2026 Berkshire Pride 5k & 1 Mile Walk

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The Berkshire Pride 5K and 1 mile Walk kicks off Pride Month for the City of Pittsfield. It serves as a fundraiser for Berkshire Pride and supports the Pride Festival that takes place at the First Street Common.

Berkshire Pride is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The mission is to provide safe spaces and events where LGBTQIA+ community members can live and thrive as their authentic selves, not only during Pride Month, but throughout the year.

Berkshire Pride Fest is the Berkshires’ annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival & Parade. Started in 2017, Berkshire Pride welcomes over 1,000 members of the LGBTQIA+ community in The Berkshires and beyond. Every June, with community partners, they come together to show their pride, celebrate successes, and stand in solidarity for the marginalized.

Run Pick of the Month – Maine Coast Marathon, Half and 5K

Run where the land meets the sea and experience the rugged beauty of New England in May 2026.

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The course is a runner’s paradise, winding past pristine white-sandy beaches and tranquil marshlands that offer breathtaking coastal views at every mile.

But the experience doesn't end at the finish line. Join the official after-party at Wells Harbor Community Park.

Celebrate your victory with delicious snacks, live music, and, for runners 21 and over, two complimentary beers! It’s the perfect way to toast your accomplishment by the water.

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