Students Through Saturday Register Free for Pittsfield July 4 5K
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Students in grades kindergarten through 12 can register free for the BHS July 4th 5K through Saturday, June 15.
The 5-kilometer road race takes place on the parade route of Pittsfield's Independence Day parade at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.
Berkshire Health Systems is offering prize money to the top 3 overall category winners in nine age groups.
There will be a Corporate Challenge Division in which businesses can compete in this special category while supporting the race. Sponsorships are needed and welcomed by contacting Lisa Lewis at llewis3@bhs1.org
Proceeds will go to support community wellness programming through Berkshire Health Systems.
The registration fee for all participants -- including students after June 15 -- is $25 through Sunday, June 30. Online registration is available at berkshirerunningcenter.com.
Registration July 1-3 is $35, in person at the Berkshire Running Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Suite 119, Allendale Underground, Pittsfield.
There is no day-of-race registration for this event.
