Wild Thing 10K/5K Trail Race and 5K Walk
in Kennedy Park, Lenox on Saturday, June 22 at 9 AM
A fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s conservation and environmental education programming in Berkshire County.
Race Start:
9am at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, Ma 01240
Prizes:
You don’t have to be a top racer to win a prize! Bib numbers will be drawn at random to win
great prizes donated by local businesses. The top finishers in the 5K and 10K races will receive prizes along with the “best dressed wildlife” runners.
Race Information:
Wild Thing is a wooded trail run in Kennedy Park starting and ending at Mass Audubon’s
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Kennedy Park is the perfect location for a trail race, with
almost 15 miles of trails through hardwood forests and scenic views of the Berkshires. The racegoes through carriage roads and single-track trails with a variety of elevation in both the 10K and 5K distances. The 5K course is great for both runners and walkers. Runners can challenge themselves with the longer 10K distance. Join us for the post-race celebration in the big red barn.
This is a fundraising event to support Mass Audubon’s conservation and environmental
education programming in Berkshire County.

The race will be capped at 300 runners. Register early to guarantee a spot!
*Online registration closes on June 19 at 6 PM.

In-person registration only at Pleasant Valley on June 20 and June 21.
Need help with registration? Email berkshires@massaudubon.org
Entry Prices:
Wild Thing Adult Entry Price (10K, 5K race and 5K Walk):
$30 before 6/1
$35 from 6/1 through 6/19

$40 after 6/19 (in-person registration only)
*Service fee added to online registrations for credit card processing.

Wild Thing Youth Entry Price (10K, 5K race and 5K Walk):Price Adjusts on Check Out 
$5 for youth 12 and under
$10 for youth ages 13-18

Packet Pickup:
Packet Pickup and ‘last minute’ registration will be at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472
West Mountain Rd, Lenox, Ma 01240
Friday, June 21 from 3pm to 6pm
Saturday, June 22 from 7am to 8am
Day of Race What to Expect:
On-site parking is limited so please arrive early. Parking is available in the parking lot and
alongside one side of the road.
Race check-in is inside the big Red Barn. Accessible restrooms are available including family and all gender restrooms.
Starting line is located just outside the barn. Finish line is the same location.

There is one water station along the 5k course (runners pass twice) and three water stations
along the 10k course. Water, Gatorade and light snacks available at the finish line. There is a
refillable water bottle station available near the restrooms.
Spectators are welcome along the course and start/finish area at Pleasant Valley. Dogs are
allowed within Kennedy Park but please no dogs at Pleasant Valley start/finish area.
Awards and random giveaway prizes will be announced approximately 10:30am. Runners must be
present to win a random giveaway prize.
For more information and to plan your visit go to MassAudubon.org/PleasantValley.