Tour the Montour 2026
See You at the Ride!
The 24th annual Gateway Engineers Tour the Montour, hosted by AHN Montour Sports Complex, takes off on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The ride is a non-competitive, family-fun bike ride — and the signature annual fundraiser for Montour Trail Council.
Rain or shine, the event begins at mile marker zero in Coraopolis. Parking is at AHN Montour Sports Complex, which is adjacent to the start/finish line.
You can register online or via mail. Participants whose US Postal Service-mailed entry forms are postmarked by August 29 are guaranteed a T-shirt in their selected size (if requested during registration). Since supplies are finite, late entrants may not receive their selected size after the cut-off date. In addition, participants may order additional T-shirts (adult sizes only, $15).
Tour Details
Gateway Engineers Tour the Montour takes place rain or shine.
For safety reasons, helmets are mandatory; no headphones/ear buds permitted.
Emergency-only mechanical assistance is provided at start/finish; participants and bicycles should be in good condition prior to the ride.
Rest stops are positioned along the course every 5 to 10 miles, providing fruit, snacks, electrolyte replacement and water.
Half-century and 44-mile riders should maintain a 10-mph and 8-mph pace, respectively, to finish the course while rest stops and lunch are open.
SAG (support & gear) assistance is available along the course, and the Montour Trail Safety Patrol will be deployed during the event.
A delicious post-ride lunch is provided, including a vegetarian lunch, if you prefer.
Check out the great basket-raffle prizes at the finish!
Directions
Tour parking is at AHN Montour Sports Complex, 2419 State Avenue, Coraopolis, PA 15108.
Ride Routes
All routes travel out and back on Montour Trail, beginning at MM 0.
- Half-century: 50 miles*
- Long-distance: 44 miles
- Middle-distance: 15 to 24 miles
- Family Ride: 12 miles or less
Note: Trail conditions may alter course lengths.
* Due to National Tunnel closure, turnaround is at mile 25.
Each ride follows the off-road Montour Trail, whose surface is hard-packed crushed limestone. However, the trail does cross some major roads. Please stop at all stop signs unless there is a crossing guard flagging you through the intersection.
Registration
All participants must fill out an entry form and sign the waiver (which can be copied) before participating in the event.
Entry fees are $55 for each adult (age 12 and up) and $15 for each child (up to age 11). Montour Trail Council members receive a discount.
Click here to register online.
Each entrant can select a T-shirt in their size (adult sizes only).
Early registration discount ends August 29, 2026. After that date, fees are $65 for adults and $20 for each child.
Online registration ends September 7, 2026. You can also register in person the day of the event.
We also will accept registrations at the Tour’s packet pick-up.
Tour Sponsors
TITLE SPONSOR
HOST SPONSOR
AHN Montour Sports Complex
PREMIER SPONSORS
CentiMark
Vein Institute of Pittsburgh
Trailblazing Sponsors
CNX
Confluence Mind & Motion
Equipment & Controls, Inc.
Leonard Advisory Group
Southwestern PA Eye Center
SUSTAINING SPONSORS
EQT Corporation
Ritchey Metals
Subaru of Moon Township
Subaru of South Hills
Ryan Homes & Heartland Homes
WVU Medicine
Washington Penn, an Audia Company
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Aero Tech Designs
AJM Home Mortgage Loans, Inc
AM Health and Safety, Inc.
Brewer Airport Toyota
Georges Supply Center
Janoski Farms
Peak Family Dentistry
Phillips Heating & Air Conditioning
Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates
Pro Bike + Run
Tandem Connection
U-Haul North Hills
Wilderness Voyageurs
Yoga Six
DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
- 7:00 a.m. – Check-in/registration
- 7:30 a.m. – 50-mile ride departs
- 8:30 a.m. – 44-mile ride departs
- 9:00 a.m. – All other rides depart
- 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch
All participants must complete an entry form and sign the waiver (which can be copied) before participating.
Save as a member
New and existing members receive a $5 discount on registration fee when registering online.
Raffle Prizes!
Once again, our supporters have offered some fabulous raffle prizes! Montour Trail volunteers will be trailside on weekends this summer offering raffle tickets; check the unaffiliated Montour Trail Enthusiasts page on Facebook for dates and times.
AeroTech Designs: cycling clothing kit ($500)
Pro Bike+Run: gift card ($500)
Tandem Connection: gift card ($500)
U-Haul McKnight Road: custom hitch/installation or bike rack ($450)
Wilderness Voyageurs, Ohiopyle: recreational adventure package ($600)
Packet Pick-up
Packet pickup is on Thursday, September 10 at Trek of Robinson, Route 60, Robinson Township, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ride packets may also be picked up at registration on the event day. You MUST sign a waiver to participate in Tour the Montour.
TOUR THE MONTOUR SPONSORSHIP
Tour the Montour is an annual community cycling event that brings together riders of all ages and abilities on Montour Trail. The event supports trail stewardship, safety, and long-term sustainability; it highlights Montour Trail as a shared community asset while raising critical funds for its continued maintenance and improvement.
We invite local businesses and community partners to support the annual Tour the Montour with sponsorship opportunities. If you have questions, send an email to thetour@MontourTrail.org.
