Ride for Liv / Run for Liv

🪅 Festival
⛰️ Scenic
🎗️ Charity Event
Event Date

Sep 14, 2025

Location

Westford, MA

Discipline

Road

About

Cycle, run, and unite against domestic violence in Olivia’s memory.

The Ride for Liv / Run for Liv takes place on September 14, 2025, in Westford, Massachusetts, offering a unique combination of cycling, running, and family activities. Created to honor Olivia Marchand and raise awareness for domestic violence survivors, the event brings together the community with 50-mile and 23-mile bike rides, 10K and 5K runs on scenic local roads and rail trails, and a family walk. 100% of proceeds support Liv’s Independence House, creating impact well beyond race day.

COURSE DETAILS

  • 50-mile bike ride: Paved backroads through Westford, Chelmsford, Concord, Carlisle, Groton, and Acton; over 1,200 ft elevation gain; includes one ¼-mile dirt segment.
  • 23-mile bike ride: Shorter loop with ~500 ft elevation gain, similar scenic towns and surfaces.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • 100% of proceeds support survivors of domestic violence through Liv’s Independence House
  • Bike rides span six scenic Massachusetts towns
  • Runs use the historic Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
  • Family-friendly festival with food trucks and ice cream
  • Same-day packet pickup and welcoming community atmosphere

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Fun Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

50 miles (bike), 23 miles (bike), 10K (run), 5K (run), family walk (distance varies)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Westford elevation ~400 ft / Bike: 1,200+ ft & 500+ ft; Run: rolling hills

Terrain

Paved roads, rail trail, short dirt road segments; rolling rural New England landscape

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