Pedal for Paratroopers
About this race
Pedal for Paratroopers – Tri-Distance Charity Bicycle Ride
Pedal for Paratroopers is a Tri-Distance Charity Bicycle Ride welcoming cyclists of all ages and skill levels to ride in support of those who serve. This is a rain or shine event focused on community, service, and the enduring Airborne spirit — All the Way.
Beneficiary
All proceeds and donations benefit the All American Adventure Program, which promotes resilience and mental health for at-risk active-duty Paratroopers and Veterans of the 82nd Airborne Division. The program provides access to counseling resources and restorative outdoor experiences such as kayaking, hiking, and equine therapy.
Event Location
Start/Finish:
McDeeds Creek Elementary
2953 Camp Easter Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Event parking is available on-site at McDeeds Creek Elementary.
Event Format & Start Times
This is a charity ride and is not officially timed, though race clocks will be present for reference.
Staggered Starts:
100K Ride – 7:30 AM
64K Ride – 7:40 AM
34K Ride – 7:50 AM
Cyclists of all ages are welcome to participate at their own risk. Minors should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Routes
34K (24.2 miles)
PFP ALT 34K
https://www.strava.com/routes/3412389877102214494
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53835055
64K (40.7 miles)
PFP ALT 64K
https://www.strava.com/routes/3412450651806677790
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53839433
100K (64.0 miles)
PFP ALT 100K
https://www.strava.com/routes/3412394763913354014
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53832201
Safety Information
Tail lights and Helmets are required for all riders and must be ANSI- or CPSC-approved.
This is an open-road ride. Riders must obey all traffic laws and ride safely at all times.
SAG trail vehicles will follow the last rider on each route to provide support as needed.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup:
📍 82nd Airborne Division Association
2915 Raeford Road (STE 201)
Fayetteville, NC 28303
📅 April 14–16, 2027
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Same-Day Packet Pickup & Registration:
📍 McDeeds Creek Elementary
⏰ Begins at 6:30 AM on event day
Registration Information
Online Registration: $65
Online Registration Closes: 11:59 PM on April 16, 2027
Same-Day Registration:
Online 12:00 AM on April 17, 2027
On-Site begins at 6:30 AM
$75 registration fee
Refund Policy:
Refunds may be considered for emergencies or extenuating circumstances.
What’s Included
Event T-shirt included with registration
T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants registered by April 1, 2027
Water and snacks
Two on-course water and snack resupply points
Custom Event Association Water bottles are not included but will be available for purchase.
Amenities
Portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be available at McDeeds Creek Elementary.
On-Site Bike Support will be available.
Food Available
TBD
Event Merchandise
Cycling jerseys and additional apparel are available for purchase through the event storefront. The storefront can be accessed by using the link and password below, or you can click the circle shaped photo of the jersey on the homepage. New jersey photos coming soon!
Storefront Link:
https://jakroo.com/store-front?storeId=BJwOJPtpel
Access Code: pfp2026 (lowercase)
Donations & Sponsorship
Donations of any size are welcome and help directly support the All American Adventure Program.
Please visit the donation page for additional sponsorship opportunities.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the success of this event.
If you would like to volunteer, please visit the main race page, click the "Volunteer" tab at the top, and from there, you will see volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, please email:
execsec@82ndairborneassociation.org or admin@82ndairborneassociation.org
Contact Information
82nd Airborne Association
📍 2915 Raeford Road, Suite 201 (2nd Floor)
Fayetteville, NC 28303
📧 Email: execsec@82ndairborneassociation.org
📞 Phone: 910-223-1182
🌐 Website: https://82ndairborneassociation.org
Join us for a meaningful ride that supports healing, strength, and connection for our Paratroopers and Veterans.
All the Way!
Pick your distance
Cycling
100K Charity Ride
100K (64.0 miles) PFP ALT 100K https://www.strava.com/routes/3412394763913354014 100K Charity Ride will begin at 7:30 a.m.
64K Charity Ride
64K (40.7 miles) PFP ALT 64K https://www.strava.com/routes/3412450651806677790 64K Charity Ride will begin at 7:40 a.m.
34K Charity Ride
34K (24.2 miles) PFP ALT 34K https://www.strava.com/routes/3412389877102214494 34K Charity Ride will begin at 7:50 a.m.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Southern Pines, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 7:51 PM local time (EDT) in Southern Pines on April 17, 2027 — 13h 09m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Southern Pines events
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