Join Mass Audubon, recreational runners, and outdoors lovers at the 8th annual Wild Thing 5k/10k Trail Race and 5k Walk at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s extensive education programs and conservation efforts throughout Berkshire County.

The races and walk will begin at 9:00 AM at Pleasant Valley on West Mountain Road in Lenox. The 5k and 10k routes feature the single-track trails and scenic carriage roads of nearby Kennedy Park. All racers and walkers are invited to a post-race celebration outside Pleasant Valley’s big red barn to enjoy light refreshments. During this time, prizes will be awarded to top winners and runners-up of the 10k and 5k races.

All race participants will receive a tote bag from Blue Q and are eligible to win prizes donated by local businesses. The first 350 participants will receive a limited edition Wild Thing sticker.

ENTRY FEE: $30 if registered by Thursday, June 1; $35 until June 22; $40 for day-of registrations. Runners 12 years old and under are $10; 13-18 y/0 are $20. Race day registration will be held in person from 7 AM – 8 AM only.

For more information, to register online, or to sign up to volunteer, visit: www.massaudubon.org/wildthing