The Red Lion Inn Roaring 5K
Sunday • October 26, 2025
*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN*
Race Start Time:
- 9:00 AM
- Race group photo on the Red Lion Inn Porch at 8:50AM – Costumes ENCOURAGED!
Registration & Fees:
- $35
- FREE – 5K Berkshire County Students K-12 (Ages 0 to 18)
- There is an online processing fee. NO REFUNDS/DEFERMENTS
- Day of registration in the Red Lion Inn from 7:00AM-8:30AM.
Race Perks:
- Shirts to the first 200 registered runners (sizes NOT guaranteed)
- Post-race beverages and a hot oatmeal bar for registered runners/walkers in the Red Lion Inn Courtyard following the run.
- Raffle with great prizes from Berkshire Running Center, Township Four, The Red Lion Inn, Naumkeag, CATA original artwork and much more!
- Benefits CATA – Community Access to the Arts
More Race Info
Race Course
Before the Roaring 5K starts, there will be a group photo on the Red Lion Inn Porch at 8:50 AM – Costumes ENCOURAGED!
The event will start at the Red Lion Inn and the course will bring runners through the grounds of Naumkaeg on the last day of the Pumpkin Show! Participants will be reminded that this is a race and will be instructed to continually move through the grounds of Naumkeag – you will not be allowed to stop and gather. Thank you!
Bib Pick Up
Berkshire Running Center
Located in Allendale Underground Shopping Center
5 Cheshire Rd Suite 119
Pittsfield, MA 01201
- Saturday, October 25 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm
- Day of race registration and bib pick up will be in the Red Lion Inn from 7:30AM-8:30AM.
Prizes | Awards
Prizes will be awarded for overall top 3 male and female finishers* and for top finishers in each age category (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
* Overall winners will get 2 tickets to the Winter Lights Show and each division winner will receive 1 ticket to the Winter Lights Show!
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony will take place at 10:30AM
The awards ceremony will take place at 10:30AM
CATA Raffle
- Tickets are $5 each OR 5 for $20
- Tickets are available at Berkshire Running Center and on the day of at the event.
- Raffles will be drawn around 11:00AM.
- You do not need to be present to win.
Directions | Parking
The Roaring 5K starts at The Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262. Park on Main Street, Town Hall or at the overflow parking lot on Pine Street.
Runners & Spectators Please Note
No Dogs or Pets
Due to safety concerns, no dogs or pets are allowed in the race.
- Headphone are potentially hazardous as you are limiting your ability to be aware of what is around you, course marshals, bikes, pedestrians and other traffic. For reasons stated we discourage the wearing of headphones.
- Wheelchairs and other disabled push strollers are welcomed. To help accommodate your needs, please contact us and let us know you are coming and we can help with any accommodations you require.
- SPECATATORS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE AND ENTER THE CHUTE TO FOLLOW YOUR RUNNER.
Toilets & Water Stops
- There will be restrooms and port-a-potties at the start/finish.
- There will be a water station at start/finish.
The Fine Print
Refunds
No refunds under any circumstances, including event cancellation or postponement.
Events are planned and paid for months in advance of the actual date. IF our event is canceled or postponed because of weather, pandemics, or other forces beyond our control, we won’t be able to provide refunds. In these rare situations, we’ll convert the race to a virtual one and mail you your full race goodie bag.
Due to regulations changes may be made to the course or race details for the safety of our participants and staff. Any changes will be communicated prior to the event via email, on our social media platforms, and on our website.
DESCRIPTION
The Red Lion Inn works with Berkshire Running Foundation and Naumkaeg to offer this annual event to benefit the great work at CATA – Community Access to the Arts. This organization nurtures and celebrates the creativity of people with disabilities through the arts.