From the Organizer
ABOUT THE RIDE - Registration opens soon.
The EA2EVL Fondo is a non-competitive charity ride for cyclists of all skill levels. The ride will start in East Aurora at 42 North Brewery and travel south down scenic Route 240, riding parallel to the ECRT trail from West Falls into Concord. With water stops along the way, the course continues south to the intersection of Route 242, where it heads west into town of Ellicottville, culminating at a finish line party at the Holiday Valley, which is open to the public.
This charity ride will raise funds for the 27-mile Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) that runs from Orchard Park to Ashford, NY.
TIMES
10 AM: Fondo start at 42 North Brewing Company (25 Pine Street, East Aurora, NY)
1 – 4 PM: Apres Bike Party with craft beer, food, vendors, chair lift rides and the lively tunes of Never Ben.
Two available times for paid bus transportation back to ride start (2:30pm & 4:15pm)
ENTRY INFORMATION
Sorry - No Day of Ride Registration
NEW FOR 2026 - We are including a food and drink tickets with your entry fee!
In addition to your registration fee, participants are encouraged to raise additional dollars to support ECRT and, by doing so, earn the following rewards:
● $100- Commemorative event t-shirt. (T-shirts will be ordered September 23rd - riders meeting fundraising goal after this date may not receive T-shirt on ride day and they will be mailed)
● $500- Above PLUS: EA2EVL bike jersey (Jerseys will be ordered September 13th - riders meeting fundraising goal after this date may not receive jersey on ride day and they will be mailed.
The top fundraiser will be awarded the coveted EA2EVL Fondo yellow jersey! While fundraising is not mandatory to participate, we encourage you to raise some funds to help support the continued expansion and improvements to the Erie Cattaraugus rail to trail
*Riders - Please be sure to check your fundraising totals before ride day to ensure all donations have been added to your account.
Need a Ride Back to the Start?
We have arranged for transportation for you and your bike back to the start in East Aurora from Ellicottville.
During checkout you can select 2:30 or 4:15 pm departure. Cost for the ride is $15.
Please note: You do need to sign up during checkout for this option in order to use the bus service back on ride day. This allows us to plan transportation needs for the ride.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wales, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Aurora, NY
Population
5,997
as of 2023
Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the EA2EVL Fondo?
- EA2EVL Fondo is a running race held in East Aurora, New York on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the EA2EVL Fondo?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in East Aurora, New York at 25 Pine St, East Aurora, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the EA2EVL Fondo?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
EA2EVL Fondo
Oct 3, 2026