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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 and Female. Age Group Awards are expanded for the 6 hour to include: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ 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: 4:18 AM ET
The Tokeneke Road Race
The CCAP is hosting one of the best road races in New England and the only road race in Connecticut! The beautiful, yet, challenging multi-loop road race will serve as the New England Regional Road Race Championship. This race will also be part of the NEBRA Points Rankings Series for 2026! One of the most well-renowned and anticipated races of the year, get ready for some good, old-fashioned road racing! For those of you who want to know, here is the course map!
Follow The CCAP Tokeneke Road Race Facebook page and The CCAP's Facebook page to stay up to date on all event happenings!
DAY-OF Registration is available for an additional $15 ($5 for Juniors) - Limited to the event's total registration cap of 300.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are crucial to making this race safe for the racers, and possible to put on. We are incredibly thankful for anyone who can volunteer their time to make Tokeneke happen. All volunteers will receive:
A Volunteer T-Shirt
A complimentary lunch
$30 off registration for a rider of your choosing.
AND the experience of supporting the great sport of cycling in Connecticut (sounds cliche, but it is very much appreciated)!
To sign up to volunteer, go to this link: https://volunteersignup.org/38QA3
CHAMPIONSHIPS: The CCAP Tokeneke Road Race will serve as the New England Regional Road Race Championship! All riders are welcome to complete but any U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a current USA Cycling License residing in the New England Region is eligible for a championship medal. Don't miss out on your chance to claim your crown! The following list of categories will be awarded for both NE Championships:
Elite Men and Women
U23 Men and Women
U19, U17, U15, U13 Boys and Girls
Master's Men and Women 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
All USA Cycling rules apply. Entry fee includes USA Cycling insurance surcharge.
Vermont Youth Cycling is excited to welcome you to our first race of the 2026 season on Saturday, August 22! This course at Ascutney Outdoors + Ascutney Trails and will offer a variety of fun and flowy descents, great single track and double track for passing opportunities, and a bit of climbing to earn all that fun downhill!
We will likely use this course, or something very similar.
CAMPING ON SITE (Friday night only)
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF VTYC YOUR REGISTRATION TO ALL RACES IS FREE. PLEASE USE THE HONOR SYSTEM AND THE COUPON CODE YOU WERE EMAILED. If you are not a member, please join the League (and enjoy the rest of the season FREE + member benefits!) or pay the $50 single race entry fee.
Parents are encouraged to contribute to the festival atmosphere by bringing a tent/chairs and food for your riders. Please bring what you will need for the day and pack out your trash. Portable toilets will be available on site.
Burgers and dogs for purchase thanks to Brownsville Butcher and Pantry! All proceeds from food sales will go to the VTYC scholarship fund.
Choose the category that's best for you:
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Schedule: Please note that start times may be delayed slightly but will not begin ahead of the time below.
8:30-9:45 Course open to pre-ride
9:00-9:45 Chip Pick-up and day-of Registration
9:30 Mandatory Coaches Meeting at VTYC Tent (including parents of independent riders)
10:00 Cat C and C+ Race Start
10:15 Junior Race Start
10:30-11:15 Chip Pick-up and Day-of Registration for Cat A/B
*10:45 Pre-riding for Cat A and B allowed
~11:00 Cat C, Junior and all First-timers Podium
11:30 Cat B Race Start
12:30 Cat A Race Start
~1:30 Cat A/B Podium
Podium
Awards will be given to the top five riders in each category so make sure you stick around! We will do a Junior/Cat C podium at approximately 11am. Cat A/B podiums will occur at the completion of those events.
Course Pre-riding
The course will be open to pre-ride Saturday morning from 8:30-9:45am before the first race takes off. Cat A and B riders may pre-ride at 10:45 and MUST yield to Junior riders still out on course.
Chip Timing
We will have volunteers collecting chip in the finish chute. Riders MUST return their chip or they will be charged $50.
Volunteers
We need many volunteers to make the day run smoothly! Please sign up to help us out!
Other
Independent racers are welcome! If you want to participate but aren't linked up with a team yet, please register as an 'Independent' rider and come out for a fun time!
If you have young riders below 5th Grade, bring them along as there will be lots of fun racing to watch.
A 4 mile trail race within the confines of the Schenectady Central Park trail system. 100% of the proceeds will go to Second Chances Recovery Services. This trail race will be an open time trial format. Runners will be able to start their timed lap any time between 8 and 11AM, with the course closing at 12 PM.
