6th Annual Nationwide Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness®

Join us for the 6th Annual Nationwide Rally & Ride Out of the Darkness® on October 3, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida! 🎉 Hosted by Love Surrounds You®, this event aims to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Last year, we had 636 riders and over 3,000 attendees at the rally! We proudly represented 48 states in a moving Travel Train to our gathering, showcasing unity and strength in the fight against mental health stigma.

📋 Event Highlights:

• Travel Train Welcome Party: Fri, Oct 2 (4:00–6:00 PM) at Lakeland Harley-Davidson.
• Ride Day: Check-in starts at 8:00 AM with kickstands up at 9:45 AM – starting at Auburndale Speedway (address: 5640 State Road 542 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880).
• Rally Event: From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo (final destination).

🌦️ Rain or Shine! All participants are required to sign a registration waiver.

🧥 T-Shirts: Register early to receive your official Ride Out of the Darkness® shirt to wear for the ride! Additional shirts available for $30 at the rally.

👉 Important Links:

• Ride Info
• Register for Ride
• Vendor Application
• Become a Sponsor
• Volunteer Sign-Up
• Travel Train Info
• Facebook Page

💜 Why We Ride:

To honor those we’ve lost and to raise awareness about mental health issues!
Through every mile we ride and every dollar we raise, we stand together for those struggling with mental health challenges. Together, we can break the silence and create a community of hope and support!

👏 Get Involved:

• Join a Ride: Participate in local events!
• Donate: Help fund scholarships and resources for those in need!
• Host a Ride: Bring Ride Out of the Darkness® to your community!

📧 Contact Us: For questions, email at:

• info@lovesurroundsyou.org
• media@lovesurroundsyou.org
• volunteer@lovesurroundsyou.org
• traveltrain@lovesurroundsyou.org
• vendor@lovesurroundsyou.org

📍 Location:

Starting Point: Auburndale Speedway
Address: 5640 State Road 542 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Ending Point: Sun 'n Fun Fly-In Airport
Address: 4175 James C. Ray Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

Don’t miss this opportunity to rally together for a cause that matters! 🚀💙