Come out and experience the Gold Star 500 as it travels more than 500 miles across Illinois. Bring your family, wave a flag, cheer on our riders and take a moment to learn about the heroes we ride to remember.
Whether you join us at an official stop or simply cheer as riders pass through your community, your support sends a powerful message to Gold Star families: their loved ones are remembered, their stories matter and their legacies live on.
Please note: All times are estimated and may vary due to weather, traffic, rider pace and other circumstances. Please arrive early when possible.
Tuesday, September 22 | Chester to Granite City
- 7:00 a.m. – Chester High School, Chester – Ride begins
- 8:02 a.m. – Steeleville American Legion, Steeleville
- 9:29 a.m. – Coulterville High School, Coulterville
- 10:43 a.m. – Marissa Jr. & Sr. High School, Marissa
- 12:42 p.m. – American Legion Post 292, Mascoutah
- 1:32 p.m. – Scott AFB VFW, Belleville
- 3:09 p.m. – The Bike Surgeon, O'Fallon
- 4:19 p.m. – American Legion Post #365, Collinsville
- 5:36 p.m. – The Mill Events, Granite City
Wednesday, September 23 | Granite City to Virden
- 6:30 a.m. – The Mill Events, Granite City – Ride begins
- 7:23 a.m. – Lewis and Clark Heritage Site, Hartford
- 8:30 a.m. – American Legion Post #199, Edwardsville
- 9:37 a.m. – Hamel Community Center, Hamel
- 11:14 a.m. – Pink Elephant Antique Mall, Livingston
- 1:00 p.m. – Litchfield VFW, Litchfield
- 3:26 p.m. – Macoupin County Fairgrounds, Carlinville
- 5:06 p.m. – North Mac High School, Virden
Thursday, September 24 | Virden to Bloomington
- 6:30 a.m. – North Mac High School, Virden – Ride begins
- 7:24 a.m. – Chatham VFW, Chatham
- 8:48 a.m. – Illinois Route 66 Experience at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
- 10:31 a.m. – Williamsville Community Christian Church, Williamsville
- 12:42 p.m. – Museum of Route 66, Lincoln
- 1:54 p.m. – American Giants Museum, Atlanta
- 2:45 p.m. – Arcadia Arcade Museum, McLean
- 4:22 p.m. – Army National Guard Armory, Bloomington
Friday, September 25 | Bloomington to Plainfield
- 6:30 a.m. – Army National Guard Armory, Bloomington – Ride begins
- 7:52 a.m. – Lexington City Hall, Lexington
- 8:56 a.m. – Prairie Central Chenoa Elementary, Chenoa
- 10:16 a.m. – Pontiac Township High School, Pontiac
- 11:57 a.m. – VFW Post 2608, Dwight
- 1:40 p.m. – Gardner South Wilmington High School, Gardner
- 2:59 p.m. – Wilmington Fire Protection District, Wilmington
- 4:22 p.m. – Stone City VFW Post 2199, Joliet
- 6:00 p.m. – Plainfield East High School, Plainfield
Saturday, September 26 | Plainfield to Streamwood
- 6:30 a.m. – Plainfield East High School, Plainfield – Ride begins
- 7:34 a.m. – AMVETS Post 103, Aurora
- 8:58 a.m. – St. Charles VFW 5036, St. Charles
- 10:50 a.m. – Sycamore Veterans Home Association, Sycamore
- 12:27 p.m. – Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve, Hampshire
- 1:37 p.m. – Huntley American Legion Post 673, Huntley
- 2:33 p.m. – Lake in the Hills American Legion
- 4:34 p.m. – Streamwood Memorial Park, Streamwood – Gold Star 500 finish