St. Mary’s School Run For Your Life Cross Country 5K Race
The St. Mary’s School Run For Your Life Cross Country 5K Race will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Lee Middle School, 300 Greylock St., Lee, MA 01238.
This event was formerly known as the St Mary’s School Edu5Ktion.
Now this is a 5K with a twist. Runners will wear a belt with three flags attached. As they run the course, they will encounter “monsters” who will try to steal their flags. To win, runners must reach the finish line with at least one flag.
The Race will use the Lee Middle High School cross country course (mixed terrain).
Register online at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
T shirts to the first 50 registrants
The entry fee for the race is $25 per person by October 25th. There will be an additional $2.00 processing fee. After Oct. 25 and on race day, registration is $30.
Timing by Berkshire Running Center.
Race day schedule:
8:30 – 9:30 am Registration
10:00 am 5K begins
Awards and refreshments after the race.
Awards will go to the top male and female runner in seven age groups.
Proceeds from the event will support the children of St. Mary’s School.
For more information email smsrfyl5k@gmail.com.
Fairview Hospital 15th Annual Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk
The Fairview Hospital 15th Annual Monster Dash 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at the Fairview Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Building (formerly Condor Chevrolet), 10 Maple St., Great Barrington, MA.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes.
The registration fee schedule is as follows:
Register online before Oct. 24th at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
$22 for 5K race which includes a $2 processing fee
1 Mile walker entry is $7 per person.
Family walkers entry fee maximum is $20.
Race day entry fee for 5K is $25.
Or
Print entry form (berkshirerunningcenter.com)
$20 for 5K Make check payable and mail to:
Berkshire Running Center
34 Depot St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Long sleeved shirts to first 60 5K entrants.
Race day 5K entry fee is $25
The race day schedule is as follows:
8:00- 9:20 am Registration
9:30 am Race begins
Awards after race.
Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female 5K finishers and the top three male and female finishers in each of six age categories as well as a best costume category.
For more information visit berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the People’s Pantry in Great Barrington, MA.
The race is sponsored by Fairview Hospital Recreation Association, Fairview Hospital Cardiopulmonary and Fairview Hospital Rehabilitation Services, Bartlett’s Orchard, Big Y, Taft Farms, Fuel and Berkshire Running Center.
For more information visit berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Berkshire Healthcare Harvest Run 5K/Kid’s 1 Mile
The Berkshire Healthcare Harvest Run 5K/Kid’s 1 Mile will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at the Paterson Field House of Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
The event is organized by Berkshire Healthcare in partnership with Berkshire Community College.
To pre-register online, go to bershirerunningcenter.com. The entry fee for the 5K run is $27 ($2 processing fee added in for online registrations) for individuals who pre-register by Oct. 15th, $30 after Oct.15th including race day.
Three-person relay team entry is $25 per person, $30 after Oct. 16th.
Kid’s 1 mile run is free courtesy of TDBank North.
Youth shirts to first 50 1 mile registrants.
Long sleeved tech shirts to first 150 5K registrants.
Note : there is an additional $2 online fee for 5k entrants.
To register online go here: https://berkshirerunningcenter.com/races-and-events/
Timing by Berkshire Running Center.
The race day schedule:
8:30-9:30 am Race day registration and packet pickup
10:00 am 5K starts
10:45 am Kid’s 1 Mile Run
Awards and Harvest Fest food and activities after race.
Cash prizes go to top male and female overall winners and top three male and female winners in each age group will be recognized.
I Mile awards go to the top three boys and girls winners in each age group, 6 to 12.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the BCC Nursing Program.
To get more race information visit berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Woofstock 2019 5K and Dog Walk
The Woofstock 2019 5K and Dog Walk will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at The Common on First St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
The event is organized by the Berkshire Humane.
The Dog Walk includes a 5K Run and more formalized Canine Games. These events are part of a larger family-oriented Festival . The Dog Walk route is approximately one mile long.
Timing for the 5K is by Berkshire Running Center.
Besides the entry fee, participants are encouraged to fundraise. Register by visiting berkshirehumane.org.
Here are your Woofstock entry fee/fundraising options.
$60 Pre-registration for 5K or Dog Walk (Includes Woofstock T-shirt* & Goody Bag)
$25 Pre-registration for 5K or Dog Walk
$20 Child (under 12) Pre-registration for 5K or Dog Walk
FREE* Pre-registration for Dog Walk
The Dog Walk is a free event with a suggestion minimum donation of $25 for Adults and $20 for Children under 12.
*Woofstock t-shirts available (while supplies last) for a donation of $60. Registration counts toward this donation. Secure your shirt with a $60 pre-registration by August 20.
Registered dogs receive a bandana (while supplies last).
You may run as an individual or on a team with family and friends.
5K runners can also register to fundraise by joining the Fundraising Platform and earn bigger prizes with higher donation totals. Join as an individual or form a team.
Register your dog for $10 and the pooch receives a bandanna.
The Walk day schedule is as follows:
9:00 – 9:45 am 5K Registration
9:00 – 10:45 am Dog Walk Registration
9:30 am Canine Games (finals at noon)
10:00 am 5K Run begins
11:00 am Dog Walk begins
Noon Canine Games Finals- ribbons awarded
All day- Food, vendors, music, games and raffles. Proceeds from the event benefit the Berkshire Humane and will be used to care for shelter animals.
