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What’s Happening

Maine Lighthouse Ride 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Registration today for the 2026 Maine Lighthouse Ride!

MLR offers four ride lengths to challenge riders of all abilities – 25 miles, 40 miles, 62 miles, and 100 miles!

Event Details

Close the Gap Construction is Underway!

Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough, Maine!

This project adds 1.6 miles of off-road trail to the Eastern Trail.

Close the Gap Information

Latest News

  • Bike & Brew Series

    Join us for a 12-15 mile socially-paced rides starting and ending at local establishments. Afterward, gather for refreshments, cheers, and…

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  • Summer Full Moon Walks on the Eastern Trail

    Join the Eastern Trail Alliance for our free and guided full moon walks along the Eastern Trail on the Scarborough…

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  • Registration Open for 2026 Maine Lighthouse Ride!

    Registration is now open for the 2026 Maine Lighthouse Ride – Saturday, September 19, 2026! The 2026 event will be…

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  • New steel bridge installed on Eastern Trail aims to connect Scarborough and South Portland

    by WGME Staff | Sun, December 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) — A new steel bridge is…

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