Tails & Trails State Forest Run
Saturday, May 16, 2026
This race supports three animal rescue nonprofits: The Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary, No Paws Left Behind animal shelter, and Berkshire Bird Paradise.
RACE DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Distances: 50K, 25K, 5 Miler
- Location: Pittsfield State Park, Lulu Brook Parking Area, 1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Times: 50K starts at 8am, 25K and 5 mile races start at 10am
- Price: 50K $100, 25K $80, 5 Miler $50
- Time cut offs: All runners must start their last lap by 3:30pm.
- Finishers Award: All finishers will receive an award.
- Registration closes: Sun, May 10 @ 11:59PM ET
- T-shirt guarantee: Register by May 1st.
- Aid Stations: 2 total on the loop, including the start/finish large aid station.
Course Description
The course starts with a paved road section before entering single track trails with rolling hills, rocks, and roots. It leads through pine tree sections and mountain bike trails to an aid station. The loop includes flowy sections with pine trees and large boulders.
Camping
Multiple campsites with showers and bathrooms are available in Pittsfield State Forest. Runners are responsible for booking their own campsites.
About BURCS
The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS) is a 501c3 founded in 2013. They donate race profits to other nonprofits and use their passion for sport and activism to spread awareness about social, civic, and environmental issues.
Start Times
- 50K: 8:00 AM
- 25K: 10:00 AM
- 5 Miler: 10:00 AM
