Summit Run 5K
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warm finish ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 59°F at the start to a warm 72°F by the finish. With a max wind of 7 mph, light headwinds will challenge runners in the early miles and again from miles 21-25. It's advisable to start conservatively to manage the heat, particularly during the 313ft climb from mile 13 to 17, and stay hydrated throughout the race.
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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.