Steel Rail Race

Road Running covering 8 km to 42.2 km in Pittsfield (Massachusetts, United States)

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United StatesShow on map(42.4882° N, 73.2033° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Steel Rail Race is an endurance sporting event in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, City Run.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 4.97 mi (8 km, +36 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (steelrailraces.com).

Official website

Steel Rail Race in Pittsfield (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road City Run

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	173 m - 253 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	176 m - 216 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 4.97 mi	Road Running	8 km	+36 m	179 m - 194 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

173 m - 253 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 253 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 173 m to 253 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 253 m·at 24.4 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Steel Rail Race take place?

Steel Rail Race takes place in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, US (start area at coordinates 42.4882° N, 73.2033° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Steel Rail Race?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 4.97 mi (8 km, +36 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Steel Rail Race?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 173 m and 253 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Steel Rail Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (steelrailraces.com).