Rider Information

Mobile Devices

“Map Lite” App: 2026 Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Rider App (arcgis.com)

This mapping app takes out some of the layers displayed in the regular map (FTR page) and automatically has the NOAA weather layer on.  Riders and support personnel along the trail may find this handier to use and quicker to load.

Riders, Support Crew, Radio Operators and Pony Express Members!

The mail leaves St. Joe on June 15 at 3:00 pm CDT.  Activities start at 2:00 pm at the Patee House.  It arrives at Old Sac on June 25 at 4:30 pm PDT.

*2026 Re-Ride Schedule*

Full Map (FTR page) Available HERE

A few things to note:

  • Real Time tracking on the Follow the Ride Map or use the “map lite” app (top of page) for mobile devices.
  • The Mochila is carrying a ‘Find Me Spot’ device (Pinger), it is located at the back of the Mochila in a small pouch.
  • Help Keep History alive and send in a rider report to our Media Team via email (nationalponyexpress@gmail.com) when you completed your ride. Ride Reports are posted HERE.
  • Facebook reports and pictures can be posted and found at  https://www.facebook.com/expressrider/

  • Facebook Help Needed.   From Pam:

    *I will not be following the ride this year and we are in search of at least one person per state to assist by posting events and reports from the trail for your state. This will ensure we continue to engage the public with everything we do during the year but especially our annual re-ride. This will help grow our membership and educational outreach. Without assistance our page will not show a complete picture of all eight states and the important work done by all. If you would like to be the state contact or know someone who would be great in this role please reach out to me at NPEAPam@gmail.com or 916-835-6067 (text is the best).

    If you are posting a pony express event, picture, or story you can tag our Facebook page by either typing @expressrider in your post or @nationalponyexpress and then select our page which has the pony rider in a light brown circle. If you need me to add information to the National Facebook page directly you can email information about the event, including date, location, pictures and names to NPEAPam@gmail.com and I will post it as soon as possible.   Thank you – Pam*

  • Social Media Hashtags – #2026PonyExpressReRide #PonyExpressAmerica250th #PonyExpressReRide2026 

  • *Pony Express FILLABLE/PRINTABLE FLYER for Re-Ride* Help promote your local mochila exchange locations.  Simply fill in the details, print out the flyer and post it at your area business, museums and other points of interest where it may be seen by the public.

  • Reminder to members to keep track of your hours & miles and make sure they are included in the reports from your state.  Forms are available HERE.
  • Riders must wear appropriate WESTERN attire:  Blue jeans, long sleeve red western shirt, brown vest, yellow scarf, boots and western hat or safety helmet.