They Wish. We Ride.
Join us for the most inspiring weekend of the year!
300-Mile Route
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour is called a ‘moving city’ for its sheer scope and size, rookie and veteran riders cycle along Michigan countryside during the three-day, 300-mile fully supported tour. The tour includes fully catered meals, break stops, support vehicles, medics, massage therapists and much more! Our Wish Heroes, who are wish recipients, will be there to inspire and motivate you throughout the tour and will meet you at the finish-line celebration, Heroes Hurrah!
Registration fee:
January 1 through March 31: $100
April 1 through July 27: $125
A $1,250 fundraising amount is required in order to participate in the 300-mile route.
200-Mile Route
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour offers a two-day, 200-mile ride starting Saturday, July 29, 2023. This route option is the last two days of the 300-mile route. The starting location is in Holland and ending at the Eaton Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The 200-mile ride includes support vehicles, break stops, lunch stops, medics, massage therapists and much more. Our Wish Heroes, who are wish recipients, will meet you at the finish-line celebration, Heroes Hurrah!
Registration fee:
January 1 through March 31: $85
April 1 through July 27: $100
A $1,000 fundraising amount is required in order participate in the 200-mile route.
100-Mile Route
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour offers a one-day, 100-mile ride, starting on Sunday, July 30, 2023. This route option is the last day of the 300-mile route. The starting location is in Kalamazoo and ending at the Eaton Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The 100-mile ride includes support vehicles, break stops, lunch stop, medics, massage therapists (at the finish line) and much more. Our Wish Heroes, who are wish recipients, will meet you at the finish-line celebration, Heroes Hurrah!
Registration fees:
January 1 through March 31: $65
April 1 through July 27: $75
A $750 fundraising amount is required in order to participate in the 100-mile route.
Kids Jr. Ride
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour offers a ride for kids ages 5-12 at the Eaton Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan. Kids can ride a looped route on the track and enjoy a fully stocked break stop with snacks, water and Gatorade. Kids are encouraged to decorate their bikes, and they will be cheered on by our volunteers. Their Wish Hero will be waiting for them at our finish-line celebration, called Heroes Hurrah!
Registration fee:
Now through July 27: $10
A $50 fundraising amount is required in order to participate in the Jr. Ride.
The Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour also offers a virtual option for anyone who can't participate with us July 28-30, 2023. As a virtual participant, you can ride on your own time and at your own pace. Make-A-Wish staff will help with fundraising tools and training tips.
Virtual participants are eligible for all fundraising incentives which can be redeemed in August. Virtual riders also have the opportunity to receive a Virtual Rider Kit (which includes your jersey, wish hero bracelet and other fun surprises) if the minimum of $750 is met by July 1, 2023.
Virtual participants are welcome to join us at WAMmys on Saturday, July 29 and/or attend Heroes Hurrah on Sunday, July 30. Virtual participants are not permitted to be on the official Wish-A-Mile route at any time and are not permitted to stay at either of the official overnight locations.
Registration fee:
Now through July 27: $20
*To help cover shipping fees and other administrative fees.
A suggested $500 fundraising goal is encouraged, but there is no required fundraising amount to participate as a virtual rider.