This September, welcome the fall season with a cycling challenge and enjoy the colorful tapestry of changing leaves at The Morton Arboretum.
By taking on the Arboretum Cycling Challenge, participants commit to completing a 100-mile goal throughout the month of September. Participants can complete the challenge on the paved roads at the Arboretum, around their neighborhood, on a stationary bike, or anywhere else they enjoy cycling.
Registration in the Arboretum Cycling Challenge includes:
- Commemorative athletic socks
- An Arboretum-branded first aid kit for those who complete their goal
- Complimentary admission to the Arboretum for participants
- Special opportunity for participants to purchase new memberships at a discounted rate
Challenge participants who are not yet members of The Morton Arboretum can save 20% on any new, one-year membership. This special offer may be applied to membership levels Morton 1 through Morton 6 when purchased during registration for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge.
Arboretum members may use their membership benefits to enter the Arboretum at any time without purchasing general admission.
Your registration supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Registration Details
To register for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge, sign up online through the RunSignUp platform.
To take advantage of the special 20% discount on Arboretum memberships, add the membership option during checkout.
Arboretum Membership Special
Participants who are not yet members of The Morton Arboretum can save 20% on any new, one-year membership. The discount may be applied to membership levels Morton 1 through Morton 6 when purchased during registration for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge.
This membership offer is only available to visitors who do not have a membership or who have a lapsed membership. This offer is not available to current members or those wishing to renew their membership.
Arboretum members may use their membership benefits to enter the Arboretum at any time without purchasing general admission.
Tracking Your Miles
Arboretum Cycling Challenge participants record their miles online via RunSignUp. There, participants’ progress will display on a leaderboard that is updated in real time throughout the challenge.
Once registered for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge, participants will receive a discount code for a free weekly admission ticket. Free admission to the Arboretum must be reserved online in advance of arrival.
Arboretum members do not require general admission to enter the Arboretum.
In addition to tracking miles on the RunSignUp platform above, participants may also find it helpful to use Strava, a fitness app that can log mileage on an iPhone or Android using smartphone data, a GPS-supported smartwatch, or a head unit. Please note that logging miles on the Strava app will not synchronize with RunSignup. Participants using Strava must also log their miles on the official Arboretum Cycling Challenge RunSignUp platform.
The Strava leaderboard will not be used for the final September Cycling Challenge results, and participants are not required to download the Strava app.
Join a thriving community of other cyclists participating in the challenge by signing up for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge club on Strava. Sharing your progress with other participants is a great way to stay motivated and meet your mileage goal!
Race Apparel
By registering for the Arboretum Cycling Challenge, you will receive commemorative, custom-knit, athletic crew socks. Crafted with ribbing and arch support, these socks ensure durability and comfort with every stride.
Sizing is adult unisex. Please note that children’s sizing is not available.
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