Ride for Kids
Saturday, September 25, 2021 Foxboro, MA
The Rodman Ride for Kids provides a cost-free fundraising platform to our youth focused partner organizations. Over the past 30 years, the Ride has raised over $145 million and impacts tens of thousands of kids each year. The Ride has two options for participants – an in-person COVID-safe bike ride in Foxboro, MA, or virtual participation from anywhere, doing any activity you like! 100% of funds raised go directly to our partners’ missions so register or donate today!
Information About The 31st Annual Rodman Ride For Kids
Saturday, September 25, 2021
The 2020 Rodman Ride for Kids went virtual for the first time in Ride history and raised $3 million with 1,500 participants.
This year’s ride will continue to build off of the momentum from last year’s successful “Choose Your Own Adventure” initiative, while also offering a scaled-back in-person ride of no more than 500 participants.
Please be advised that bibs are not guaranteed and must be requested.
Choose Your Own Adventure – Youth & Program Participant (Suggested fundraising minimum – $250)
Choose Your Own Adventure – Adult Participant (Suggested fundraising minimum – $500)
25 Mile Bib Request – Request a bib to participate in the 25-mile Rodman Ride for Kids route on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Foxboro. (Required Fundraising minimum if approved: $1,500)
50 Mile Ride Bib Request – Request a bib to participate in the 50-mile Rodman Ride for Kids route on Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Foxboro. (Required Fundraising minimum if approved: $1,500)
- Tier 1: Register by July 15 and be sure to raise at least $500 by the close of fundraising on 11/1/21. If your Partner Organization gets 25 participants to do this, they will receive $5,000!
- Tier 2: Rasie $750 during any one-month period (June – September) to qualify. Each month, 15 qualified participants will win a $750 donation for their Partner Organization.
- Tier 3: Your Partner Organization has set goals for fundraising and participant recruitment – help them get there and beyond! They will receive a $1,000-$5,000 donation from Rodman for Kids if they meet and/or exceed these goals.
50 Mile Route starts at 9:00am
25 Mile Route starts at 10:15am
All riders should plan to arrive to Ride for Kids HQ on Lincoln Road in Foxboro at least 30 minutes prior to their start time. About a week before the Ride, riders will receive detailed information including a parking permit. Once on site, riders will check-in, grab breakfast, and take a quick walk to the start line at The Lafayette House, on the corner of Route 1 and Pine St.
Helpful volunteers will guide you every step of the way.
The health and safety of our riders, volunteers, staff, and guests has always been our #1 priority.
As we get back on the road, we have implemented a number of guidelines to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 at the Ride for Kids.
We invite our unvaccinated riders, volunteers and guests to join us safely by wearing masks at all times, except when actively eating or drinking, at Headquarters and Water Stops.
All volunteers will be required to wear masks during their shifts. Riders and other guests will be required to wear masks at the Start Line queue and in any enclosed spaces (ie: food tents.)
All Rider and Volunteer waivers will include attestation to lack of infection, symptoms, outstanding test results, or known exposure to Covid-19.
Please review our complete list of guidelines here.
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2021 Ride Sponsors
The Ride for Kids and our Partner Organizations are grateful
for the phenomenal support from our sponsors each year.
FAQ's
Any adult who knows how to ride a bike can Ride for us. We’ve also added Choose Your Own Adventure” – challenge yourself with a goal related to any activity you enjoy, and tie it into your fundraising.
View a list of partner organizations that you can ride for.
No. We have a “Choose Your Own Adventure” option. Tie your fundraising in to another activity, like spinning, walking, or even random acts of kindness. You can also volunteer to help the day of the Ride, or donate your company’s products or services. You can sponsor a rider or team, or even make a general donation to the Ride for Kids.
Check out our Participant Toolkit for all the information you will need prior to and during the day of the Ride.
We have a fundraising minimum of $1,500 for both the 25 and 50 mile routes.
The suggested fundraising minimum for “Choose your Own Adventure” participants is $500
Our incentive calendar includes lots of opportunities for you, your donors, and your Affiliate Charity to win some super prizes! Mark your calendar so you’re sure not to miss them. Learn more about fundraising incentives.