Events
Events — hosted by the Alliance and our partners — introduce more people to the East Coast Greenway, boost visits and build lasting support for its continued development. Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved!
Ride the East
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Willimantic, Connecticut
Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance and Trust for Public Land for an out-and-back group ride on Connecticut’s East Coast Greenway. We’ll start at the Jillson House Museum in Willimantic and ride at your own pace, choosing the distance that works best for you. Riders will explore the area’s many historic and geological sites as a group or at their own convenience. Whether you’re in for a short spin or the full adventure, come enjoy a scenic, social ride on one of Connecticut’s greatest trails!
Ride the State
Saturday, June 27, 2026
New Haven, Connecticut
Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance on a 67-mile journey as we highlight the need to close the remaining gaps in the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and Hartford Connector segments of the East Coast Greenway. New in 2025, an updated route will take riders from the Canal Dock Boathouse on Long Wharf Drive in New Haven to Connecticut’s Old Statehouse at Statehouse Square in Hartford.
Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award
Honoring longtime New York City bicycle advocate Roger Herz, the Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award recognizes an individual for their outstanding contributions to promoting sustainable transportation and active mobility along the East Coast Greenway. Stay tuned for details on the 2026 award process.
