East Coast Greenway Alliance

06/12/2026

Great to see the East Coast Greenway and Schuylkill Banks helping lead the way to Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Lemon Hill!

This exciting connection highlights how trails and active transportation can bring people together, linking communities to major destinations and world-class events.

06/11/2026

The East Coast Greenway Alliance team loves meeting the people who bring the spirit of the Greenway to life. This spring, we had the opportunity to connect with and learn from three unique and meaningful long-distance rides on the Greenway.

Denise and Barb St. Pierre Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano with Gaz and Bec Wilkes Jodie Knox

06/10/2026

"Maine is increasingly becoming a biking destination, with trail builders investing in several new trail systems designed specifically for biking. Whether you enjoy road cycling, gravel riding, or mountain biking, the Pine Tree State has plenty of options.

For road cycling, check out the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile route that’s developing from the southern tip of Florida to the Canadian border in eastern Maine."

Summer recommendations from Outside Magazine, including exploring the Greenway:

These seven classic Maine summer adventures live up to the "Vacationland" hype.

06/09/2026

The East Coast Greenway Alliance team is feeling inspired after a memorable day supporting the fifth-annual Major Taylor International Cycling Convention, in Durham, North Carolina, last week! It was great to make new friends and reconnect with longtime partners from up and down the East Coast.

Thank you to Major Taylor Cycling Club North Carolina - MTCCNC and Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance Group for organizing such an amazing event!

The event honors Major Taylor, a cycling champion, trailblazer and the second African-American world champion in any sport. Read more about Taylor’s remarkable career and the deep connections between his legacy and today’s East Coast Greenway route: https://greenway.org/stories/building-on-major-taylors-east-coast-legacy/

06/04/2026

From Miami to Provincetown, sisters Denise and Barb St. Pierre just completed an incredible 2,300-mile journey along the East Coast Greenway route, riding from April 10 to May 29 and raising more than $30,000 for the East Coast Greenway and Third Act. 🚲💚

Their Cycle Hope ride was about more than the miles — it was about community, connection and building a more sustainable future.

Congratulations, Denise and Barb, and thank you for inspiring us all along the way!

06/03/2026

No better way to celebrate Global Running Day than by reliving Shan Riggs' incredible East Coast Greenway adventure:

Ultramarathoner Shan Riggs departed Key West, Florida, on April 16,...

06/02/2026

"Of all of the greenway projects underway in America, the East Coast Greenway is by far the most ambitious."

Executive Director Dennis Markatos-Soriano spoke with Jen Murphy of Type 2 Traveler for a closer look at how the Greenway "is unifying communities, helping to restore landscapes, and creating 'havens of health' in urban areas."

The Executive Director of the East Coast Greenway Alliance talks about the 3,000-mile trail that's creating havens of health and restoring ecosystems from Maine to Florida.

06/02/2026

Cheers to Bec and Gaz Wilkes, who are returning home to England with 3,246 miles of stories to tell! Last week, they completed a north-bound through-ride of the East Coast Greenway from Key West to Calais, Maine, from April 3-May 27.

Thank you for dreaming big and sharing your people-powered adventure with the Greenway community!

06/01/2026

The East Coast Greenway Alliance is proud to support the fifth-annual Major Taylor International Cycling Convention, coming to Durham, North Carolina, later this week for its first East Coast appearance.

The event honors Major Taylor, a cycling champion, trailblazer and the second African-American world champion in any sport.

Read more about Taylor’s remarkable career and the deep connections between his legacy and today’s East Coast Greenway route: https://greenway.org/stories/building-on-major-taylors-east-coast-legacy/

(PHOTO COURTESY OF MAJOR TAYLOR ASSOCIATION, INC.)