Free to Run Trail Race (50 Miles, 50K, 25K, 15K)

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The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS) is excited to announce new distances and a whole new course for the 2023 BURCS Free to Run Trail Races;

Distances: 15k/25k/50k/50 mile
Start Times: 50 Miler, 6:00AM. All other distances, 8:00 AM
Location*: Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield MA.*
Course*: New course for 2023! This is designed to be BURCS most challenging, technically demanding race. The course features long climbs, fast descents, and beautiful scenery. We are excited to show off even more of the wonderful Pittsfield State Forest to our running community.*
The race course is now a bit longer than in previous years, allowing ultrarunners to complete either a 50k or a 50-miler. The new race course is a double-loop, combining for approximately 15.5 miles and 3000 feet of vertical gain. The "Pine Mountain Loop" is about 9 miles long, consisting of climbs to Pine Mountain, Tower Mountain, and Berry Hill. This loop features several breathtaking vistas, a fun section along the Taconic Crest Trail, and a fast, winding descent back to the start/finish line. The "Honwee Loop" is approximately 6.5 miles long, climbing the gorgeous Lulu Brook trail back to the Taconic Crest Trail. This loop features a fast descent along Daniels Brook and along smooth double-track back to the start-finish line.
15k runners will complete the "Pine Mountain Loop." 25k runners will complete both the "Pine Mountain" and "Honwee" loops one time, and 50k runners will complete both loops twice. 50 mile runners will complete each loop three times, plus begin the race with a modest out-and-back along the Circuit Road.