The Steel Rail Half Marathon, 8K and Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Race start time will be 7:30 AM for the Marathon, 8:00 AM for the Half and 8:30 AM for the 8K

Registration Fees are:
By January 1, 2024:
$95 (26.2) / $75.00 (Half) / $50.00 (8K)

From January 1 thru April 14, 2024
$100 (26.2 )/ $80.00 (Half) / $55.00 (8K)

From April 15 thru May 18, 2024
$105 (26.2)/$85.00 (Half)/$60.00 (8K)

Technical long sleeved shirt to all runners, finishers medal, and much more swag on the way!

There is no online processing fee!
NO REFUNDS/DEFERMENTS

Steel Rail Half Marathon Sponsorship! Sponsorship Information and Sponsor Form

Race courses will be on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, maps for each course is available on the website: Courses

The Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K all start and finish at the Crane Ave trail head in Pittsfield, MA. Marathon course will be USATF Certified/Boston Qualifier.

All parking will be at Allendale Shopping Center. Please do not park in other business’ lots or you will be subject to towing.

Race Packet Pick Up

Berkshire Running CenterAllendale Shopping Center
5 Cheshire Rd Suite 119 (downstairs)
Pittsfield, MA 012011
413-344-4472

  • Friday May 17: 9AM-4PM

  • Saturday May 18: 9AM-4PM | Mo Mile Kid’s Run 9AM

  • Sunday May 19: 6AM-7:30AM

Important Bib Information

Your bib will have two timing chips attached with safety pins. These chips are coded to match your bib, please do not mix them up with other runners. You are assigned a bib for the race for which you are registered. There are no transfers between races. Your time will not record for any other race that day.

  • Your bib must be placed on the front of your body, clearly visible to race officials.

  • Please place bibs on the front of your shirt or shorts, NOT ON YOUR BACK, so that our timers can read your bib number.

  • Each runner needs one timing chip on each leg with no clothing covering them in order to ensure your chip is picked up.

  • Chips can be placed lower on the shorts or on the shirt if it is untucked..

  • Timing chips should be attached to your clothing using a safety pin for each chip.

  • Chips must be visible for the readers to pick them up.

  • We recycle the timing chips so please drop them off at the pink basket at the finish line water station, your bib is yours to keep!

PORT-O-POTTIES

There will be port-o-potties at the start and finish of the race located at the trailhead and also a few feet from the start of the race. There are DCR restrooms along the course, as well as three additional stops added to the course.

Perks while available include:

  • 1 Free Steel Rail Pale Ale from Berkshire Brewing Company at the race finish. (must have ID and be 21+)

  • 1 food ticket ($3) value for food vendors at the finish party,

  • In addition to standard post race fuel provided by the SRHM.

  • Music at the finish line!

Water stations are approximately every 1.5-2 miles along the course. Liquid GU brew replacement will be available on the course for miles 6-24 stops.

Marathon Prizes: Overall Male and Female top 3 places.
Top 3 in age categories (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Half Marathon Prizes: Overall Male and Female top 3 places.
Top 3 in 10 year age categories (0-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+)

8K Prizes: Overall Male and Female top 3 places.
Top 3 in age categories (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

PLEASE NO DOGS AT THE POST RACE AREA* private property owners request

Spectators: Best viewing location is the Berkshire Mall trail parking lots. Park at the mall and walk down.

A portion of the race proceeds will go to maintenance and expansion of the DCR’s Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.

Thanks to our Sponsors and participants we have donated over $65,000 to be used for maintenance and repair of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail to date!