Tails & Trails State Forest Run

Tails & Trails State Forest Run

Tails & Trails State Forest Run takes place in Pittsfield State Park at the Lulu Brook Parking Area, 1041 Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA. The event offers multiple trail distances on natural terrain through wooded sections and pine stands.

Distances

• 50K
• 25K
• 5 Miler

The course begins with about 0.1 mile on paved Circuit Road before entering single track with rolling hills, rocks, and roots. The route passes Whirlpool Ravine and follows a section called Beaver Tail to Beaver Pond. Flowy mountain bike trails lead through aromatic pine trees to an aid station on Churchill Street. The final two miles of the loop feature flow sections, large boulders, and some novelty stuffed animals placed in the woods.

There are two aid stations on the loop, including a larger start/finish aid station. A time cutoff governs the last lap, which gives roughly 8 to 9 hours to complete the 50K. All finishers will receive an award of some sort. Multiple campsites with showers and bathrooms are available in Pittsfield State Forest; participants are responsible for booking those sites.

The race is organized by the Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS), a 501c3 founded in 2013. Proceeds primarily support three regional animal rescue organizations: Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary, No Paws Left Behind, and Berkshire Bird Paradise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.