PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Sunday, May 12, the Berkshire Running Foundation will host the Mother’s Day Women’s 5K and Community 1 Mile Walk/Run at the Paterson Field House, Berkshire Community College.

All proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center to offer hope, help and healing to all experiencing or affected by domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County.

Registration fee is $15 for 1 mile / $30 for 5K. The 1 mile Community Walk/Run begins at 8:00 am followed by the 5K Women only at 8:30 am. Prizes will be awarded to the top overall finishers. Raffle features $25.00 gift cards donated by local restaurants. All registrants will have an opportunity to start a fundraising page through the Berkshire Running Foundation event page.

Started in 1977, the Mother’s Day 5K is the longest held, all female running event in the country.

"The Berkshire Running Foundation is honored to be hosting the Mother’s Day 5K. We feel it is important to give a platform to help support the services the Elizabeth Freeman Center provides for our community 24/7 and to keep this classic running event going for another year," said  Shiobbean Lemme, executive director of the Berkshire Running Foundation

For registration and further details visit https://berkshirerun.org or call Berkshire Running Center at (413) 344-4472.

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