BHS Opens Registration for Annual Fourth of July 5K Race

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Registration has begun for the highly popular annual Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Race, held just prior to the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.

In 2025 over 1,300 runners participated in the 5K, which runs along the parade route in downtown Pittsfield.

Registration is $35 for adult runners who register prior to July 1, and $40 for adult  registration on July 2 or 3. Online registration is open and can be completed by visiting www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/bhs5k. As with the 2025 BHS 5K, children in Berkshire County schools from K-12 can register and race for free through June 30. In 2025, over 370 children ran in the 5K, at no charge.

Berkshire Health Systems thanks our many race sponsors, who are covering the cost of children’s registration, including: Ashley Associates, LLC; B and G Restaurant Supply; Barile Environmental Inc.; BBE Office Interiors; Berkshire Community College; Greylock Federal Credit Union; Guardian Life; Hillcrest Educational Centers; Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners, Inc.; J.H. Maxymillian, Inc.; John’s Excavation; Lipton Energy; MacFarlane Office Products, Inc.; Moresi and Associates and Shields Health.

The BHS Fourth of July 5K Race starts at 9 am sharp on the July, 4, ending at Wahconah Park.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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