PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Drivers on Route 8 should expect minor delays on Sunday morning from the MountainOne Steel Rail Races on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail.

 

The event includes a marathon, half marathon and 8K distance on the bike path starting and finishing in Pittsfield while covering the distance to the end of the trail in Adams and back.

 

Runners will be crossing Route 8, Church St and Harbor Rd. in Cheshire; Harmony St, Depot St, Hoosac and Cook Streets in Adams.

 

The Rt 8 Connector Road in Lanesborough also will be closed to thru traffic. 

 

Expected delays will be from 7:30A a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

The races are sponsored by MountainOne and produced by Berkshire Running Foundation, and proceeds from the race will go to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail maintenance and expansion.

 

Race organizers have almost 500 runners registered, which is the race capacity.

 

For information on the event contact Race Director Shiobbean Lemme at director@berkshirerun.org.