Summit Run 5K
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Summit Run 5K
The Summit Run 5K is an annual 5 kilometer road race that finishes at the summit of Mt Holyoke. The event has been held for over four decades and is organized by the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club as part of the SMAC Race Series. It is open to runners and walkers and is endorsed by the New England 65 Plus Runners Club.
Registration opens in June 2027. Discounts are available for SMAC members and for participants age 65 and older, and race day registration is offered. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to the Kestrel Land Trust. Results are provided by a timing company with instant finish results, and official results are posted on the SMAC results page.
The course was redesigned recently to remove the Route 47 section and to increase scenic sections. The route begins with a short 0.4 mile uphill on Mountain Road, then a 0.6 mile gentle downhill on Old Mountain Road to the mile 1 turn around. Runners return uphill past historic homes, pass through the Skinner State Park gate, and reach a water stop near mile 2. The final mile is a sustained climb of about 800 feet on paved road to the summit finish.
Race amenities include custom technical shirts for registrations by August 30, a halfway water stop, post race refreshments, and awards presented at the summit finish line. Awards include age group prizes for male and female finishers and apple pie prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
