Summit Run 5K
Race Day Weather
Mild temps, manage the hills
Runners will face a temperature range from 59°F at the start to 63°F at the finish, with light winds from the north at 7 mph. The challenging hilly course features a significant 680ft climb between miles 2 and 3, where headwinds may impact pacing. Runners should start conservatively to manage energy through the hills and remain hydrated, as humidity is moderate at 55%.
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Race Info
The Summit Run 5K climbs from Mountain Road in Hadley, Massachusetts, to the summit of Mount Holyoke inside Skinner State Park, passing the Hockanum Village turnaround near the one-mile mark before the final climb up a paved park road to the summit house, with views over the Connecticut River valley. The course was rerouted in 2025 to drop a stretch along Route 47. The race runs each September.