Ride
BellRinger is an unmissable experience on each Rider’s yearly calendar. From the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening to an early morning start on Saturday from Georgetown University, gear up for live entertainment, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you finish your Ride to end cancer.

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25 Miles
Washington, D.C. to Glen Echo, MD
I commit to raise $1000 for cancer research
The 25-mile Ride leaves from Georgetown University. We’ll close Canal Road and Clara Barton Parkway, so Riders can enjoy a flat scenic ride out of D.C. After crossing into Maryland, Riders will encounter a slight incline at Persimmon Tree Rd. headed into their first rest stop at Adat Shalom. From there, the ride continues in a scenic loop around Potomac where it will pass through a second rest stop at Avenel Local Park. Riders will enjoy a 6 mile long downhill to flat stretch to end the ride. For Riders looking to shorten their ride, a short-cut will be offered to Riders at the 10-mile mark that will shorten the ride to 19 miles.
October 21, 2023 – 7:30AM
Start Location
Georgetown University -
50 Miles
Washington, D.C. to Urbana, MD
I commit to raise $1250 for cancer research
The 50-mile Ride leaves from Georgetown University. The Riders will trace the 25-mile route through Potomac, Maryland before proceeding northwest through Barnesville. Riders will pass Sugarloaf Mountain on their left side as they encounter some rolling hills on the way into the finish line at Urbana District Park. The 50-mile route is supported by four rest stops every 8-12 miles
October 21, 2023 – 7:30AM
Start Location
Georgetown University -
100 Miles
Washington, D.C. to Urbana, MD
I commit to raise $1500 for cancer research
The 100-mile Ride leaves from Georgetown University. Riders will trace the 25-mile and 50-mile routes through Potomac and Barnesville and will encounter some rolling hills as they pass Sugarloaf Mountain. We’ll have a full lunch stop at the Urbana Community Center prior to continuing on a hilly loop through Frederick County. Seven rest stops will support Riders along the way prior to the finish line at Urbana District Park.
October 21, 2023 – 7:30AM
Start Location
Georgetown University
Fundraising
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Step 1
Commit
Every Rider commits to raise funds that will support life-saving research at Georgetown Lombardi. Your fundraising commitment is based on your Ride distance.
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Step 2
Share your story
We’ve all unfortunately been touched by cancer. BellRinger is all about our stories of why we ride and who we ride for. Update your Rider Profile to share your story with friends and family.
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Step 3
Make the ask
Raising funds can be daunting, but we believe direct, personal asks are the most effective way to meet your commitment. For a full list of ideas, check out the Fundraising Toolkit.
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Step 4
Fundraising Deadline
Don’t sweat the deadline. You have until 60 days after the ride – December 21, 2023 – to meet your commitment. You can also receive shared funds from your team. Remember whatever you aren’t able to raise by the deadline is your responsibility.