LENOX, Mass. — On Oct. 4, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) successfully hosted the PMC Unpaved, bringing hundreds of riders to the Berkshires.

 

The event made an impact on cancer funding, with one hundred percent of every rider-raised dollar directly benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber).

 

 For 2025, the PMC has set a new, ambitious fundraising goal of $76 million.

 

The successful weekend experience kicked off on Friday evening at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac, located on 6 Hawthorne Rd., with community bonding, live music, and campfires.

 

The ride itself took place on Saturday morning, with cyclists tackling two challenging gravel routes: the 50-mile "The Eagle" and the 30-mile "The Raven." Riders cycled across the beautiful country roads and trails of the Berkshires, traversing western Massachusetts and the scenic roads of Columbia County in New York State.

 

The post-ride celebration continued on Saturday afternoon and evening with live entertainment, activities for participants and their families, and a powerful speaking program. This program featured PMC leadership and members of the Living Proof community—a special group of riders and volunteers who have faced, or are currently facing, cancer diagnoses, underscoring the purpose of every mile cycled.