This is in honor of Ellen Wisnoski, our beloved sister who lost her battle with addiction in September of 2024. Join us for a beautiful day on the trails, and honor Ellen’s legacy by helping those in need.
A guided yoga/stretching session will be available pre-race, with post race refreshments at the finish line.
THE 2026 MARATHON IS FULL. THERE IS NO WAITLIST AND NO BIB TRANSFERS.
The New England Green River Marathon is one of the most beautiful races in New England. Starting in Marlboro, Vermont and following the course of the Green River through an 1870’s covered bridge, and ending with a finish-line celebration in the shade of maple trees at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts. This USATF-certified (Certification MA18003JK) course has a net 1,400 foot drop over a rolling, downhill course that has seen many personal best and Boston qualifying times for well-trained runners. Choose below from either the regular entry, OR if you want to support the Connecticut River Conservancy by raising an additional $250, join the Stream Team! This funding will go directly to the CRC for their efforts to restore and advocate for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed.
Race Date: August 29,2026
Race Time: 9:30 AM (Fun Run @ 9:00 AM)
Bib/Shirt Pick Up and Race Day Registration: 8:00-9:15 AM
For generations, Dublin Christian Academy Stags have been running “the loop" a legendary training run that has become a rite of passage for our athletes (see course map below). This year, you can test your mettle on the same course that has honed our champions at the inaugural Stag Stampede 5K and Fun Run. Join us to run, walk, or push the kids in the stroller. Stay for post-race refreshments sponsored by DCA Parent Connect. All proceeds from this community 5K will benefit the Dublin Christian Academy athletics programs: DCA Stags soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Prices: $25 Early Bird Special thru Jul. 31, 2026
$30 Aug 1 thru Aug. 27, 2025 (6:00 P.M.) Race Day Registration $35
Fun Run (.25 mile) FREE (no shirt)
We look forward to cheering all our runners & walkers on August 29,2026!
**Race Shirts guaranteed by August 7th.
Note for 5k Course: Known among DCA athletes as “the loop,” the scenic, single-lap 5K course begins at the playground on the school’s main campus on Page
Road. The course begins mostly flat and runs south down Page Road, turns east (left) on Craig Road, north (left) on Route 137, west
(left) on Windmill Hill Road where the elevation gradually rises, and finally, south (left) on Page Road up Alsi’s Hill, west (right) on
the dirt loop beyond the playground, north (left) back on to Page Road, and ends back at DCA’s playground. This gently rolling, open-road course has a mix of paved road and gravel.
Note for our Fun Run: We have a beautiful quarter-mile fun run begins at the DCA playground and follows the dirt drive past the shop, then turns south (right) onto
the dirt drive that leads to the field cottage with a view of Mount Monadnock on the right. The course continues east (left) up Carriage
Path (grass path between the stone walls) and then turns north (left) at the gate onto Page Road, ending back at the playground
If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring this event please contact Tracey Burt - [email protected] for more information.
Stop number one of the River Valley Cross Series p/b Shimano!
8/30- Blunt Park CX - Springfield, MA
9/5- Hydra CX - Holyoke, MA
9/26- Kilowatt Cross - Northfield, MA
10/18 Treehouse CX - South Deerfield, MA
11/7- West hill CX- Putney VT
To promote our local juniors, ALL Juniors get to race for free at Blunt park!
The course will be basically the same great course as in past years with a few modifications. It is approximate 2+ miles long and is made up of pavement, grassy fields, and single/double track. It’s flat, fast and has more than it's fair share of turns. Bring the family as venue is very spectator friendly with a fun atmosphere for the spectators. Also, please be prepared as the park has a nominal parking fee for all vehicles.
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! 2nd race only $10. Field limits 20 min, 75 max for all categories.
We are offering a Cat 5/Novice field for Men and Women. This field is intended for new riders and racers looking to try out the sport.
DIRECTIONS:
Blunt Park is just minutes from major highways (MA Pike, RT 91 & RT 291).
From East or West: Mass Pike (Rte. I-90) to exit 6 (Route 291). Take 291 West to Exit 5 (Rt 20 West). At first lights take a left onto Roosevelt Ave. Park is about a mile up on the right.
From North or South: Take Rt 91 North or South (depending on direction) to RT 291 East. Follow 291 East to Exit 5B (Rt 20). At first lights take a left onto Roosevelt Ave. Park is about a mile up on the right.
