Pan-Mass Challenge Returns To Support Cancer Research and Treatment
LENOX, Mass. — On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together hundreds of new and existing PMC riders in the Berkshires for PMC Unpaved, a charitable gravel ride and camp experience.
One hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar through PMC Unpaved will directly benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) as part of the PMC's annual gift.
In 2025, the PMC aims to raise a record-breaking $76 million.
The 4th PMC Unpaved experience kicks off on Friday, Oct. 3, around the campfire with s'mores, live music and community bonding. This will be held at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, located on 6 Hawthorne Rd.
The ride itself starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, with two gravel routes: a 50- or 30-mile option, dubbed "The Eagle and "The Raven," respectively. Riders on either route will cycle on and off country roads of the Berkshires through western Massachusetts and into New York state.
Those who want to see the riders can catch them at these locations:
- Richmond: 10-10:30 a.m.
- East Chatham, NY: 11 AM - noon.
- West Stockbridge: 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Following the ride, the PMC Unpaved camp experience continues on Saturday afternoon and evening with live entertainment, activities for riders and their loved ones, as well as a speaking program featuring PMC leadership and members of its Living Proof community, a special group of riders and volunteers who have faced, or are currently facing, cancer diagnoses.
Those interested in experiencing PMC Unpaved for themselves can visit unpaved.org to learn more.
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