A timed challenge between cyclists and the train, the 3M Challenge will follow a 15.3-mile stretch of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP Trail) alongside the WMSR railroad tracks from Cumberland, MD, to Frostburg, MD. Teams of up to six riders per team or individuals can enter the challenge.
Important: Online Registration Deadline: Monday, Sep 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET, Total Event Registration Limit: 150
Riders will depart from the Western Maryland Railway Station every 10 minutes, starting at 8 AM. The train will depart from the station at 11:30 AM and will be timed. Teams are challenged to have a better climb time than the train. Teams and individuals who beat the train’s time will receive a prize, and all participants will receive a souvenir gift. Note: Electric Bikes will not be allowed on this ride
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