Other generous sponsors and supporters include:
Day-of registration is available on Sunday with a $15 surcharge for adult races. Register today--save yourself time and money. Save your friendly promoters time and energy. We can do this NECX! :)
Come out to enjoy one of the most welcoming and friendly bike races in New England -- home to train primes, Holyoke's muscle beach, and the angry orchard off-camber.
Race #2 in the River Valley CX Series (@rivervalleycxseries on Instagram)
Details (en español below)
When: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Location: Pulaski Park, St. Koble Drive and Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Day-of-race registration will be available for an extra $15 for all adult categories. Save money, register online before it closes. (Youth races can all be registered for day-of at no extra cost).
New to bike racing?: Hydra Cross is a great event to try out bike racing or cyclocross for the first time. There is a free intro to cyclocross racing clinic at 8:00 am on race day that is taught by local, friendly bike racers. Learn the basics to help you enjoy your race. Beginner races following shortly after -- novice men should sign up for the 9:00 am category 4 and beginner race and novice women should sign up for the 11:00 am women's category 4 and 5 race. Just a note on lingo, brand-new racers and novices start as 'category 5' racers. Since we are a USA Cycling sanctioned race, you will need a license but can purchase one when you register at http://bikereg.com/hydracross for $15. If you have any questions about the clinic or racing, please just shoot us an email at [email protected] and we'll respond with what you need.
Course Description: A fun, fast, twisty course that is primarily flat but has some surprising uphill kickers. After a slightly uphill, wide start from the "Legion Shelf," the course heads towards Holyoke's "Muscle Beach" and the hilly southern end of the park. The course design takes full advantage of the elevation to make riders work–but then also brings rewards with a swooping downhill that cuts back and forth across the hill. We have some stinging off-camber sections that will require your skills, with the most challenging and decisive sector coming at the end of the course (see Youtube videos below for a preview). The course runs the full length of the long, linear park with ample opportunities for spectating, with continuous announcing throughout the race by the voice of NCC Hydra Cross 2025, Jake Kravitz. Mountain and river views abound.
Equipment Recommendation: File treads (if dry) and all-around tires will work well for most riders. The course is a mix of grass, dirt, and some pavement. New to cyclocross? Mountain bikes, in any shape, work fine for getting started racing. Road or touring bikes that allow for 32mm tires also work fine.
Race Atmosphere: Come for the race, stay for the atmosphere. Our beer garden and picnic area are family-friendly. There is a playground, splash pad, and popular skate park as well. Our race is known for its good vibes and community-driven feel.
The excellent Thai Chili Street Food Hub will be serving food in the American Legion Parking lot at lunch time. As usual, expect the American Legion to be serving up coffee, breakfast items, beer and alcohol throughout the day, in addition to lunch and snack items.
Thai Chili Food Truck, 100 State St Stockhouse 122, Ludlow, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01056, 24 April
Want to do a second race? Great, the second race is just $15, just register for two races at the same time when you sign up.
River Valley Cyclocross Series
Follow @rivervalleycxseries on Instagram for updates and series standings
Volunteer Info
VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - 2026 NCC Hydra Cross signup sheet
In order to bring this race to you again this year, we can't do it without volunteers. Seriously, we can't do it without you, and we appreciate you believing in the value, community, and camaraderie that this grassroots race brings to Holyoke and NECX.
Please sign up to volunteer where you can. Volunteers will receive special “staff only” swag this year!
We pride ourselves on taking great care of our volunteers. Friday course setup volunteers will be provided with lunch. All setup, reg, and course maintenance volunteers will receive a free (refunded) race entry AND invite to the volunteers-only after-party (including a free beer ticket) hosted right on-site at our incredible hosts, the American Legion, at 4:30pm or as soon as the course tear-down is complete.
We need folks to stick around and help us tear down the course immediately after the last race--if you stay to tear down the course, dinner from Pizza d'Action (Holyoke's best, with ample vegan and vegetarian pizzas) will be provided for you on-site while the last race is in progress so that you can stay and help with a full stomach. Volunteers who work registration or course repair jobs during race day will also be provided with lunch.
