YUMA ROUTE
Southern Arizona Memorial Ride
Riding across the desert in remembrance
The Yuma Route of the Southern Arizona Memorial Ride brings riders from Arizona’s western desert region together to honor the first responders and military service members who gave their lives in service to others.
This route travels across Southern Arizona from Yuma through Gila Bend, Ajo, and Three Points before riders gather in Tucson with participants from the other memorial ride routes.
Because the mission doesn’t end with the funeral.
It continues in those left standing.
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Important Ride Information
Ride routes and meeting times may change without notice.
Updated ride information will be emailed to registered riders prior to the event. To ensure you receive important updates, please add azfhmr@gmail.com to your contacts.
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Rider Check-In
Location
Arizona Department of Public Safety Office
2111 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma, Arizona
Day of the Ride Check-In
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
October 4
At 7:00 AM, memorial ceremonies will be held honoring four Arizona Department of Public Safety Troopers.
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Ride Departure
8:00 AM – Kickstands Up
The ride will depart the Arizona Department of Public Safety Office and travel:
- Gila Ridge Road
• South Harley Drive
• South Avenue 3E
• Interstate 8 eastbound toward Gila Bend
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Scheduled Stops
Gila Bend Relief / Fuel Stop
Exit Interstate 8 at Exit 115 and continue on Pima Street to:
Love’s Travel Stop
Gila Bend, Arizona
This will be a relief break and refueling stop.
After leaving Gila Bend, riders will travel south on Highway 85 through:
- Ajo
- Why
Three Points Stop
At the intersection of Highways 85 and 86, riders will turn east on Highway 86 and travel to Three Points.
A relief break and refueling stop will occur here.
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Route Overview
After departing Three Points, riders will continue east on Highway 86 to North Sondrio Road.
The route continues:
- North on Sondrio Road
- East on Picture Rocks Road Through Saguaro National Park
- West To West Ina Road
Riders will continue to Cortaro Road, then to Arizona Pavilions Drive.
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Final Gathering Location
All riders will meet at:
Harkins Theatre
5755 W. Arizona Pavilions Drive
Tucson, Arizona
At this location riders from the Yuma Route, Cochise County Route, Nogales Route, and Tucson Metro Route will gather together.
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Route Distance
Total distance for the Yuma Route is approximately 300 miles.
Estimated travel time is five and one-half to six hours including stops.
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Turn by Turn Map
A Ride With Purpose
Every mile ridden is a mile of remembrance.
Through these memorial rides we honor Arizona’s fallen heroes and stand beside the families and communities who continue carrying their legacy.
Together we remember.
Together we ride.
Together we carry the mission forward.