While we're currently planning for PMC 2025 , we're also looking ahead to PMC 2026 – and we know many of you are, too! One of the most frequent questions we've been asked about PMC 2026, the first ride out of Worcester, is "What are the lodging options in Worcester?"
Here's what we can tell you today about lodging for Friday, July 31, 2026, in Worcester:
- Background: As a reminder, next year the Sturbridge start will move to the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., where we will have expanded space and resources. One of the primary driving forces in this move from Sturbridge to Worcester was lodging, in particular, better accommodations at better prices.
- Hotels:
- The PMC currently has room blocks at approximately 10 hotels in Worcester and Auburn. Hotel room rates range from $189 to $359.
- All of these hotels are between 2 and 6 miles from the College of the Holy Cross.
- Shuttles will regularly run between these hotels and the College of the Holy Cross on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, 2026, just as they run between hotels and the start in Sturbridge.
- Lodging at Holy Cross:
- A limited number of spaces will be available on the College of the Holy Cross campus. The rates for on-campus lodging are still to be determined.
- How & When to Book a Room:
- Worcester riders will be able to book a room after they register to ride PMC 2026 in January 2026. The booking process will be similar to booking a hotel room in a room block for a wedding or conference; links to these room blocks will be shared with riders post-registration.
- Rider registration will open in January 2026; exact registration dates are still to be determined.
- Other Lodging Options:
- Riders are welcome to book their own accommodations at a hotel or other rental property outside of the PMC's contracted hotel blocks, but you will be responsible for your transportation to and from the College of the Holy Cross.
We will continue to share periodic updates about PMC 2026. If you have questions, please call 781-449-5300 or email panmass@pmc.org.
