Run for the Hills Road Race set for Oct. 16

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Run for the Hills, the Great Barrington Land Conservancy’s traditional road race is set for Oct. 16, where participants can run 10K and 5K routes through the Berkshire Hills. 

The event will take place at the site of the Kilpatrick Athletic Center at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the fall foliage and help GBLC to raise the funds needed to promote conservation, farm preservation, and community trails.  

Early registration is recommended, and the first 125 registrants will receive t-shirts. Register through the Berkshire Running Center. https://berkshirerunningcenter.com/run-for-the-hills-10k-5k/

Families are encouraged to participate and children six and under are free. Runners and walkers will receive updated information as Race Day draws near. 

On-site registration will also be available on Race Day. Computerized timing will be provided by the Berkshire Running Center.  Race results will be posted online; more information is available at https://www.gbland.org/run-for-the-hills/details

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