Race the Rails Challenge
Think you can outpace a steam locomotive? This unique timed challenge pits cyclists against a heritage train on the Great Allegheny Passage, turning a scenic rail-trail into your personal race course. Rolling waves of riders depart every five minutes to chase down history on smooth converted railway.
- Distance: 15.6 miles point-to-point
- Course: Cumberland to Frostburg via Great Allegheny Passage trail
- Format: Individual and team categories (2-6 riders)
- Terrain: Rail-trail surface
- Start: Wave departures beginning 9:00 AM