VolunteerSignup - Online volunteer signup sheets - 2026 NCC Hydra Cross signup sheet
Join the club
Hydra Cross p/b Open Square is supported by the Northampton Cycling Club (NCC). Join in numerous weekly group rides (all ability and skill levels, including gravel rides, cross practices, and practice crits). Learn more about the club and become a member here: https://www.nohobikeclub.org/
Media from our 2021 event:
2021-09-05 Hydra CX from Jeff Dieffenbach on Vimeo.
Detalles
Lugar: Parque Pulaski, St. Koble Drive y Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040
¿Eres nuevo en las carreras de bicicleta?: Hydra Cross es un evento excelente para probar correr en bicicleta o hacer ciclocrós por primera vez. Hay una clínica gratuita de introducción a las carrera de ciclocrós a las 8 am el día de la carrera que es impartida por corredores de bicicleta locales y amistosos. Aprende los conceptos básicos para ayudarte a disfrutar de tu carrera. Las carreras para principiantes empiezan poco tiempo después -- los hombres novatos deberían inscribirse para la carrera de principiantes categoría 5 de las 9 am, y las mujeres novatas deberían inscribirse para la carrera categoría 4 y 5 de las 10 am. Solo un comentario sobre la jerga, los corredores nuevos y los novatos comienzan como corredores ‘categoría 5’. Debido a que somos una carrera sancionada por USA Cycling, necesitarás una licencia, pero puedes comprar una por $15 cuando te inscribes en http://bikereg.com/hydracross. Si tienes alguna pregunta acerca de la clínica o las carreras, por favor envíanos un c
orreo electrónico a [email protected] y te responderemos con la información que necesitas.
Descripción del Recorrido: Un recorrido divertido, rápido y sinuoso que es principalmente plano, pero tiene algunas subidas inesperadas. Después de un comienzo levemente cuesta arriba y amplio desde “Legion Shelf”, el recorrido se dirige hacia “Muscle Beach” en Holyoke y hacia el extremo sur montañoso del parque. El diseño del recorrido aprovecha al máximo la elevación para hacer trabajar a los corredores, pero también trae recompensas con un descenso en picada a través de la colina que acorta las idas y vueltas. Tenemos algunos punzantes sectores off-camber que requerirán de tus habilidades, siendo el sector más decisivo y desafiante el que está al final del recorrido (ver el video de Youtube indicado más abajo para una vista preliminar). El recorrido abarca la longitud completa del largo parque lineal, con amplias oportunidades para los espectadores, con relato continuo durante la carrera por la voz de Hydra Cross, Adam Syzmkowickz. Abundan las vistas a la montaña y al río.
Recomendaciones de Equipamiento: Neumáticos con banda de rodamiento lisa (para terreno seco) y multiuso funcionarán bien para la mayoría de los corredores. El recorrido es una combinación de pasto, tierra y algo de pavimento. ¿Eres nuevo en el ciclocrós? Las bicicletas de montaña, en cualquier estado, funcionan bien para empezar a correr. Las bicicletas de carretera o de turismo que permiten usar neumáticos de 32mm también funcionan bien.
Ambiente de Competición: Ven por la carrera, quédate por el ambiente. Nuestro patio cervecero y zona de picnic son aptos para familias. Hay un patio de juegos, juegos de agua y también un parque para patinetas muy popular. Nuestra carrera es conocida por sus buenas vibras y por la sensación de comunidad.
Low registration fees, a friendly race atmosphere and all profits to charity. Mt. Ascutney is the..
“People's Hill Climb”!
Join us for an ascent up one of the USA’s most iconic climbs! The race takes place on a scenic state park road that’s completely closed to traffic. Compete head to head against some of the finest hill climbers on the east coast, or challenge yourself to conquer one of the hardest hills in the country.
Our partner is once again the Ascutney Trails Association non-profit and all proceeds from the event will go to their important work developing trails for public use on Mt. Ascutney.
REGISTRATION
Juniors (under 18) use the code JUNIOR for a $10 discount
No USAC license required
All proceeds to charity!
FAQ
I'm not sure what my FTP is or which wave to register for? Don't stress it! The waves are just to get groups of riders with similar ability the chance to challenge themselves against each other. Just pick one you think is about right. You can always go in and edit your wave later in Bikereg if you change your mind.
I'm not super interested in head to head, I just want to race against the clock? No problem! We will still have official timing so you can see your official time and how to you stack up against your age group and/or your previous best.
I'm only a Cat 4 but I smash up hills and want to race in Wave A against the heavy hitters? Go for it! The USAC categories are listed as a guide just to help you find the right level of competition, there are no official Cat restrictions.
