75 Mechanic St, Shelburne Falls MA
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Since 1979, the Bridge of Flowers road race has been drawing hundreds of people each year to the scenic town of Shelburne Falls, MA.
This year race is presented by Greenfield Savings Bank and supporting Dial/Self Youth and Community Services in Greenfield, MA.
DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services will continue to be the fiscal sponsor for the 2025 race as well as the primary non-profit beneficiary. DIAL/SELF is a community-based non-profit agency that has been serving the youth and communities of Western MA since 1977. They provide a wide array of services that foster youth empowerment and community service. DIAL/SELF helps young people increase their personal and community strengths and develop autonomy by connecting them with housing, income, education and civic opportunities.
Amenities
Course
Race registration is available online until Wednesday, August 5th at 5pm-there is No Race Day Registration.
8K Fees (3K fees $10 less) | Through 5/31 | Through 6/30 | Through 8/5 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adult | $40 | $45 | $50 |
18 and Under | $30 | $30 | $30 |
70+ | Free! | Free! | Free! |
Packet pickup/Parking will be held on Friday, August 7th from 5pm-7pm and on race day from 6:45am-8:45am at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School, 75 Mechanic Street, Shelburne Falls, MA. Race day parking is also at the Elementary school (half mile from the start/finish area).
Commemorative shirts:
As this event is a Fundraiser for DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services, We are encouraging event participants to opt in to the fundraising option and have a custom fundraising page setup. Any runner who has raised at least $50 by July 10th will have an option to have a T-shirt waiting for them at the post race area on race day. Anyone who raises $250 by July 10th will also have the option for a race sweatshirt. Fundraising will be open through the end of August, and anyone who reaches the fundraising goals between 7/10 and 8/31 will have the option to have shirts mailed to them.
We apologize, but no refunds will be available. Proceeds for the race support the non-profit DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services. More info about DIAL/SELF at www.dialself.org
Please check out our website with any further question www.bofrace.com or email the Race Director, Phil Ringwood @ bofracedirector@gmail.com