On Saturday, July 16, some 400 600 motorcycles will leave from Zippo for the eighth annual Motorcycle Benefit Dice Run, sponsored by local motorcycle enthusiasts.

Riders may register from 9 -11:45 a.m. Saturday morning, followed by a blessing of the bikes and start time of noon. The event will be held rain or shine, and benefits kids and cancer, the Bradford Regional Medical Center, and other local non-profit organizations.

All registered Motorcycle Dice Run participants will be given a free event pin and the opportunity to purchase one of 75 limited edition Motorcycle Dice Run Zippo lighters.

The 125-mile bike run will be mapped through the Allegheny National Forest and Kinzua Dam area, in Pennsylvania only. The ride will conclude behind the Option House in downtown Bradford, where awards and door prizes will be presented and a special Zippo lighter, Case knife, and event pin collectible set will be auctioned off. In recognition of the eighth annual Motorcycle Dice Run, the number eight Zippo lighter has been reserved for the auctioned collectible set. The public is welcome to take part in the festivities and auction.

Registration for the bike run is $10 per person. To register or for more information contact Dave Geitner (814) 368-6070.