What happens if I decide to change my Wave? You can change your category after registering in Bikereg up until registration closes.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Number pick-up open from 8:45 AM until 10 AM.
Course is open to riders from 8:45 - 10:15 AM on race day.
Drop bags (with clothes, etc.) can be left at the registration table before 10:10 AM to be transported to the finish line.
Snacks and hydration (water and Gatorade) will be provided at the finish.
The course will close to all traffic promptly at 10:15am
No riders or vehicles will be allowed back down the course until the last rider has finished.
First wave starts at 10:30 AM.
Awards ceremony will take place at the summit after last racer finishes and results are tallied
Going back down:
Racers need to arrange their own car rides down from the top of the mountain or ride down.
Limited parking at the finish line (top of the mountain). Carpooling is strongly encouraged for those who want to drive down.
You may bicycle down after the race. Use caution when descending, there are some frost heaves.
Stop frequently to let your brakes and rims cool! Be especially careful if you have carbon rims. Letting a little air out if your tires before starting the ride down the mountain is recommended.
WEATHER
If it does happen to rain the race will go on, an extra challenge!
If conditions are severe (driving rain, high winds, lightning) we will postpone the start for as long as our vendors can accommodate. We will only cancel the race if the conditions refuse to improve and make the course unsafe to ride.
In a worst case scenario where we have to cancel we can all head over to Harpoon brewery and commiserate. We have created a virtual route that mimics the course and will schedule a date for a virtual race if needed!
All proceeds are going to the Ascutney Trails Association non-profit, so in the end its all for a great cause.
DIRECTIONS / LODGING
1826 Back Mountain Rd, Windsor, VT 05089
Free parking is available in the field across from the state park (near the start)
Mt. Ascutney State Park requires pets to be on a leash less than 10’ or safely confined at all times. Your pet is expected to have current rabies vaccination. Pick up after your pet.
Campsites are available at Mt. Ascutney and Wilgus State Parks. For more information on camping, visit Vermont State Parks or call the Reservation Call Center at 1-888-409-7579 (Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm).
BUMPS
This event is proud to be part of the BUMPS hill climb championship series!
BUMPS
COURSE
"One of the steepest and most difficult climbs in the US"
Strava segment
3.48 mi / 2,222 ft
Paved road
Closed course, no vehicle traffic during the race
Average grade ~12%, some sections in excess of 19%
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hill profile courtesy of pjamm cycling
COURSE RECON
Course available for inspection and test riding during park season ($4 day use fees apply)
Course is open to riders from 8:45 -109:15am on race day. The course will close to all traffic promptly at 10:15am
Youtube recon:
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mile 3
on board a race car :)
Helmets are required at all times: during the race, and while bicycling down the course after the race.
Please make sure you understand our Race Day Disclaimer, Cancellation Policy, Refund and Exchange Policy before you register for this event.
RACE DAY DISCLAIMER/CANCELLATION POLiCY: We will delay the start time, postpone or cancel the race if the following conditions are reported on the road or summit on the morning of the event, HIGH WINDS, HARD DRIVING RAIN, LIGHTNING, or anything that has the potential for an unsafe event. We will stop the race if conditions are deemed unsafe for the riders in the race. We will not cancel the race for "uncomfortable" conditions.
REFUND/EXCHANGE POLICY: No registration transfers or refunds after registration closes on August 1.
