Branches School of the Berkshires 5k

Parking Instructions
There will be parking available at the Allendale Center parking lot and in the bike trail parking lot.

Charity Information
Branches School of the Berkshires is a non-profit school for students with severe disabilities ages ranging
from 6-21. The school is putting on this fundraiser to promote a sense of togetherness for students and the
community while raising money for curriculum materials, iPads, and sensory items. 

Course Description (For Endurance events)
It is an enclosed bike trail surrounded by woods and a pond.

Award Information
Awards will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place of each age group.

Starting line:
The bike trail entrance on Crane Ave in Pittsfield, MA.

Race Packet Pick-up
Race packet pick up will be at Branches School of the Berkshires located at 10 Lyman St Pittsfield, MA - during business hours.

New to running? DOWNLOAD our ZERO to 5K program - Many newcomers to running become discouraged by the difficulty associated with the activity because they start too fast and push too hard. Their bodies rebel and they wind up miserable, wondering why anyone would possibly want to run in the first place. The Zero to 5K program has been specifically designed to instill a love of running and ends with participating in your first timed 5K. 

We’re here to help you achieve your goal(s), be it your first 5K, improving your run, or simply offering a resource where you can run with a group that is designed to help each other stay motivated. You should ease into your 5K training plan gradually. In fact, the program we provide is less of a running regimen than a walking and jogging program. The idea is to transform you from a non-runner, getting you to begin running a 5K ( or 3.1 miles) and on a regular basis in just 4 weeks.  

It’s easy to get impatient, and you may feel tempted to skip ahead in the program, but hold yourself back. Don’t try to do more, even if you feel you can. If, on the other hand, you find the program too strenuous, just stretch it out. Don’t feel pressured to continue faster than you’re able. Repeat weeks if needed and move ahead only when you feel you’re ready.  

REMOTE RUNNERS®  

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR REMOTE (aka Virtual) RUN/WALK 

• Register for the race and print your bib (Click on "Manage my Registration" tab Above to view all race tools)
• Complete a 5k, run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere within 7 days after the event date.
• Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate. Click on "Manage my Registration" tab Above to view all race tools)
• Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #RemoteRunners #5Kevents 
• Feel free to join the Remote Runners Group to share and celebrate with other participants. Don't forget to follow our Facebook page too!  

REFUND POLICY

Refunds are not permitted for any reason including, but not limited to blizzard, tsunami, hurricane, typhoon, earthquake, tornado, derecho storm, hail, lightening, thunder, apocalypse, locust attack, oversleeping, birth, death, taxes, IRS audit, engagements, marriage, divorce, jail, war, peace, nuclear explosion, Bear's win the division (we might if they go to the Superbowl),  you signed up for the wrong event, not training enough, training too much, poor prior planning or our favorite, "I forgot". Have an “excuse” you would like to add to the list? Let us know.

While there are no refunds, you can get referrals, transfer your bib, change your shirt size, defer your registration to another event or change your distance. .