The crowds! The parade! The family traditions are the best parts of the BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race.

The race takes place on the parade route of the hometown parade, starting sharply at 9:00am, Friday, July 4th, 2025 prior to the parade. Runners enjoy the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators along the route.  A true hometown event. 

This USTF 5K course is one of the most fun and exciting races in that runners are surrounded by thousands of fans lining both sides of the entire course.  

CASH PRIZES:

This year, Berkshire Health Systems will be offering prize money  to the top 3 overall category winners.

Awards will go to the top three overall age division winner. 0-10 11-15 16-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

STUDENTS RUN FREE:

Berkshire County students grades K-12 can register for free  *shirts to the first 300 students SIZES NOT GUARENTEED. 

The registration fee is $35 for all participants through July 1st at 6pm

$40 July 1- July 3rd in person registration only at Berkshire Running Center bib pick up 10am-6pm THERE IS NO DAY OF REGISTRATION

There will be a Corporate Challenge Division in which businesses can compete in this special category while supporting the race.

Enter your business for the Corporate Division option.  

There will be a Team Division in which participants can create a team and the top team with the fastest 5 runners will win the category. 

Teams can be created at registration. 

Sponsorships are needed and welcomed by contacting Lisa Lewis at llewis3@bhs1.org

Proceeds will go to support community wellness programing thru Berkshire Health Systems

BIB PICK UP 

Wednesday July 2nd-Thursday July 3rd 10am-6pm

Berkshire Running Foundation 

5 Cheshire Road Suite 119 

Allendale Underground Downstairs

Pittsfield, MA 01201 

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 5PM Thursday July 3rd.  

BIB PICK UP Friday morning 7:15-8:15am at Wahconah Park  

There is NO DAY OF REGISTRATION.