News From: NPEA Nebraska Division
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–61, begins on June 15 when the first rider departs Missouri, letters are set to arrive in California on June 25.
This reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and historic trail, will carry the mail westward through Nebraska.
This year’s ride, running 24 hours a day in true Pony Express fashion, retraces the original 1,966-mile route from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, over a 10-day span.
Riders relay the mochila on horseback, carrying commemorative letters and honoring one of America’s most iconic mail delivery systems.
Wednesday, June 17
- Oregon Trail Marker (Hwy 281, 6 miles south of Hastings), 1:15 a.m.
- Susan Hail Grave, 4:15 a.m.
- Breakfast at Ft. Kearny for Riders, 6 a.m.
- Ft. Kearny State Park, 6:15 a.m.
- Overton (4 miles south), 9:15 a.m.
- Cozad ( 3 miles south to Road 758), 1 p.m.
- Midway Station, south of Gothenburg, 2:15 p.m.
- Brady( 2 miles south), 4:30 p.m.