Book it! 2026

2026 Race

This year, we are submitting documentation for approval to DCR to hold the race for our 11th time. We look forward to having you be a part of this amazing event!

Race Specifics

DATE: August 22, 2026EVENT TIME: **We have submitted paperwork for DCR permit for August 22, 8-2pm for the 6 hour event. The 4.2 mile event will start at 8:00 am REGISTRATION COSTS: Early bird until December 1st, Regular Registration afterwards. 18 and UNDER Register for 1/2 Price! Use code SUPERKID! TIME LIMIT: 6-Hour Ultra Event. Run/walk as many laps as you choose of the 4.2 mile course before cutoff. No partial laps will be scored. (Note: .75 mile "mini jug" loops to be used the last hour of the race. No incomplete 4.2 mile laps count after 6 hour mark. BENEFICIARY: This year's event will be benefiting the Louison House in North Adams, MA, which is the only homeless shelter and support organization serving northern Berkshire County. We have donated more than $10,000 to Louison House through this event! The 4.2 Mile John G Memorial Run will donate profits to Dana Farber. LOCATION: Jug End State Reservation, 120 Jug End Road, Egremont, MA (If you type in Guilded Hollow Road, it seems you will have better luck finding the parking lot. There will be a sign at the end of the parking lot that connects out to Jug End Road though.)COURSE DESCRIPTION: 4.2 mile course through woods, fields, apple orchard. Approximately 2.1 miles of uphill and 2.1 miles of downhill per lap. 830' elevation change per lap. Follow the Jug End Loop Trail and includes upper loop.UPDATED Route Description: At 5:00:00, the route to the upper loop remains open, but no partial laps will count. We will also open a .75 mile mini loop to use for the last 60 minutes. My hope is this will allow folks to get the necessary distance to hit milestones (1/2 marathon, marathon, 50k).AWARDS: Overall Awards for Top Male, Female, Non-Binary in both 4.2 and 6 hr races. Age Group Awards are expanded for the 6 hour to include: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Unique Finisher's Award - 16 oz Handmade Ceramic Mug for all finishers. Hand made awards for champions in each event. We honor our teachers, active and retired service members, and first responders. Use code SERVICE! to save 10%.

Event's current local time: 2:00 PM ET

Join us for year EIGHT of Connecticut's most monstrous 5k in the majestic hills of Salisbury Connecticut. Our third year as a USATF certified course, is specially dedicated this year to Peter Hawley, who was a runner among runners and the most generous champion of race directors across Connecticut, certifying hundreds of races and doing double duty to raise money and awareness.

The route climbs what feels like 1,000 ft in the first mile, but gains an actual 500 feet at mile 1.3 before runners turn around at the top of Lincoln City Road, and fly back down the same steeps, flanked by extraordinary views of Lake Wononscopomuc during autumn's final peak.

As always, this run is fun(d)raiser with proceeds supporting evidence-based adventure and arts and educational programming for people ages 12-20 in order to prevent the elevated risks for alcohol and drug abuse faced by young people in rural areas of New England where the overdose rate is among the highest in the state. To date, we have raised over $7,500 for organizations making a difference. This year a portion of race proceeds and all additional donations will support Catamount Resort's National Ski Patrol Young Adult Program (YAP) an organization aligned with our mission, which is to bring forth the best of the BEAST in all of us.

Our majestic and evergreen course has welcomed runners from all over the Eastern Region who enjoy the quintessential views and vibe of old-world New England in the autumn. This corner of Connecticut offers every adventure, play and recreational opportunity, making the event fun for the whole family.