NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Running Foundation will host the 10th annual MountainOne Thankful 5K again this year on Nov. 27, at 9:00AM at Berkshire Community College.

 

"MountainOne is thrilled to be partnering with the Berkshire Running Foundation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Thankful 5K.  Shiobbean and her team work tirelessly to ensure that the proceeds from this race reach our community members that need assistance.  We are grateful for the work of the Berkshire Running Foundation and proud to help achieve its mission," said Jonathan Denmark, president & COO of MountainOne Insurance and EVP of MountainOne Bank.

 

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the first Thankful 5K there will be an option of all participants, in person or virtually to have an individual fundraising page which they can use to raise funds for a specific food pantry of their choice, one hundred percent of the funds raised by participants will go directly into the hands of the food pantry or fuel assistance fund.

 

Berkshire Running Foundation couples the event with a food drive, collecting nonperishables from participants which has historically yielded thousands of pounds of food.

 

Registration is open for the event at the following link, 10th Annual MountainOne Thankful 5K Registration Page or in person at Berkshire Running Center located downstairs at the Allendale Shopping Center. 

 

Sponsors are needed and welcomed to join the efforts by following the donation link at the foundation website, berkshirerun.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sponsorship_Package_WEB.pdf

 

The Berkshire Running Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to advance and support the positive impact the running community makes in the neighborhoods we live.  The foundation produces 16 events a year, all of which directly benefit nonprofits in our communities.

 

The race starts at 9 a.m. on Nov. 27. There is a $40 registration fee.

 

The race is free for Berkshire County students K-12 (Hats are not included for students, they can be purchased with registration check out).

 

Racers can create their own fundraising page to support their walk/run to benefit the local food pantries. Raise $150 and get Thankful Gloves to go with the Thankful Hat.

 

There is an online processing fee. There are no refunds or deferments 

 

The first 500 registred will get Thankful Hats.

 

All attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food donations to Berkshire Running Center any time on or before Nov. 26, or bring donations to bib pickup Wednesday, Nov. 26 at BRC. 

 

Berkshire Running Foundation will deliver to the local pantries.

 

There will be a raffle following the race, you do not need to be present to win.  Prizes will be posted and emailed after the race.

 

Those who would like to contribute without participating, visit the Fundraising Page