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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!

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

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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:

  • 7:00 am for 100 miles

  • 8:15 am for 78 miles

  • 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

  • Registration

  • Aroma Park Rest Stop

  • Momence Rest Stop

(Momence closes at 12:30pm)

ALL Loops and Routes start and end at Registration or at  Rest Stops

FEES

  • $35 for adults if purchased before 7/31

  • $40 for adults after 7/31

  • $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

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CONTACT

Splash Valley Aquatic Center
1850 River Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901

1-815-922-9873

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