New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run
40th Annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run Saturday, August 8, 2026
2026 ACR Registration Form
Eligibility requirements: All vehicles up through 1908 and any 1- or 2-cylinder vehicles up through 1915 are eligible to participate. This includes bikes, motorcycles, steam, and electric cars as well.
Tuesday, August. 4th – Informal local touring with an evening meet and greet with hors d’oeuvres
Wednesday, August 5th – Bayer Built Woodworks and Rustic Design Flower Farm (60-mile round tour)
Bayer Built Woodworks and Rustic Design Flower Farm located near Belgrade MN. Bayer Built manufactures custom interior doors, moldings, and wood stair systems. Rustic Design Flower Farm grows specialty cut flowers offering flower subscriptions, summer picking, wedding design and design classes.
Thursday, August 6th – Lange’s Museum, near Sedan MN (85-mile round tour)
Come visit the African Serengeti indoors. Featuring a impressive display of full-size African animal mounts and a large gun collection. The evening “meet, greet, eat” will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in New London. We’ve invited our volunteer tow drivers to join us, so you will have the chance to meet and exchange information.
Friday, August 7th – 36-mile warm up tour before the big day, scenic tour around Nest and Green Lakes in the New London area in the early afternoon after the morning bunch and drivers meeting. Also, in the late afternoon we will have a parade in the downtown New London area to show off our cars to the general public. The parade ends at the New London Legion with a ribs and chicken buffet.
Saturday, August 8th – 120+ mile tour of beautiful Minnesota countryside, 5 rest stops in communities along the way, finish line finale and award ceremony in New Brighton, part of the Stockyard Days festival.
Photograph deadline: To have a picture of your car in the Official Roster, photos must be received by July 15th.
Email photos to wmkuperus@tds.net or mail to Antique Car Run, Inc., 313 Pine St SW, New London, MN 56273. Pictures from previous programs/rosters will be used if new ones are not received.
Start Order: The starting gun for the Antique Car Run will sound at 7 am. To qualify for a medallion, cars must start by 9 am.
Shirts and Medallions: Each NLNB driver will receive a commemorative T-shirt in his/her packet at registration. Assist us by noting your preferred size on the front of this form. Specially minted, dated medallions will be awarded to all finishers at an awards ceremony between 6:00 and 6:30 pm at Long Lake Park.
Costumes: The ACR encourages but doesn’t require period clothing. Please plan to wear period costumes. They add a great deal of fun to the Run for both participants and spectators.