Wilcox Wild Ultra 50K 2026 This 50K rugged trail run through the Adirondack Park Wilderness area will begin September 6, 2026 @ 6:30 am and end at 5:00 pm the same day. It is on beautiful trails, deep in the heart of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. There will be 3 fully-stocked aid stations, miles 11.5, 23, and 26 miles. There are lots of opportunities to filter water on this trail. Run takes you from Harrisburg Lake to Hope Falls via the East Stony Creek Trail, then to the Murphy Trail, to Willis Lake, out to Wilcox Lake, then back to Harrisburg Lake. Previous Experience Required DUE TO THE CHALLENGING LOGISTICS OF THIS EVENT, WE WILL BE ASKING ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PROVIDE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST SO THAT YOUR INFORMATION CAN BE REVIEWED. YOU WILL THEN BE ADDED FROM THE WAIT LIST AFTER REVIEW. WE ARE ALSO EXPECTING RUNNERS TO COMPLETE THIS RACE IN UNDER 10 HOURS 30 MINUTES. Where to stay The Pines Lakeside Canoe & Camping: Hipcamp in Stony CreekThomas Creek Campground
Hadley Rd Stony Creek. 1000 Acres Ranch Food, Merch and Prizes All runners will receive a delicious catered post event BBQ Race Specs Distance: 31 miles, 50KRace route: LollipopStart: Harrisburg LakeFinish: Harrisburg LakeElevation Gain: 3028’Elevation Loss: 3028’Terrain: Mostly trail, minimal gravel and pavement2 well stocked aid stations. Plenty of opportunity to filter water. Event Schedule: SEPTEMBER 5th: Bib pick up 4pm to 6pm. SEPTEMBER 6th: RACE DAY! Starts at 6:30AM, ENDS at 5:00PM. All runners will have 10.5 hours to complete the race. Event's current local time: 4:24 AM ET
The race course — which rises between 300-400 feet in elevation throughout the entire race — features views and scenery that capture perfectly the quaint, authentic feel of New England, taking runners through covered bridges with names like Thompson, Carlton and Cresson, most of which date to the pre-Civil War era.
The Swanzey Covered Bridges Half-Marathon, "Elijah's Race", is held each year in memory of its founder, Elijah Barrett. Elijah organized the event to raise funds to support the students of Monadnock Regional Middle-High School. He had attended MRMHS and eventually coached runners there.
Race Features
T-Shirt guaranteed for every participant that registers by August 15th.
Custom participation medal for all runners.
Access to school locker rooms at start and finish of the race, as well as a couple of porta-potties along the course.
Cash prizes for top 3 runners.
Post race barbeque and raffles.
This annual fundraiser helps to fund our mission of providing support to local patients and their families, fund critical research, and provide education and awareness about this disease.
Be part of the movement to raise awareness and funds against this silent killer because together we CAN make a difference!!
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Free to Run
The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS) is excited to present 2026's Free to Run Trail Races! This race supports Free to Run, Inc., an organization whose is to enable women and girls to safely and boldly engage in outdoor activity in conflict-affected regions. Through a combination of sports programs, life skills development, and community outreach, they help women to reclaim public spaces and work to change views about the roles that women can (and should!) play in a society. Their programs are designed to develop community leaders who can bring people together across cultural, ethnic and religious lines. They work to provide our participants with the tools to succeed because they can and will be a force for positive change.
The Basics
Date: September 12, 2026 - back to the fall this year!Distances: 50k - 25k - 15k - 5 mileStart Times: 50k: 8:00 AM. 25k and 15k: 9:00 AM. 5 miler; 9:30AM.Location: Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield MA.Course: This is BURCS' "hard" race! The course features long climbs, fast descents, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the county. We are stoked to share the wonderful Pittsfield State Forest with our running friends. Race options for 2026 include a 50k ultramarathon, a 25k, a 15k, and new for 2026 - a 5 mile option. All distances are approximate; if I'm being honest.. you're probably going to get a little bit of a bonus. The race course is designed as a double-loop/figure 8, combining for approximately 15.5 miles and 3000 feet of vertical gain. A few SLIGHT tweaks to the course for 2026, but we're keeping all the best bits. The "Big Loop" is ~10.5 miles, and consists of climbs to Pine Mountain, Tower Mountain, and Berry Hill. This loop features several breathtaking vistas, a fun section along the Taconic Crest Trail, and a fast, winding descent back to the start/finish line. The "Little Loop" is a little bit shorter than last year, now about 5.5 miles long. It still begins with an ascent up the gorgeous Lulu Brook trail, and then makes its way back down via a fast, windy descent to the start-finish line.50k runners will complete both the "Big Loop" and the "Little Loop" two times. 25k runners will do each loop onces. 15k runners will do the "Big Loop" once; 5 mile runners will do the "Little Loop". They're all great!Cutoffs: 50k must be completed within twelve hours (by 8:00 PM) for an official finish. One hard cutoff, the last "small loop" must be started by 6:00 PM (ten hours). Aid Stations: THREE aid stations this year! With all of your favorite aid station staples, plus perhaps a few surprises! This is designed to be a challenging race and the expectation is that runners will carry water and some calories with them on the course. Awards and Shirts: Each finisher will receive a finishers award. All runners who register prior to September 1st will receive a shirt; runners who register after that date will receive a shirt on a best-efforts basis. Pricing: We're keeping pricing the same as in prior years. If you're looking to save a couple of dollars - or if you already own WAY too many race shirts as it is - use the "NOSHIRT" code at checkout and we'll take $20 off your total. Camping: There are multiple campsites in Pittsfield State Forest complete with showers and bathrooms. Runners are responsible for booking their own campsites with Pittsfield State ForestWe reserve the right to convert this to a virtual event, should we be unable to secure race permits or if state or local officials prohibit our ability to hold this as an in-person event. Because we donate profits to charities, we do not offer refunds or deferrals, with the exception of pregnancy deferrals. If you can not make it to the event, please consider your registration a donation.
