Navigate forest cemeteries in a team strategy challenge.

The Death March Ride is a unique team-based bicycle event scheduled for November 9, 2025, in Norman, Indiana. Teams of two race through the hilly Hoosier National Forest to reach mandatory cemetery checkpoints, plotting their own routes and earning time bonuses for visiting additional locations. Success demands strategic planning, endurance, and strong team coordination. The event incorporates both competitive cycling and navigational challenges, making it a distinctive adventure.

Teams design their own routes to five mandatory cemetery checkpoints (three known ahead, two revealed race morning) and can choose to visit extra checkpoints for bonus time. There is no fixed course, but the route typically covers between 60-100 miles depending on chosen checkpoints. The event traverses mixed surfaces, including gravel roads, paved roads, and forest tracks.

• Teams of two jointly plan their routes and race the clock
• Five mandatory cemetery checkpoints (three pre-announced, two drawn on race day)
• Time bonuses for 'extra' checkpoints for strategic depth
• No prescribed course—navigation and route planning are key
• SAG support, post-event hot meal, showers, and Hoosier National Forest pass included
• Rain or shine event; helmets required for all participants