Pre-order before May 13 to get exactly what you want!
T-shirts will be available for purchase at the hospice office prior to the event and at the registration table while they last.
Free-Will Donations
Your participation raises funds and awareness for Glacial Ridge Hospice, ensuring compassionate care for patients and their families. 100% of the proceeds raised by the Hospice Ride go directly to enhance care for our hospice and palliative care patients. In addition, Glacial Ridge Hospice provides bereavement care/grief support and works to increase awareness of available hospice and palliative services.
Thank you for all of your continued support for hospice patients and their families. We’d also like to thank our corporate sponsor for their annual donation to this important cause.
You can donate at the event, or if you can’t attend but want to support our program, you may send a check to Glacial Ridge Hospice, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334.
The Story Behind Riding for a Cause
This incredible event began in 1997 when a small group—including Lonnie and Marsha Armstrong, Ivan Fossen, and Jim Tank—organized the first ride in Villard. At that time, the organizers provided lunch, and area businesses donated cash and merchandise for drawings. As participation grew, a group of local bikers formed a committee in the 4th year and moved the ride to Glenwood City Park, where it officially became Riding for a Cause. For those who wanted to feel the wind in their hair as they cruised along the ride route – on four wheels instead of 2 or 3 – cars were added to the lineup in 2015, and the annual ride became Riding for a Cause Motorcycle Ride and Car Run.
We have the same goals today as the original organizers. The annual event is a fundraiser for Glacial Ridge Hospice. The ride and activities have always been a community event with free-will donations so everyone can participate. For safety and fun for all, alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
What is hospice?
Glacial Ridge Hospice provides compassionate care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Their dedicated team of physicians, nurses, aides, social workers, spiritual caregivers, counselors, therapists, and volunteers provide personalized physical and emotional support for both patients and their families.
At Glacial Ridge Hospice, we cover a 30-mile radius from our office and have an RN on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information, contact us at 320.634.2221.
