You're Invited to the South Dakota Kids Belong
2026 Kids Belong Ride
SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota Kids Belong is a community-funded nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child in foster care has a family, and every foster family has a community standing with them. The Kids Belong Ride puts that mission on the road — raising funds that continue our reach across South Dakota, support foster families through real community connection, and help waiting children find permanent homes. Every dollar moves a child closer to belonging.
Event Details:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location: The Little White Church - 525 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745
Registration Details:
Cost: $25 per person
This registration cost includes:
Breakfast, shuttle transportation, trail day pass, event t-shirt, opportunities to visit event sponsors and partners and an evening celebration with food, music and prizes!
All Foster/Adoptive families are FREE of charge
Sponsorships are available to cover the cost of participant registration
*Early registration is highly encouraged to ensure shuttle coordination and secure your event t-shirt.
Who Can Participate:
This event is open to everyone - all ages and skill levels welcome!
Families, individuals and groups are highly encouraged to participate. Whether you're a beginner or experienced rider, all participants can choose the route that fits their comfort level.
Event Schedule:
Check In & Breakfast: 8:00-11:00AM @ The Little White Church
Breakfast items like donuts, coffee and juice will be provided upon participant check in
All participants will select a route of their choice during the registration time
Evening Celebration: 5:00-6:30PM @ The Little White Church
Join us after your ride for a FREE family-friendly celebration featuring:
Live music, food & refreshments, community connection, prizes & giveaways and sponsor engagement
Make it a full day-explore Hill City before returning for our evening celebration!
***PLEASE NOTE - If you plan to attend the celebration dinner event, please RSVP in the registration so we can plan accordingly.
Ride Experience:
The event will begin and end at The Little White Church in Hill City, SD.
FREE shuttle services will be provided for riders and their bikes to and from the church to both starting and ending locations.
Riders can begin their route after arriving at their selected trailhead.
All pickup points will be clearly identified on the event trail map.
The Church is located just 2 blocks from the Michelson Trailhead.
Route Options:
This year, we are offering a variety of route distances. From short scenic routes to longer rides for experienced cyclists, each route is designed to be simple to moderate and accessible for everyone. All participants must select a route option for this event using the list below. An event map will be provided upon registration.
- Route #1 - Dumont Trailhead to Rochford Trailhead: 10.0 miles (downhill)
- Route #2 - Dumont Trailhead to Mystic Trailhead: 17.9 miles (downhill)
- Route #3 - Dumont Trailhead to Hill City Trailhead: 32.5 miles
- Route #4 - Dumont Trailhead to The Mountain Trailhead: 43.0 miles (Crazy Horse)
- Route #5 - Rochford Trailhead to Mystic Trailhead: 7.9 miles (downhill)
Shuttle Information:
FREE shuttle services are available during the event for all riders and bikes
Shuttle services run from 8:00-11:00AM to trailhead entry points
Return shuttles are available throughout the day
Additional shuttle options are available for vehicle pickup
Mickelson Trail Information:
The George S. Michelson Trail in South Dakota is located in the Black Hills area - a 109-mile rail-to-trail conversion, perfect for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. This trail features crushed limestone paths, over 100 bridges, 4 tunnels, and diverse scenery from prairie to forests, connecting towns like Deadwood, Hill City, and Custer. To learn more about the Mickelson Trail, visit this link.
Rider Support & Safety Tips:
Your safety is our priority! See event features below.
- Volunteer EMT's will be on site to assist as needed
- First aid stations will be available at key trailhead points (Mystic, Redfern, etc.)
- Volunteer riders will be carrying first aid kits
- Bike mechanics will be available through Love, Inc (Rapid City) bike ministry
- Water stations will be available along the routes
What To Bring:
In order to be prepared for this event, we strongly encourage you to bring the following:
Water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, helmet and bike safety gear and any other necessary medications.
Traveling From Out of Town?
We highly recommend booking your lodging accommodations early for Hill City and the Black Hills surrounding area. Please ask for our list of recommended accommodations upon your registration if needed.
Ways To Get Involved:
- Register and ride with us!
- Sponsor a rider or foster family
- Volunteer for the event
- Donate prizes or supplies
- Give online
Why This Event Matters:
Every child deserves to belong. This event helps support foster families and adoptive families, raise awareness for children in care, and build a stronger, connected community across South Dakota. Together we can ensure no child walks alone.
For all event questions, please contact Pastor Ben Larsen at 605-517-0852 or [email protected].
(According to IRS guidelines, no portion of the ticket price is tax deductible.)
