2020 Trek Across Maine | Cycle For Air - American Lung Association

Together We've Raised…

We've Raised:

Our Goal: $1,300,000.00

Registration: 7:00 a.m. ET

Every Mile Counts

Trek Across Maine-Every Mile Counts.jpg The Trek Across Maine is a multi-day, multi-route option cycling event celebrating its 36th anniversary in 2020. The Trek cycling route will have a start and finish line hosted at the Brunswick Landing with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and Colby College in Waterville. As the largest fundraising event of its kind in the nation for the American Lung Association, the Trek has raised more than $25 million in the past 35 years. Join nearly 2,000 cyclists and 750 volunteers on this one of a kind journey on Father’s Day Weekend.

The Trek Across Maine offers three route options with varying levels of mileage and fundraising. Registration fee is $50 (non-refundable & non-transferable) for each route option. Registration fee does not count toward fundraising minimum.

Children between the ages of 7 - 12 must ride a tandem or tag-a-long bike with adult guardian. All children under the age of 18 must have an adult guardian with them at all times on the route. Child and guardian are both required to meet the fundraising minimum.

Frequently Asked Questions

3 Day Option Date: June 19 - 21, 2020
Start Location: Brunswick Landing - Brunswick, ME
Overnight Sleep Stops: Bates College (Friday)
Colby College (Saturday)
Mileage: 185 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $550 ($400 ages 7-17)
Age Limit: 7 years and up. Register today
Colby Loop Option Date: June 19 - 21, 2020
Start Location: Brunswick Landing - Brunswick, ME
Overnight Sleep Stops: Colby College (Friday & Saturday)
Mileage: 169 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $550 ($400 ages 7-17)
Age Limit: 7 years and up. Register today
2 Day Option Date: June 20 & 21, 2020
Start Location: Colby College, Waterville, ME
Finish Location: Brunswick Landing - Brunswick, ME
Mileage: 111 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $400 ($300 ages 7-17)
Age Limit: 7 years and up. Register today
1 Day Option Date: Sunday, June 21, 2020
Start Location: Colby College, Waterville, ME
Finish Location: Brunswick Landing - Brunswick, ME
Mileage: 65 miles
Fundraising Minimum: $250 ($200 ages 7-17)
Age Limit: 7 years and up. Register today

Volunteers Make it Happen

The Trek Across Maine is a fully supported event, with nearly 700 volunteers working alongside staff to provide services along the route. From support vehicle drivers, rest stop sandwich makers, directional support and luggage movers, there is a job for everyone!

There are volunteer opportunities available for a few hours or the entire weekend. Volunteers receive housing (as needed) and meals, along with a commemorative event t-shirt.

For more information or to get registered to volunteer:

Register today

What is the Trek Across Maine?

The Trek Across Maine is a multi-day, multi-route option cycling event starting and ending at the Brunswick Recreation Center at the Brunswick Landing. Overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and Colby College in Waterville provide a place to rest and relax after each leg of the Trek. Activities, entertainment and food are all a part of the full Trek experience at each location.

With close to 650 volunteers each year, the Trek is fully supported in all areas. Volunteers provide support at rest stops and intersections along the route, as cheerleaders and traffic control at the finish line, and as on route support teams.

The American Lung Association provides housing and meals for all cyclists and volunteers during the weekend (as needed). Housing options still available include: camping (provide your own tent), fieldhouse (provide your own mat) or you may choose to make your own arrangements (hotel, home, friend's house, etc). Shuttle services will be available to some areas hotels if you choose to make your own sleeping arrangements off campus. A complete list of shuttle locations is available here.

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