On August 2 &amp; 3, 2025, <a href="https://www.pmc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Pan Mass Challenge</a> community will come together from all corners of the world with one mission: raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Together, we will get closer by the mile to a world without cancer.
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Why Ride? Chances Are, You&#8217;ve Been Sitting on a Cure for Cancer® When you register for the PMC, you are signing up for a fundraising mission first, and a bike ride second. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or haven&#8217;t been on a bike for years, there’s a place for you in the PMC. <a href="https://www.pmc.org/routes-logistics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cyclists can choose</a> to ride one or two days on routes ranging from 25 to 186 miles. Cancer&#8217;s impact has been felt across all demographics and the PMC provides a way for riders to do something about it: raise funds, celebrate life, remember those we’ve lost, and bring us closer by the mile to a cure.
Your Support Is Critical. Search for a rider, team, <a href="https://www.pmc.org/volunteer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">or volunteer</a>, read their story, make a donation to support their goal. Over 270,000 supporters contribute to the PMC’s gift annually making up 66% of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
What Is the PMC? 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. Always held the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for <a href="https://www.dana-farber.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dana-Farber Cancer Institute</a>, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. Each summer, thousands of riders and volunteers from 43 states and 12 countries participate in the PMC, all with a common goal: to find a cure for cancer. 100 percent of all rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. The PMC is Dana-Farber’s single largest supporter and is 66 percent of the Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since 1980, the PMC has raised $1.047 billion for Dana-Farber.

2025 Pan Mass Challenge

Our <a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">favorite Monday in April</a> is almost here and Planet Fitness invites you to cheer on Marathon runners outside of their Natick location, right on the route. Get down to the Planet Fitness Marathon Cheer Zone between 11AM and 2PM on Monday, April 21st to support runners and <a href="https://985thesportshub.com/contests" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enter to win</a> concert tickets, sports tickets, and enjoy a Live DJ, free snacks and delicious Celsius energy drinks. Bring the whole family to the <a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/natick-ma" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Planet Fitness in Natick</a>, right on the route, for the best Marathon party in the area!

Planet Fitness Marathon Cheer Zone

<a href="https://www.visitma.com/blog/2025/03/how-to-navigate-marathon-monday-a-spectators-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marathon Monday</a>, Boston&#8217;s favorite Monday of the year, is just days away and we want to make sure you have the best day ever. Check out this list of events the Sports Hub and our sister stations are putting on leading up to the big day and to <a href="https://985thesportshub.com/planet-fitness-marathon-cheer-zone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celebrate Marathon Monday</a>. See you there!
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<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st; 6AM &#8211; 10AM, Hardy &amp; Dan Roche will broadcast <a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/watch/start-line" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Live from the Starting Line</a> in Hopkinton.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st: 10AM &#8211; 2PM, Zolak &amp; Bertrand will broadcast Live from <a href="https://casknflagon.com/locations/boston/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cask N&#8217; Flagon on Brookline Ave.</a> with Michelob Ultra.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_395888" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395888" style="width: 674px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-395888" src="https://985thesportshub.com/uploads/2025/04/20240415_120529558_iOS-scaled.jpg" alt="Rob Gronkowski joined Hardy and Jon Wallach at last year's Starting Line Broadcast." width="674" height="506" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395888" class="wp-caption-text">Rob Gronkowski joined Hardy and Jon Wallach at last year&#8217;s Starting Line Broadcast.</figcaption></figure>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Saturday, April 19th; 11AM &#8211; 3PM, Ben will broadcast live from Marathon Fan Fest at Boston City Hall Plaza.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st; 10AM &#8211; 2PM, 2-hour Michelob Ultra watch party at <a href="https://www.dillonsboston.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dillon&#8217;s on Boylston Street</a> in Boston.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st; 11AM &#8211; 1:30PM, <a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/natick-ma?utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=extnet#clubOverview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Planet Fitness Natick Cheer Zone</a> hosted by Ben. Cheer on runners, enjoy live music, prizes, snacks, games and more. Bring the whole family to the Natick Planet Fitness on West Central Street for the best Marathon Monday party in the area.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st; 3PM &#8211; 5PM, 2-hour Michelob Ultra post Marathon party at <a href="https://www.gameonboston.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Game On!, Lansdowne Street</a> in Boston.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_395890" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395890" style="width: 686px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-395890" src="https://985thesportshub.com/uploads/2025/04/starting-line-scaled.jpg" alt="Marathon Monday starting line." width="686" height="915" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395890" class="wp-caption-text">Boston Marathon Startling Line in Hopkinton, Mass.</figcaption></figure>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Saturday, April 19th; 3PM &#8211; 7PM, live from <a href="https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/fan-fest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marathon Fan Fest at Boston City Hall Plaza</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Monday, April 21st; 6AM &#8211; 10AM, <a href="https://getupcrewshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Getup Crew</a> will broadcast Live from the Starting Line in Hopkinton.</li>
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<figure id="attachment_395905" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395905" style="width: 684px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-395905" src="https://985thesportshub.com/uploads/2025/04/20240415_120241213_iOS-scaled.jpg" alt="Marathon Monday attendees" width="684" height="513" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395905" class="wp-caption-text">Sports Hub fans checking out The Sports Hub&#8217;s live broadcast from the Starting Line in Hopkinton, Mass.</figcaption></figure>

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2025 Pan Mass Challenge

Planet Fitness Marathon Cheer Zone

Marathon Monday Events