After a successful first year in 2025, the Harley-Davidson Let’s Ride Challenge – Ride for Heroes returns for 2026, now with an extra month and a higher milestone.
This challenge invites riders of all motorcycle brands to collect miles over eight months to raise money to support a variety of charities and for their chance to win a 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and other prizes. The event for 2026 runs from February 27 to October 31.
Last year, 29,000 participants joined in the inaugural event and collected a total of 83.4 million miles. For 2026, Harley-Davidson is upping the goal from 50 million miles to 100 million miles, with each mile coming closer to the $1 million donation.
Organizations supported by the 2026 Harley-Davidson Let’s Ride Challenge include American Legion Riders, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), Motorcycle Missions, National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers, Rolling Thunder, Wounded Warrior Project, and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
This challenge is open to riders of any motorcycle brand and residents of all U.S. states except Hawaii. Harley Owners Group members can earn exclusive rewards, including a $5,000 bonus, and participants are encouraged to join H.O.G. before April 30 for 1,000 bonus points.
Participants can register at Harley-Davidson dealerships, the Let’s Ride Challenge website, or the H-D app, although participants will need to visit an H-D dealer to record their starting mileage. Throughout the challenge, participants will visit H-D dealers to record their mileage and collect keywords. Prizes will be awarded based on the five tiers below.
- Silver Tier: (1 to 2,500 Miles) 2026 Harley-Davidson Nightster model
- Gold Tier: (2,501 to 4,000 miles) 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Bob model
- Platinum Tier: (4,001 to 5,500 miles) 2026 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy model
- Diamond Tier: (5,501 to 7,500 miles) 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide model
- Black and Orange Tier: (7,501-plus miles) 2026 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide model
Visit the Let’s Ride Challenge website for more details and to register.
