Franklin PMC Kids Ride June 8, 2025

Get ready to ride for a cause! On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Franklin PMC Kids Ride returns as one of 25 youth cycling events taking place across New England this year. These rides are part of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Rides program, which inspires children to get involved in philanthropy by riding their bikes and raising money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Since its start, the program has raised over $12 million to support the fight against cancer.

Now in its 19th year, the Franklin event offers young cyclists (ages 3 to 14) a meaningful and fun way to get involved. Riders can choose from 3, 6, or 10-mile routes. For younger children not quite ready for a full course, there’s a “Tikes and Trikes” area that offers a safe, enclosed space to ride. The day is filled with fun activities, interactive stations, and a festive post-ride celebration with games, food, music, and more. In 2024, Franklin saw 126 kids take part, raising over $42,000. This year, organizers are aiming to hit $50,000 — with every single rider-raised dollar going directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

The event takes place at Jefferson Elementary School (628 Washington Street) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 8, 2025. Registration is open to families from any town. There is a $20 sign-up fee and a minimum fundraising goal of $40 per rider.

The PMC Kids Rides program is made possible by Yawkey Foundations, with support from Yasso, 105.7 WROR, and Landry’s Bicycles. The PMC is co-presented by the Red Sox® Foundation and M&T Bank.

To register, donate, or learn more, visit kids.pmc.org/franklin or reach out to Lisa Marchioni at [email protected].