Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Kourpias K-9 Classic Ride will be held July 11-13, 2025, in Rockville, MD. Join us for another incredible ride in support of Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC).
In order to guarantee the TCU room rate, reserve your room before the registration deadline of June 6, 2025. Please click on either link below to make your reservation:
Register or donate for this year’s ride here!
Your participation helps provide highly trained service dogs to individuals who are blind/visually impaired, veterans, and children with autism. Whether you ride, sponsor, or donate, you play a vital role in changing lives.

Scan here to donate to support GDA | TLC.
This year’s Kourpias Ride will showcase stunning scenery and rich history of the DMV region. The ride will start off each of the three days from TCU/IAM Headquarters and includes scenes such as the beautiful skyline of Virginia, the charming, covered bridges of Pennsylvania and the historic monuments of Washington, DC. Click here to view the full routes.
If you can’t make it to this event and still want to support the 6th annual Kourpias K-9 Classic, you can support a participant in the ride or simply donate to the cause.
“TCU/IAM is thrilled to host the 6th Annual Kourpias K-9 Classic,” said TCU/IAM National President Artie Maratea. “We love to show up and support GDA|TLC in every way we can. This year we’re hoping to gather as many attendees as possible and raise money for a great cause.”
Click here to view the event flyer.