Event Description

The Wild Thing, a 5k/10k trail run starting and ending at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to raise money for conservation and education programs in Berkshire County.

The 5k and 10k courses go through Kennedy Park, the perfect location for a trail race with almost 15 miles of trails through hardwood forests and scenic views of the Berkshires. The race goes through carriage roads and single track with a variety of elevation in both the 10k and 5k distances.

Participants who register by May 20 are guaranteed a t-shirt (women's size small runs very small) and all racers are invited to join us for the post-race celebration in the big red barn at Pleasant Valley. Awards for the top male and female finishers in the 5k and 10k races and then lots of great prizes given out by random drawing among all participants.  Racers dressed as 'native species' will also receive a prize!

Event details and schedule

Packet Pickup: at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, June 27 from 2pm to 4pm Sunday, June 28 from 7am to 8am

Race begins at 9am as you leave the sanctuary to the tune of "Wild Thing"

Parking can be tight so please carpool if possible and come early.