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Sweltering Summer Ultra

Name: Sweltering Summer Ultra
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-09
Location: Pittsfield

Pittsfield, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Sweltering Summer Ultra is an annual running event held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, featuring an 8-hour race on a certified dirt and cinder track. Participants can run or walk as many laps as they choose, with a total of 74 laps required for marathon completion. The event includes a unique aid station setup, allowing runners to quickly refill their bottles and enjoy refreshments like ice pops and pizza. Proceeds benefit the AYJ Fund, supporting children with cancer. Awards are given for overall and age division champions, and volunteers are welcomed to assist with various race operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Pittsfield

Race information

Website Registration

8 hr

8-Hour

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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