RIDE OUT OF THE DARKNESS®

OCTOBER 3, 2026 | LAKELAND, FL

6th Annual Rally and Ride Out of the Darkness®

Group of motorcycle riders riding on a tree-lined street, some wearing helmets and sunglasses, with a few holding umbrellas and a logo for a law group in the bottom right corner.
Line of various Jeep vehicles parked in a parking lot, with green trees in the background.
People attending a motorcycle community event with booths and tents, some wearing shirts with the 'Ride Out of the Darkness' logo for 2024.
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Join us in Lakeland, Florida for a fully escorted ride and community rally to honor lives lost and connect people to support. Hosted by Love Surrounds You®.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor SUN n FUN for hosting the rally.

🔹 The Ride – A fully escorted ride bringing together motorcycles, cars, jeeps, trucks, veterans, and community supporters.

🔹 The Rally – A community gathering after the ride with music, speakers, resources, vendors, food trucks, raffles, and more.

Questions: Info@lovesurroundsyou.org

A fully escorted ride and community rally to honor lives lost and support mental health resources for families and veterans.

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Airplane RIDE Raffle
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Tap “Get Your Ride Tickets” to register. The pricing chart below is a quick view of all options.

Event Details

RIDE START LOCATION:
Auburndale Speedway.
5640 E County Rd 542. Winter Haven. FL 33880.

RIDE END & RALLY LOCATION:
SUN n FUN Expo Campus. Hangar A.
4075 James C. Ray Dr. Lakeland. FL 33811.

Important. Early registration event t shirts must be picked up at Auburndale Speedway by 9:00am.

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE:
Same day registration. 8:00am to 9:00am.
Blessing of the bikes and all riders. 9:30am.
Safety briefing. 9:45am.
KSU. 10:00am. Escorted ride departs to SUN n FUN Expo Campus. Hangar A.
Rally hours. 11:00am to 3:00pm.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE RALLY: (Free Admission)
- A fully escorted ride followed by a high energy community rally.
- Food trucks. Entertainment. Music. Guest speakers.
- 50/50 cash raffle and raffle baskets.
- 90 plus vendors and resources. Including merch vendors, community vendors, and sponsor activations.
- A strong presence of community resource vendors focused on mental health support, loss awareness, veteran support, grief support, and local services that help people find real next steps.
- A merch and marketplace zone packed with apparel, biker gear, makers, and small businesses.

WHY EARLY REGISTRATION MATTERS:
- Early registration saves you money on ride tickets and event t shirts.
- Early registration helps us plan staffing, check in flow, police escort coordination, and venue logistics.
- Early registration helps us order the right number of event t shirts and reduces last minute shortages.
- Early registration keeps the line moving faster on event morning so you spend less time waiting and more time riding and enjoying the rally.
- Early registration directly strengthens the impact Love Surrounds You® can make in our community.

WHERE DO FUNDS GO:
- Ride Out of the Darkness® is a fundraiser that supports Love Surrounds You®.
- Proceeds help fund our scholarship and support efforts that connect individuals and families to mental health resources and services.
- Funds also help cover the real costs required to run a safe fully escorted event, including permits, coordination, venue expenses, insurance, equipment, and event logistics.
- After event expenses are covered, remaining funds support local outreach, resource partnerships, and community support initiatives through Love Surrounds You®.

HELPFUL NOTES:
- All participants must complete required waivers and follow event safety guidelines.
- All passengers must register separately.
- 3-wheel vehicles register under motorcycle pricing.
- Kids 15 and under are free.

Questions. info@lovesurroundsyou.org

Quick note. KSU means kickstands up. That is the moment the escorted ride officially rolls out.

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A blackboard filled with handwritten messages and signatures surrounding a large heart shape with the words 'Love surrounds You' written inside. The messages are written in various colors, including white, pink, yellow, blue, purple, and red.
A large military fighter jet parked on a grassy field, surrounded by numerous parked motorcycles, with a man in a striped shirt and hat walking nearby.
Line of various off-road and sports utility vehicles parked in a parking lot, with trees in the background.
A lineup of sports cars, including a black Chevrolet Camaro, with flags attached to some of the cars, parked in front of a vintage rocket display and an aircraft at an outdoor exhibition space with tropical trees and overcast sky.
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