BHS Opens Registration for Annual 4th of July 5K Race

10:45AM / Tuesday, June 03, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass — Registration has begun for the annual Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.

In 2024 over one thousand runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.

Registration is $35 for adult runners who register prior to July 1st, and $40 for adult in-person registration at the Berkshire Running Center on July 2 or 3. Online registration is open and can be completed by visiting www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/bhs5k.

As with the 2024 BHS 5K, children in Berkshire County schools from K-12 can register and race for free through June 30th.

Berkshire Health Systems thanks race sponsors, who are covering the cost of children's registration, including: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, B&G Restaurant Supply, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Ashley Associates, Barile Environmental, Springside & Craneville Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers, BBE Office Interiors, Hillcrest Educational Centers, Moresi Associates, JH Maxymillian, John's Tractor and Excavation, Berkshire Community College, Shields Health Solutions, Hill Engineers, Architects and Planners, MacFarlane Office Products, Lipton Energy and Granite City Electric.

The BHS 4th of July 5K Race starts at 9 am sharp on the 4th, ending at Wahconah Park.

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Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, Logan

12:05PM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.

This could have resulted in other people being exposed to measles virus.

The visitor arrived at Logan International Airport on American Airlines flight 2384 from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 11 at 2:39 p.m. They stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Westborough in Westborough and departed the state on Dec. 12 via Logan at 9:19 p.m. on JetBlue flight 117 to Las Vegas.

DPH is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local partners to identify and notify those who may have been exposed to measles from this individual.

"Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease, which has increased significantly in the United States because of the unfortunate decrease in vaccination rates. It is also a preventable disease," said Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein. "This current situation serves as an important reminder of the critical role vaccination plays in protecting our communities. While Massachusetts has not had a measles case this year, 2025 saw the highest number of nationwide cases in more than a decade — nearly 2,000 in 44 jurisdictions, and sadly, three deaths.

"Fifteen years ago, measles had been considered eliminated in the United States, but that tremendous progress is at risk. Vaccines are one of the most important public health interventions ever — they are safe, effective, and lifesaving."

Measles is very contagious. However, the risk to most people in Massachusetts is low because the vaccination rate in the state is high. People who are not immune and visited any of the locations on the following dates and times may be at risk for developing measles.

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