It’s one rider at a time against the clock in this steep hill climb in downtown Worcester.
The distance is 500 feet, and the average grade is 18 percent.
The climb is open to riders age 12 and up. Helmets are required.
Seven Hills Wheelmen Members register for free! Join for $25.
GEORGE STREET 2026 FUNDRAISER
Help us out at the level of Pacesetter (1), Whirlwind (3), or Scorcher (6) and you could end up with a $500, $300, or $200 gift card to Landry's Bicycles or other cool stuff. You need not do the hill climb, and you need not be present at the George Street Bike Challenge on July 26, 2026.
The Tradition Continues: The Fred Warren 5K
A Holden Staple for 60 Years: Established by Fred Warren—former Wachusett Regional High School coach and founder of the Central Mass Striders—this race began as a premier training opportunity for his athletes. Today the Central Mass Striders are proud to carry the torch, celebrating 60 years of community, grit, and local spirit.
The Race Details:
We are thrilled to return to Seven Saws Brewing Company this year
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026 @ 11am
Location: Seven Saws Brewing Co., Holden, MA
The 5K: A classic course for all abilities.
Kids Fun Run: A free event for the younger runners that will stay in the industrial park.
New for 2026: Team Challenge!
We’re spicing things up—registration is better with friends. Form a team with your family, coworkers, or run club. The team with the most members wins the ultimate prize: community bragging rights and team pride!
Registration Perks & Pricing
Flash Sale: $15 (Ends Midnight 4/21!)
Regular Rate: $20
Student Rate: $15 (Always available for K-College students).
Tech T-Shirts: The first 100 registrants for the 5K receive a commemorative tech tee! (Sizes are first-come, first-served).
Post-Race Party: Stick around for food trucks, raffle prizes, and cold beer at the brewery.
The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Held annually on the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The PMC has 14 different route combinations, ranging from 25 to 177 miles, for riders to choose from.
Riders can choose from three locations:
The College of The Holy Cross: 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610
Babson College: 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Riders may ride on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. On Saturday, riders start in either Wellesley or Worcester and finish in Bourne. On Sunday, riders may start in Bourne or Wellesley; finish lines are in Provincetown and Wellesley.
Cost of event varies by route ($125 - $275).
Fundraising commitments vary by route ($2000 - $6000), due by October 1st
Register to ride here! https://www.pmc.org/
Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenges
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st, 2026 | BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Come join us for fun, fitness and philanthropy!
New, experienced, young, old, and adaptive* swimmers and volunteers welcome
The Wild Bill Swim & Paddle Challenge includes:
Open Water Swim distances: 3 mile | 2 mile | 1 mile | 1/2 mile | 1 Mile Paddlers loop | 400 yd. fun swim and more!
This is an anchor event for the WaterWise Foundation, which raises money to help children learn basic water safety skills and to swim. Your support is much appreciated. Learn more about the organization and its mission at www.wildbillswim.org
The swim challenge is in honor and remembrance of
Dr. 'Wild Bill' Yorzyk, Olympic gold medalist, butterfly Learn more,
EVENT PRICING*
EVENT DESCRIPTION General Pricing Student Pricing Team Discount (5+ people)
Three (3) Mile Open Water Swim (2h 30 max time) $75 $65 15%
Two (2) Mile Open Water Swim $70 $60 15%
One (1) Mile Open Water Swim $65 $50 15%
One (1) Mile Open Water Paddlers Loop $40 -- --
Half (1/2) Mile Open Water Swim $30
400 yd Fun Swim - with or without flotation device $25 -- --
Bring Friends and Family!
Food, Raffle prizes, Children's activities, Flotilla, Music and Fun at event.
For detailed start times and activities please visit www.wilbbillswim.org