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Greylock Go Around Mountain Bike Fundraiser , Thunderbolt Ski Runners ( TSR ) Greylock Glen Gazebo , Adams 9 a . m . start time Circumnavigate the highest point in Massachusetts through a 28.5 mile course ( 20 percent paved , 50 percent forest road / double track , and 30 percent single track ) and climb up to 4,099 feet . Proceeds of the event benefit ongoing trail development around Mt . Greylock , including active trail building grants . A maximum of 200 riders are eligible to compete . The registration deadline is Thursday , September 29 , at 5 p . m . TSR members : $ 50 and non-members : $ 75 . For other events like the Rando Ramble , visit thunderboltski . com
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Raise the Roof 5K , Berkshire Running Center Marchisio Park , Pittsfield 10 a . m . start time Berkshire Running Center is the hub of all things “ foot-race ” related . The Raise the Roof 5K race in Marchisio Park concludes with a yard-games festival . There will be basketball , volleyball , baseball , cornhole , soccer , table jenga , bocce ball , a bounce house , and a dunk tank . $ 32 registration fee . All proceeds will be donated to the John Ritter Foundation in
memory of Ryan Paduano , whose life was taken at age 21 due to Thoracic Aortic Dissection . berkshirerunningcenter . com
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Berkshires Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures Hancock Shaker Village October 7 – 9 The guided bike and farm tour highlights local farms , sustainable food initiatives , and beautiful landscapes . The Weekend Getaway package includes two exclusive guided warm-up rides , a ticket to the gourmet farm dinner , and admission to the Farm to Fork Fondo . The highlight of the event is on October 9 — when cyclists choose between 12 to 70 miles and one to four farm stops . Registration fees range from $ 60 –$ 630 . farmtoforkfitness . com / destinations / berkshires
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Berkshire Half Marathon , Berkshire Running Center Ashuwillticook Bike Path , Crane Ave Trailhead launch point , Lanesborough 8 a . m . start time The Berkshire Half Marathon is an inaugural event amidst the glorious setting of the Berkshire fall foliage . All finishers are eligible for entry in the raffle of a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek ( courtesy of Haddad Subaru , Berkshire Running Center , and MountainOne ), a $ 500 shopping spree at BRC , and a bevy of other high end prizes . $ 150 registration fee . berkshirerunningcenter . com
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11th Annual Run for the Hills Race , Berkshire Running Center Kilpatrick Athletic Center , Bard College at Simon ’ s Rock 9:20 and 9:40 a . m . start times Enjoy beautiful scenery and peak fall foliage along rolling country roads past farms and fields in the beautiful Berkshire Hills . Event includes 5K and 10K . Free kids 1K fun run will take place immediately following the 5K and 10K ( at approximately 10:30 a . m .). All proceeds support Great Barrington Land Conservancy ’ s work promoting land conservation , farm preservation , and community trails . 5K / 10K ( 18 years and under ) registration is $ 22 , 5K / 10K ( 19 years and older ) registration is $ 32 , and ages six years and younger are free . Registration closes at 9 a . m . sharp . Free T-shirts to the first 125 registrants . Visit berkshirerunningcenter . com for further information , including details on other races in the Berkshires . n
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