Friday, May 16
12:00-6:30 p.m. | Ride check-in / Bike inspection – Hyatt Regency Crystal City
- Hotel location: 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
- To reach check-in, from the hotel lobby go down the escalators or elevators one level
- Bike Inspection Open in Bike Room – recommended for all riders
All athletes and volunteers must personally check-in and pick up their packets. You may not have a friend or colleague pick up your packets owing to our paper liability waiver to be signed on site. If you are unable to check-in during the Friday period, our Saturday check-in between 5:30-6:30 a.m. is available.
11:00 a.m. | Gettysburg Shuttle to Hyatt Regency Crystal City – World War II American Experience, Gettysburg, PA
- Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. for bus and bikes loading
- Shuttle and bike trucks depart at 11:00 a.m. from the finish line at the World War II American Experience museum in Gettysburg, PA
- Shuttles arrive at Hyatt Regency Crystal City between 1:00-1:30 p.m.
1:00-3:00 p.m. | Wellness Workshop
5:00-6:15 p.m. | VIP Chairman’s Reception for Top Fundraisers – Chesapeake Room
- Beverages and light refreshment will be provided
5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Hour
- Cash bar
6:00 p.m. | Doors Open for Kick-Off Celebration
6:30-8:00 p.m. | Kick Off Celebration
- Entry included for all registered participants
- Buffet dinner, cash bar
- Top Fundraiser awards presented
Saturday, May 17
5:00-6:30 a.m. | Luggage Drop – outside Hyatt Regency Crystal City
- Hotel location: 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
- Please bring your overnight bag to the luggage truck in front of the hotel prior to eating breakfast
- Luggage must be clearly tagged with your name and your rider number
5:00-6:30 a.m. | Breakfast – Ballroom EF (Bottom Level)
- Hotel location: 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202
- Quick breakfast featuring a variety of protein-based breakfast sandwiches and small offerings provided on the Hyatt Regency lower level (if you eat in the hotel restaurant, or order room service, you are responsible for the cost)
5:30 – 6:30 a.m. | Saturday athlete check-in and bike inspection
6:45 a.m. | All riders to staging on Crystal Drive (behind Hyatt Regency)
7:00 a.m. | Outdoor opening ceremony
- Please remove helmets for National Anthem
7:15 a.m | Face of America: Gettysburg Begins
- Due to the route, you must arrive at the start on time. You MUST carry with you a valid, current photo identification card to enter Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Late arrivals will not be allowed to proceed through the base
8:45-9:30 a.m. | Rest Stop 1
10:30-11:10 a.m. | Rest Stop 2
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:55-2:30 p.m. | Rest Stop 4
3:15-3:30 p.m. | Riders arrive at the Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick, MD
- Fairgrounds Location: 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701.
- Athletes celebrate with food and beverage. Food trucks will be on-site with options.
- Store bikes in a secured building.
- Collect your overnight bag, and catch free local hotel shuttles from the fairgrounds.
3:00-5:00 p.m. | Frederick Finish Line Celebration, Shuttle service to hotels from Frederick Fairground
- Shuttle vans provide transportation for participants to the designated hotels
- Final shuttle departure from the Fairgrounds is at 7:00 p.m.
5:00-8:30 p.m. | Saturday Evening – Frederick
- A buffet meal will be provided for all adaptive athletes and volunteers at the Hilton Garden Inn
- All other athletes and volunteers are responsible for their own dinner arrangements in Frederick
Sunday, May 18
5:30-6:30 a.m. | Breakfast / Luggage drop at the Frederick Fairgrounds
- Fairgrounds Location: 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701.
- BREAKFAST PROVIDED AT FAIRGROUNDS: featuring breakfast sandwiches and coffee
- Please depart your hotels to arrive at the fairgrounds early, so we do not have a rush for the shuttles in the last minute. Shuttles run in a continuous loop from the hotels at 5:00 a.m. until 6:30 a.m.
- Upon arrival, drop your overnight bag at the luggage truck
6:45 a.m. | All riders to staging
7:00 a.m. | Ride Begins
- Due to athlete travel back on Sunday, we are on a tight timeline departing the Frederick Fairgrounds. Please assist us in meeting our schedule
7:50-8:25 a.m. | Rest Stop 1
9:50-10:35 a.m. | Rest Stop 2
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Rest Stop 3
12:45-1:05 p.m. | Ride finish and arrival at the World War II American Experience museum in Gettysburg
- Museum Location: 845 Crooked Creek Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Arrival time is approximate – anticipated between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m.
- Parking for the museum is onsite until it is full
1:00-3:30 p.m. | Finish Line Party – World War II American Experience
- Riders taking the shuttle should bring their bike to the box trucks upon finishing for transport to Arlington
- Rental bikes will be collected at the finish line
- Enjoy a fresh BBQ meal and beer (included for all participants – additional tickets available for purchase onsite with credit card)
3:00 p.m. | Buses depart finish for Arlington, VA
- Departure time from the museum is set for 3:00 p.m. Loading begins at 2:00 p.m.
5:00-5:30 p.m. | Buses arrive at Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington
- Collect your bicycle from the box trucks
- Transfer to Hyatt airport shuttle for athletes departing for Reagan National Airport
Important Note: This schedule is subject to change.