For more information call (413) 447-7878 or visit berkshirehumane.org.
To learn more about Berkshire Humane visit berkshirehumane.org.
Berkshire Humane thanks the following sponsors for their generosity:
Title Sponsors:
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank and Benson’s Pet Center
$500 Sponsors:
Onyx Specialty Papers
West Oil Company
$250 Sponsors:
WTEN Pet Connection
Guido’s GR8T Mile Race
Guido’s GR8T Mile Race will be held Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Guido’s Fresh Marketplace, Route 7, Great Barrington, MA 01230.
The race is hosted by the Berkshire Running Center and Guido’s GR8T Road Race.
Registration fees:
$30 per person before July 22
$35 from July 23 through August 4
$40 on race day.
Add $2 processing fee to online registrations.
Technical Race Shirt to the first 75 registrants, shirt sizes not guaranteed.
Refreshments from Guido’s Fresh marketplace after the race.
The race will start near Guido’s on Rt. 7 and finish near Guido’s. This 8 mile road race will go North on Rt. 7 turn left on Pope St., then left onto Maple Ave. (RT.23) and turn left onto West Sheffield road, following that and turning left onto Lime Kiln Road. A quick right and left turn across Rt. 7 in Sheffield will put you onto Kellogg St., a left onto Boardman St. which turns into East Sheffield Rd., left onto Brookside Rd., right onto S. Main St. (RT 7N) to the finish at Guido’s Fresh Marketplace.
Register here:
https://berkshirerunningcenter.com/guidos-gr8t-8-mile-road-race/
Race Day Schedule :
6:30-7:30 am Final Registration, Race number pick up (no registration after 7:30 am)
8:00 am Race begins.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers, both male and female as well as the top finisher in each of six age categories.
Proceeds from the race will benefit Porchlight VNA/Home Care Nursing Assistant Training Program.
For more information call Kent or Kaylene at (413) 344-4472.
MountainOne Charity Chug Run 5K
MountainOne Charity Chug Run 5K will be run Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the First Street Common, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
The Chug Run is part of the Berkshire Craft Beer Festival.
Pre register at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Entry Fee schedule:
Through May 12th: Race $30, Festival $30; Combo $50
May 13th through June 7th: Race $30 ; Festival $35 ; Combo $55
Race Day: Race $35 Festival $40 : No Combo available
There is a $2 online registration fee.
One free beer to each registrant 21 and over.
Tech T shirts to all who register by May 22nd. Thereafter shirts available while sizes last.
Schedule:
June 7th (day before the race)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm Early packet pickup at the Berkshire Running Center
June 8th
Before the race Race day registration and packet pickup
12:15 pm Race begins
1:00 pm General admission opens for Festival
Awards to top three Male and females overall and top male and female finishers in seven age groups.
Proceeds from the Chug Run and Beer festival will support Servicenet which strives to find homes for the homeless in the Pittsfield, Northampton and Greenfield area.
To learn more about the Chug Run 5K visit berkshirerunningcenter.com.
To learn more about the Berkshire Craft Beer Festival visit berkshirebeerfest.com.
To learn more about Servicenet visit servicenet.org.
Dorothy Finnegan 18th Annual 5K Race for Education
The Dorothy Finnegan 18th Annual 5K Race for Education, will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 at Lee Middle and High School, Greylock St., Lee, MA 01238.
Pre-register online or find mail in forms at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Entry fee is $20 +$2 signup fee until May 25th, $25 on race day.
Mail in registration is $20 if postmarked by May 16th, $22 after.
Timing by Berkshire Running Center.
Rest rooms available
T shirts to first 90 registrants.
Race day schedule:
7:00 am Registration
8:30 am Race begins
Awards and raffle after race
Prizes to overall top finishers, male and female as well as top age group finishers.
The race is held by the family of Dorothy Finnegan to honor her many years of teaching in Lee schools. Proceeds from the race will fund annual scholarships to Lee seniors pursuing a career in education.
For more race information visit berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Gabby Corbett Make a Friend Be a Friend 5K Run/Walk
The Gabby Corbett Make a Friend Be a Friend 5K Run/Walk will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Egremont Elementary School, 84 Egremont Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
There is also a Kids Fun Run.
To pre-register go to berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Free T shirt if registered by April 1st.
On-line registration closes April 26th at 6 pm.
The race will be timed by the Berkshire Running Center.
The pre-registration entry fee is $22, and on race day, $25. Kids Fun Run $5.
Schedule:
Saturday April 27th
2:00 – 4:00 pm Packet pickup at Egremont Elementary School
Race Day
9:00- 9:45 am Registration
10:00 am 5K Race.
10:30 – 11:00 am Registration for Kids Run ( behind school)
11:00 am Kids Run
Proceeds from the race will benefit Make a Friend Be a Friend which started at the Egremont Elementary School in honor of Gabby Corbett who passed away in 2016 at 11 years old. Make a Friend Be a Friend addresses bullying and supports students with disabilities, both of which were passionate causes for Gabby.
For more information visit the Berkshire Running Center at berkshirerunningcenter.com
