
Join us for the Two Rivers Century, an exciting annual bicycle ride that promises fresh and stunning views each year! Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, this event is perfect for everyone. Come experience the thrill of the ride and the beauty of the scenery with fellow biking enthusiasts. Don't miss out—come ride with us!

Cyclists waving hello while enjoying the Two Rivers Century

Cyclists on road overlooking the Kankakee River

Happy cyclist

Cyclists waving hello while enjoying the Two Rivers Century

SAVE THE DATE!
2026 Two Rivers Century
Sunday August 2, 2026
Remember... it's always on the Sunday of the first full weekend in August

2026 ROUTE OVERVIEW
DISTANCES
We offer routes as short as 19 miles, and as long as 101!
Mix and match our routes to come up with the length you're aiming for.
Learn more about the Two Rivers Century Routes
RED ROUTE
Miles: 8.1
Elevation: 135
Starting at Registration, this will bring you over the Kankakee River in Kankakee, past Frank Lloyd Wright's "Bradley House", through Cobb Park (with views of the Shapiro Developmental Center Clock Tower), and to the Aroma Park Rest Stop.
GREEN LOOP
Miles: 25.9
Elevation: 290
This route takes you from the Aroma Park Rest Stop to the Momence Rest Stop and back. You'll have many views of the Kankakee River and go through Downtown Momence and cross a pedestrian bridge.
NOTE: If you choose to do the Orange Loop, you will temporarily leave the Green Loop, finishing the second half after riding the Orange Loop.
ORANGE LOOP
Miles: 16.5
Elevation: 243
Leaving the Momence Rest Stop, this loop takes you through some of the hilliest areas we offer. You'll ride along a wooded morainal ridge and pass by Minnie Monesse golf course before returning to the Momence Rest Stop.
NOTE: Upon finishing this loop, you will return to the Momence Rest Stop and then return to complete the second half of the Green Loop.
YELLOW LOOP
Miles: 18.2
Elevation: 299
Leaving the Aroma Park Rest Stop, this loop will take you around Mount Langham (the tallest point in Kankakee County), then briefly through downtown St. Anne and past a national shrine to Saint Anne, before returning the the Aroma Park Rest Stop.
BLUE ROUTE
Miles: 14.4
Elevation: 230
Leaving the Aroma Park Rest Stop, this route will bring you alongside and over the Iroquois River (on Sugar Island Bridge) before heading north with some great views of the Iroquois River, ultimately ending back at Registration.
WHITE LOOP
Miles: 18.5
Elevation: 261
Starting & ending at Registration, it passes by the Greater Kankakee Airport, runs parallel to I-57, passes by Chebanse Recreation Center, with the final miles running congruent with the Blue Route.
NOTE!!!
Route colors here on www.tworiverscentury.com are the official route colors. Route colors on Ride With GPS are automatically generated and DO NOT correspond with the ACTUAL ROUTE COLORS.
Looking for a particular distance?
Follow our suggested route pairings
18
MILES
White Loop
22
MILES
Red Route + Blue Loop
50
MILES
Red + Green + Blue
65
MILES
Red + Green + Orange +
Green + Blue
82
MILES
Red + Green + Orange +
Green + Yellow + Blue
100
MILES
Red + Green + Orange +
Green + Yellow + Blue + White
*Mileage is approximated to within +/- 2 miles
NOTE!!!
Route colors here on www.tworiverscentury.com are the official route colors. Route colors on Ride With GPS are automatically generated and DO NOT correspond with the ACTUAL ROUTE COLORS.
SUGGESTED START TIMES
To ensure you complete the Two Rivers Century, start no later than:
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7:00 am for 100 miles
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8:15 am for 78 miles
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9:30 am for 65 miles
REMEMBER...
Sag stops at 3:00 p.m.
2026 ROUTE OVERVIEW
REST STOPS
We have ONE Registration and TWO Rest Stops
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Registration
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Aroma Park Rest Stop
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Momence Rest Stop
(Momence closes at 12:30pm)
ALL Loops and Routes start and end at Registration or at Rest Stops
FEES
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$35 for adults if purchased before 7/31
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$40 for adults after 7/31
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$10 for children 5 and under.
Fee is non-refundable.
On site registration is available. Online ticket ordering ends at 3:00 p.m. CDT on 7/31.
MAKING SENSE OF OUR ROAD MARKINGS



ACTIVITIES
While in Kankakee, visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s "B. Harley Bradley House".
Visit: www.kankakeewright.org for details on hours and availability
Reed's Canoe Trips.
While you're in the Kankakee area for the weekend, try a Reeds Canoe Trip down the Kankakee River!
Visit: www.reedscanoetrips.com, or call 815-932-2663 (815-WeCanoe)
Kankakee County Fair.
Visit the Kankakee County Fair- Just a mile south of I-57 on Rt. 45/52.
Visit: www.kankakeefair.org.
For more events in the Kankakee area: www.VisitKankakeeCounty.com.
LODGING
Call (815) 932-4444 to reserve a room.
Call (815) 935-1334 to reserve a room.
Call (815) 933-3800 to reserve a room.
Call (815) 304-5768 to reserve a room.
More lodging options are available with a quick Google Search.
FULL ROUTE SYSTEM

CONTACT
Splash Valley Aquatic Center
1850 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
1-815-922-9873