IWP Ride Against Suicide 2026
The Invisible Wounds Project presents the Ride Against Suicide, an annual 4-day, 260-mile bicycle tour climbing over 10,000 feet elevation. This event takes place annually the last week of September, from September 23 to September 26, 2026. The RAS starts in Zumbrota, MN, travels through western Wisconsin, and ends in Forest Lake, MN, rolling into the Concert for a Cause event.
The Invisible Wounds Project is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2018, based in Forest Lake, MN. Our mission is to positively impact and enhance the lives of those who serve(d) by providing mental health resources. We serve current and former Military, First Responders, Frontline Healthcare Workers, and their immediate families. 100% of funds raised directly support the Invisible Wounds Project.
Event Mission:
- Raise awareness for Veteran and First Responder suicide and available services.
- Normalize the conversation and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
- Honor and remember those lost to suicide and line of duty deaths.
- Remind those struggling they are not alone and stand with affected families.
The tour is fully supported and escorted by first responders.
Registration Options:
- Full Tour: Includes cycling tour jersey, lodging, and breakfast/dinner. Access to Support and Gear Vehicle. Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00. A $100.00 non-refundable fee is required upon registration and will be considered part of your minimum fundraising requirement.
- Daily Ride Individual: Access to Support and Gear Vehicle. Fundraising Minimum $250.00. IWP RAS T-Shirt.
- Daily Ride Team/Relay: Access to Support and Gear Vehicle. Fundraising Minimum $1,000.00 per team. IWP RAS T-Shirt for Each Participant.
Fundraising minimums deadline: September 1, 2026. Cyclists are responsible for their own transportation to the start and from the end points.
Daily Route Details:
- Day 1: Zumbrota, MN to Hudson, WI - 69.8 miles, 3,188 ft elevation
- Day 2: Hudson, WI to Menomonie, WI - 49.5 miles, 1,772 ft elevation
- Day 3: Menomonie, WI to Chetek, WI - 53.3 miles, 2,291 ft elevation
- Day 4: Chetek, WI to Forest Lake, MN - 87 miles, 2,962 ft elevation
Start and End times TBD. Daily route links via RidewithGPS (routes subject to change).
For donations, sponsorship, or more information, please visit www.iwproject.org.