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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Burkeville Covered Bridge, Conway, MA, Conway MA
10K
49–67°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
44–79°F
dry
2024
49–72°F
dry
2023
56–81°F
dry
2022
45–58°F
rain
2021
53–59°F
rain
2020
38–61°F
dry
2019
43–56°F
dry
2018
56–76°F
rain
2017
47–78°F
dry
2016
53–62°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
For 2026 the Covered Bridge Classic 10K welcomes participants from the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club (SMAC) Race Series. This is a charity event supporting the FOH.
Registration Details
- Pre-registered Participants: All pre-registered participants will receive a pair of socks from SockGuy (some of previous year's model and newly ordered).
- Day-of Registration: Available and accepts ONLY CASH/ CHECK (payment to ‘Festival of the Hills’) - no electronic payment (Venmo etc) accepted.
- Registration Deadline: Day-of Reg closes at 9:40 SHARP to allow racers/ staff 20 minutes to get to the start line.
- Travel Time: Allow enough time to walk/jog the roughly 1-mile to the start line at the covered bridge.
Facilities
- Restroom Availability: Note that porta potties are located across from the registration table/finish line but not at the start.
- Race Format: This is a point to point race (start/finish are NOT in the same location).
- Gear Transportation: If you wish for a backpack to be transported from Start area to Finish line, a pickup truck will be available to do so at the start.
- Items Transportation: This will allow you to remove any (extra/warm, dry) clothing at the start or send other items (water bottle, food, etc) from the start to the finish where you can pick them up.
Parking Information
BE ADVISED: PARKING HAS CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS - SEE FESTIVAL OF THE HILLS WEBSITE FOR DESCRIPTION.
More Information
For additional details, visit the official race page.
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