Now entering its 27th year, the Habitat 500 is a bicycle ride (not race) and fundraiser that covers up to 500 miles over the course of 6 days. Each rider raises funds from family, friends, businesses, and church groups and designates the Habitat for Humanity affiliates they wish to support (both locally and around the world). This ride is coordinated and hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota.

The ride has three options: full week, three-day, and one-day. We limit participation to 135 riders. Each full week and 3-day rider is required to raise a minimum of $500, but the average amount raised is over $2,300 per rider. 1-day riders must raise at least $250. Each rider also pays a registration fee: $400 (Regular, 6-day Ride); $300 (Early bird and all 1st-year riders, 6-day Ride); $200 (3-day Ride); or $100 (1-day Ride).