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 Germantown, 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 and scenic ride out of D.C. After crossing into Maryland, Riders will proceed up a slight incline at Persimmon Rd. headed into their first rest stop at Avenel Local Park. From there the Ride continues northwest through Potomac and through some light rolling hills into Germantown where Riders will finish at Northwest High School.
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. Riders will trace the 25-mile route through Germantown, 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 in the center of Urbana. The 50-mile route is supported by three rest stops every 12-15 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 route leaves from Georgetown University. Riders will trace the 25-mile and 50-mile routes through Germantown and Barnesville and will encounter some rolling hills as they pass Sugarloaf Mountain. We’ll have a full lunch stop just past Buckeystown prior to the start of five challenging hills that will test Riders’ legs across the final 35 miles of the Ride. Eight rest stops will support Riders along the way prior to the finish line in the center of Urbana.
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.