Frequently Asked Questions

1. Question: How do I register?

Answer: Simply download the registration form from HERE, and fill it out completely. Pre-Registration is required. Be sure to check which location you will be starting from. Send the registration form and your registration fee of $25.00 to:

2. Question: Do I have to complete the full 500-mile trip?

Answer: No, you don’t have to complete the 500-mile ride EXCEPT if you want the additional choice of receiving certification from Long Distance Riders. The completed stamped site map page will be yours to keep if you choose not to complete the certification component. This documentation is only needed for the LDR certification.

3. Question: How do I qualify to receive certification from Long Distance Riders?

Answer: Download an additional certification form from HERE. After you completed the 500-mile ride, send in your site location stamped page form that you will receive the day of the ride at your chosen starting point, along with your certification fee of $35. The completed site location stamped page will be all the documentation you will need to qualify, since it will be stamped at each location as proof that you rode the distance. Your 500-mile Easy Rider designation will be mailed to you within 7 to 10 days after the ride. Special Note: You must complete the ride in 12 hours or less to qualify.

4. Question: What do I do the day of the ride?

Answer: Report to your starting location shortly before 7:00 am the day of the ride. There will be a sign up table where you will receive your Special Olympics Torch Run T-Shirt, your site location map, a goodie bag, and your Long Distance Riders Decal. You will get your site location map stamped by our representatives at the site to prove you started at that location. Kickstands up at 7:00 am, and proceed to the next stop on the ride as shown on the site location map page. As you stop at each of the four locations, you will get your page stamped at each location. Be sure to get your last stop stamped, which will be the point where you started the ride. This will show that you started and finished at your chosen location. Special Note: For those who plan on starting and ending at the Tallahassee location, a party will be held at K&K Fish Camp to celebrate your ride. Entertainment provided.

5. Question: What is included with my $25.00 registration?

Answer: You will receive a Special Olympics Torch Run T-Shirt, a Long Distance Riders decal and a goodie bag.

6. Question: What is included with my $35 certification fee?

Answer: If you choose to be certified by Long Distance Riders, you will receive an official Easy Rider designation patch, a Long Distance Riders license plate frame, a Long Distance Riders decal, and a certificate suitable for framing.

7. Question: What if I register to participate and I cannot make it on the day of the ride?

Answer: We will be happy to send your T-Shirt and Long Distance Riders decal to you in the mail.

8. Question: What if it rains?

Answer: The ride will be held rain or shine.

9. Question: Do I have to ride a specific make of motorcycle?

Answer: No. All bikes are welcome.

10. Question: Can I plan and execute my own 500-mile ride for certification?

Answer: Absolutely. Just be sure to document the ride with gas receipts along your route. Be sure to get a gas receipt at your starting and ending points and anywhere you stop for gas along the way. Send a map of your route, the gas receipts and the starting and ending forms that you can download from the Long Distance Riders web site. Send these in along with your additional $35 for certification.

11. Question: How long will this ride take?

Answer: To qualify for certification, you must complete the ride in 12 hours or less. If you are riding just for the Special Olympics Torch Run, you can ride at your leisure.

12. Question: What if there is no one at the ending point when I return?

Answer: There should be someone at the location until 7:00 that evening. If you arrive later than that, and are not qualifying for certification from Long Distance Riders, there is no need to have your ending location stamped.

13. Question: How much of my registration fee will go to Special Olympics Florida?

Answer: All proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Florida. If you want to qualify for certification, Long Distance Riders will donate $5.00 for each certification awarded to Special Olympics Florida.

14. Question: To whom do I make the check or money order payable to?

Answer: LDR Special Olympics Florida Fund

15. Question: How do I become a sponsor of this event?

Answer: Sponsorships are available at $300 each. If you wish to be a sponsor, your business name will be printed on the Special Olympics Florida Torch Run T-shirt. Your sponsorship fee must reach us before the printing of the shirts. Contact Jack Powis by email at jackp210@aol.com.

16. Question: What if I have further questions regarding this ride?

Answer: Please email Jack Powis at jackp210@aol.com