What is BURCS?
The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service was founded in 2013 by three passionate long-distance runners from Western Massachusetts. The BURCS crew is composed of runners of all ages who seek to use their passion for sport and activism to spread awareness about important social, civic, and environmental issues. Please check out burcsrunners.org, as well as our Facebook group, for more information.
Event's current local time: 4:25 AM ET
The Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness Lace up your shoes for the 8th annual Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness (CCR)! In this group running challenge, you will traverse the state of Connecticut north to south along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail (FCT). This is a fundraiser for Mental Health Connecticut. The CCR will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 5:00 am. The course The route begins at the northern end of the FCT in West Suffield, CT and follows the FCT for roughly 56 miles to its terminus on the harbor in New Haven, CT, leading runners through rural, suburban, and urban centers through the state. The course is scenic and flat — very flat — the entire way. Fundraising There is no event fee to participate, however, all runners are asked to make a donation to, or raise donations for Mental Health Connecticut. Here is the link for setting up your personal fund raising page:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/mental-health-connecticut-inc/the-2026-cross-connecticut-run-for-mental-health?utm_campaign=share_button&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=copylink&utm_content=campaign_page How about a $56 donation- a buck for every mile! It's got a nice ring to it, and you'll be helping others. Why participate This is not a race. We organize this event to give runners the opportunity to support some of the more important things in life: physical activity and wellness, helping others, and the chance to run across an entire state (pretty cool and a bonus perk of being in one of our country’s smallest states). Course support This trek, while epic, is unsupported. All runners will be sent a digital map with mile markers that correspond to convenience stores and other stops along the route, should they need to refuel or use a restroom. We will have several very basic aid stations along the way set up by volunteers, all of which will operating with an eye towards safety
first. Please bring your own cup and know that we won't have the smorgasbords you've seen at other events.We'll do our best to let you know where the aid stations will be if/when saintly volunteers tell us, however we can not guarantee how long the stations will be staffed. If you are planning to set a course record of some sort, you may get to planned aid spots before people can set up- you've been warned. Runners are encouraged to have a crew or work together to set up a group crew. This event requires a bit more self-support than an official race…because it’s not a race. Requirements All runners must be confident in their abilities to make this 56-ish mile journey on foot and on their own. There is a hard cut-off of 14 hours to complete this run, which comes out to about a 15 minutes/mile pace- on a completely flat, paved course with minimal disruptions and negative elevation. Runners who are not at the southern-most end of the Stop & Shop Plaza in Hamden (approx. mile 50) by 12 hours
(5:00pm) will be pulled. This is a safety issue, period. This is an end-to-end journey, so all runners must arrange for transportation to the start at the border by Southwick, MA, (parking lot/meet-up spot in West Suffield, CT), and from the end in New Haven, CT. Event organizers will do their best to facilitate ride sharing if possible, but that will NOT be done on the day of the event. All runners must have a headlamp, spare batteries, and some form of hydration. Please note that runners are responsible for their own health, safety and wellbeing during this trek. All runners are required to have a back-up plan, including for emergencies, medical issues and injuries, and for the unlikely event that you have to drop out. Please have someone reliable on standby, though there’s also always Uber or Lyft (hopefully, though may be limited). Should a runner need to stop early and drop out, said runner is responsible for his/her own transportation. Bring a cell phone and backup charger, please.
Finishers All finishers will earn unique bragging rights when they arrive back at work on Monday. When you’re asked the question, “Hey, what’d you do this weekend?” while filling up at the Keurig, you can respond with something that will no doubt impress: “I ran across the state of Connecticut and raised money for mental health awareness. What’d you do?” If we can score some donations or funds for swag, we'll let you know! Event's current local time: 4:25 AM ET