ICYMI: Chelmsford-Westford Kids Ride to Return

Community members will participate in various runs to raise awareness for the Pan-Mass Challenge in June. Here's the full story, in case you missed it.

CHELMSFORD, MA - The Kids Ride will feature various distance routes along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail on June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Before and after the races, kids will be entertained with opportunities for face painting, raffle prizes, music, ice cream, snacks and games.

Here are four different races that will be available at the event:

Tikes on Trikes Ride for Tiny Tots: The Simba-Casper the Friendly Ghost Ride

We will have an area located in the Byam Primary School's roadway for young children riding on tricycles, bikes with training wheels or any adult assisted, ride-on to participate in this year's Chelmsford-Westford PMC Kids Ride! Go to registration and chose the option for: Tiny Tots Ride. Your child will receive a t-shirt and be able to participate in all the activities of the day. This is a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the world of cycling and fundraising for cancer research. The ride will be very low key and enjoyable for the kids and parents/guardians.

4-Mile Route: The Cub Ride

This ride will start from the Byam Primary School and head North towards the Chelmsford Brickhouse Pizza Restaurant and reverse direction taking the kids back to the Byam Primary school. ~ 2 mi to/from the school.

6-Mile Route: The Lion Ride

This ride will start from the Byam Primary School and head South towards the Westford town line and reverse direction back to the Byam Primary School. ~ 3 mi to/from the school.

10-Mile Route: The Grey Ghost Ride

This ride is for the older, more experienced cyclist and those looking for a challenge in the form of distance. This ride will start from the Byam Primary School and head North to the Chelmsford Brickhouse Pizza Restaurant, reverse direction and head back towards the Byam Primary School and continue on the bike path to the Westford border and then reverse direction back to the Byam Primary School. ~5 mi loop to/from the school.

The Races are open to all ages and there is a $20registration fee. There is also a mandatory fundraising minimum of $25.

The Byam School is located at 25 Maple Road.