Bantam Night Ops Mission #2025
Event Night:
Thursday • 9:10 PM – Late
Maximum Jeep Participants:
210 Jeeps
Cost:
$60 per Jeep (includes one official Night Ops t-shirt)
When the sun goes down in the birthplace of the Jeep, the real mission begins.
Bantam Night Ops is back for 2026 — an after-dark off-road experience that puts your skills, your nerves, and your lights to the test. Set against the backdrop of 15 years of the Bantam Jeep Festival and the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this nighttime mission is equal parts adrenaline, atmosphere, and pure Bantam tradition.
This is not your average trail ride. It’s darker. It’s quieter. And it’s unforgettable.
MISSION OPTIONS
Two stock trail experiences will be offered:
Lights On Trail – Use your auxiliary lighting and light bars to navigate the course
Lights Off Trail – Run using only parking lights and the headlights of your trail guide
Participants must select their preferred trail option and assigned ride time during pre-registration. Night Ops is only available through pre-registration and will not be offered onsite.
DUSK RIDE OPTION
The popular 9:10 PM “Dusk” Ride returns for 2026 and is available for both Lights On and Lights Off participants. This earlier night run is ideal for families or Jeepers looking to experience Night Ops before it’s fully dark.
THE BONFIRE
A bonfire will be lit at 9:00 PM, giving you a place to gather before or after your mission. Swap stories, warm up, and hang out with fellow Jeepers under the night sky.
Bonfire concludes at 10:30 PM.
NIGHT OPS SHIRT
Each registered Jeep receives one official Night Ops t-shirt, included with your entry.
Shirts will be distributed at ride check-in
Additional shirts will be available for purchase beginning in May
You must be pre-registered to receive a shirt. If you are unable to attend, you must contact us by June 30 and pay for shipping, or the shirt will be forfeited.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Children in rear-facing car seats are not permitted on the trails. Older children may ride only if properly secured in an approved child safety seat and/or seat belt in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
All participants must follow the general and activity-specific rules outlined on the Rules & Waivers page. Weather and trail conditions may require trails to be closed or reclassified at any time. No refunds will be issued.