2019 RESULTS

HALF MARATHON RESULTS

8K RESULTS

Voted one of the
top 10 best small town
half marathons!

The Steel Rail Half Marathon is a runners race, put on by runners for runners. The course is a net downhill with no uphills and only 3 turns over 13.1 miles. The Berkshire's premier half marathon runs on the scenic Ashuwillticook Rail Trail along Cheshire Lake with views of the state's highest peak, Mt. Greylock.

HalfMarathons.net Article

The start of the Steel Rail half marathon. By: Howard Herman - Sports columnist at the Berkshire Eagle. Published on: May 17, 2015 Source: http://www.tout.com/m/k59e6q

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Record Holders and Past Champions

RACE DATE:
May 17, 2020

Race start time 9:30 AM

Message from the Race Director

The Steel Rail Half Marathon/8K
is the signature event put on by Berkshire Running Center.

This locally owned and operated Run Specialty store located at 34 Depot Street in Downtown Pittsfield, MA puts on 25 running events each year. Now in it's 6th year this annual event has drawn more than 750 runners to make the trip from Lanesboro to Adams. According to Race Director Kent Lemme, "This race started it all for us at BRC, it's our baby and is very special to us!"

Race sponsor Berkshire Brewing Company provides the Steel Rail Pale Ale at the finish line. The post race celebration is great, with food vendors and live music, plan on sticking around and enjoying the afternoon at the Adams Visitor Center!

Volunteers

This race wouldn't be possible if not for the volunteers who come out to help. Each year we need 50 volunteers to make this race happen. Volunteers get a Race Volunteer Shirt and are invited to join us at the after race celebration.

Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you to our wonderful 2019 Sponsors

Without you we wouldn't be able to keep this thing… running.

The Steel Rail Half Marathon has donated $40,000 through the DCR's Conservation Trust
and Urban Parks Trust Fund, while helping to protect and expand the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
and the race itself helps support local businesses in Berkshire County.

A Note to Sponsors From Race Organizers Kent & Shiobbean