You've decided to commit to ride the Pan-Mass Challenge – congratulations! If you register to ride in the 2020 PMC, you'll be one of nearly 7,000 riders making a difference by raising funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
You may know exactly which route you want to ride and all the PMC logistics you need to know, but if not, read on for some guidance about registering to ride!
The PMC is always the first weekend in August. In 2020, the PMC is August 1 and 2. Check-in is Friday, July 31.
If you are a first-time rider, you can register to ride on January 10 at 9 AM. PMC Heavy Hitters (riders who raised $8,500 or more in 2019) can register on January 3 at 9 AM and all PMC alumni can register on January 7 at 9 AM.
You should register as soon as possible, as routes, transportation and lodging options will sell out.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or you're new to cycling, there is a PMC route for you! You can choose to ride one day or two days of PMC weekend. The shortest route is 25 miles (one day, Babson College in Wellesley to Patriot Place in Foxboro) and the longest route is 192 miles (two days, Sturbridge to Provincetown).
The fundraising minimum commitment varies per route and increases if you register after March 1. (The fundraising minimums for the 25-mile and 50-mile routes from Babson College in Wellesley on Sunday do not increase after March 1.)
All PMC routes are fully supported with water stops approximately every 20 miles. Water stops have restrooms, food, water, medical and mechanical assistance.
You can view the list of routes and fundraising minimums on this chart or explore the routes by map. Choose the route that fits your schedule, cycling ability and fundraising capacity.
Saturday – Mass Maritime Academy in Bourne
If you do not need Saturday night lodging in Bourne, select "Staying Off Campus" during registration.
If you need Saturday night lodging in Bourne, select one of the following options during registration:
Saturday night lodging in Bourne is included in your rider registration fee. All lodging options are based on availability.
Friday – Optional Lodging in Sturbridge or Wellesley
If you're riding from Sturbridge or Wellesley on Saturday of PMC weekend, you may need Friday night lodging in either location. Friday lodging is not included in your PMC registration and is an optional additional expense.
If you are riding from Sturbridge, you can request Sturbridge lodging while registering to ride the PMC. A PMC representative will contact you before you are charged for a Friday night room.
If you are riding from Babson College in Wellesley, you can book a room at the Babson Executive Conference Center; enter 2007PANMAS as the group code.
Friday: Buses depart from Wellesley and Boston to bring riders to Sturbridge.
Saturday: If you're riding a one-day route Saturday that ends in Bourne, buses are available to bring you back to Wellesley or Sturbridge.
Sunday: Provincetown riders can choose from buses to Bourne, Sturbridge or Wellesley, and/or ferries to Boston. Ferries sell out quickly, so reserve your spot as soon as possible.
Sunday riders starting from Babson College in Wellesley can select a bus from Patriot Place back to Babson College.
Your fundraising minimum commitment is due October 1, 2020, but the sooner you start fundraising, the more successful you will be! During registration, you will pay your registration fee (fees vary per route) and agree to your fundraising minimum commitment. Explore some fundraising tools and tips now!
You are responsible for your fundraising minimum whether or not you participate in the PMC ride. The registration fee is not refundable and does not apply towards your fundraising minimum. Registration, including route and transportation options, are not transferrable and no other person may participate in the PMC in your place.
If you have additional questions about registering for the PMC, read the FAQs, review the PMC 2019 Event Handbook, or reach out to the PMC office at panmass@pmc.org or 781-449-5300.
We hope to see you in August for PMC 2020!