Sweltering Summer 8-Hour
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Sweltering Summer 8-Hour takes place at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on August 7, 2027, starting at 7:00 a.m. Participants run or walk as many laps as they like on a certified dirt and cinder track.
The event features chip timing and awards for the top runners. Every participant receives a handmade medal, a T-shirt, a mug and stickers.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Pittsfield.
Steel Rail Race
May 16, 2027 · Pittsfield, MA · 3 mi away
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Steel Rail Half Marathon
May 16, 2027 · Lanesborough, MA · 5 mi away
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Veterans in Motion 5K - MA
May 1, 2027 · Williamsburg, MA · 28 mi away
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Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon
Apr 10, 2027 · Albany, NY · 30 mi away
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UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
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Western Mass Mothers Day Half Marathon
May 9, 2027 · Whately, MA · 31 mi away
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