Pittsfield Mayor’s Fitness Challenge
Physical Activity Resource Guide
Following this guide are calendars with physical activity opportunities lead by local certified fitness
instructors and community members! Please use this guide for further information on events listed
on the calendar. All of these events can count as points you are looking to collect for daily physical
activity throughout the challenge.
PLEASE know that you can be doing your own group physical activity of your choice outside of these
to earn points as well!
HAVE FUN!
Downtown Pittsfield Farmer’s Market
Saturdays beginning May 13 (through October 14) at the First Street Common and Parking Lot
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
http://farmersmarketpittsfield.org/
Berkshire Family YMCA (Pittsfield Branch) Fitness Classes Punch Card
The first 200 registered Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Participants will receive a punch card for the Berkshire
Family YMCA (Pittsfield Branch) that will be valid for 10 free visits including classes of your choosing
throughout the challenge ($100 value). There are several classes to choose from each week!
Mondays – Low Intensity Cardio w/Weights at 3:00 pm
Tuesdays – Kettlebell/Stretch at 6:00 am
Wednesdays – Bootcamp at 12:30 pm & Yoga at 6:30 pm
Thursdays – Zumba at 6:30 pm
Fridays – Insanity at 12:30 pm
Saturday - Tabata at 8:00 am
Pittsfield Branch: 292 North Street
413-499-7650 x111 or www.berkshirefamilyymca.org
Nature Trails Walk: Hebert Arboretum
Saturdays May 20, June 17 or July 15th, 11:00 am
Springside Park (874 North Street)
413-443-5348 or www.hebertarboretum.org
Free Yoga Class
Join Lawrence Carroll as he teaches a free yoga class. Participants will be asked to show their challenge
tracker
Sundays throughout the challenge, 8:00 am
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness
55 North St. Suite 201
413-212-2030
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Steel Rail ½ Marathon: Berkshire Running Center
May 21st
This 13.1 mile run begins at the Berkshire Mall in Lanesboro, Rt. 8 and finishes at the Visitor Center in
Adams
Race start time will be 9:30 AM - LIMITED TO FIRST 750 registered runners
www.berkshirerunningcenter.com
Free De-Stress Yoga Class
Join Regina Burgio as she teaches a free yoga class. Participants will be asked to show their challenge
tracker
Wednesdays throughout the challenge, 12:00 pm
Berkshire Yoga Dance and Fitness, 55 North St. Suite 201
Community Bike Ride: City of Pittsfield Recreation Program
Come join us for a leisurely, scenic bike ride from the Controy Pavilion to Pittsfield State Forest and back
along the same roads; just under 6 miles round trip! Free & kid friendly! Police escort to be provided. On
site bike maintenance to be provided by Berkshire Bike and Board
New - obstacle course & bike limbo before and after the ride!
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Ride begins at 10:00 am, registration begins at 9:30 am
Controy Pavilion on Onota Lake at Burbank Park
499-9370
Morningside Pride Night: Morningside Initiative & Morningside School
Free activities, resources fair in the gym, Take Pride in Morningside Walk and more!
Wednesday, May 31 4:30 to 7:30 pm
Morningside Community School, 100 Burbank Street
First Friday Artswalk
Over a dozen venues, including galleries, shops and restaurants, feature new art each month in downtown
Pittsfield. Enjoy dozens of art shows, receptions and events each month year round
First Fridays of each month, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Learn to Row: Berkshire Rowing & Sculling (BRASS)
Free annual one-day introduction to the sport of sculling with experienced coaches and members.
Saturday, June 3
2 Sessions: 8:00-9:45 am or 10:00-11:45 am
Onota Lake, Burbank Park
Signups are first come, first serve.
Register online: www.berkshirerowing.com
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Wellness Talks
Monday, June 5th 7pm to 8pm with Lawrence Carroll “The Ten Second Meditation”
Monday, June 12th 7pm to 8pm with Anna Gershenson “Easy Fruit and Vegetable Recipes”
Monday, June 19th 7pm to 8pm with Lisa Laramy “Fitness for Life”
Monday, June 26th 7pm to 8pm with Jennifer Ward “Beyond Calories”
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave
Register at www.pittsfieldlibrary.org with a library card or 413-499-9480
Charity Chug Run 5K
Saturday, June 10th, Race begins at 12:15 PM
Day of Registration and pick up will be at the First Street Common
For more information: www.berkshirebeerfest.com/chug-run-5k.html
Kiwanis Bike Rodeo & Safety Day: Kiwanis Club of Pittsfield
An event for children and families to visit different organizations from the community, go through a bike
course, and get their bikes checked
Sunday, June 11th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
First Street Common
www.pittsfieldkiwanis.org
3rd Thursday: City of Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development
Outdoor street festival that runs each third Thursday evening of each month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in
Downtown Pittsfield.
June 15 - Healthy Pittsfield themed including the Green Mile Road Race
July 20 – Mayor’s Fitness Challenge Celebration will occur
www.discoverpittsfield.com
Outdoor Yoga at Springside Park
Join Lawrence Carroll as he teaches a free outdoor yoga class!
Monday, June 19th at 6:30 pm
Springside Park, 874 North Street
413-212-2030
Berkshire Mountain Bike Training Series: Berkshire Cycling Association
FREE events for men, women, and children on Tuesday Evenings, June 20 thru August
5:45 pm
Springside Park (874 North Street)
For more information: www.berkshiremtb.com
Berkshire Family YMCA 10K
The Berkshire Family YMCA Miles that Matter 10K starts and ends at the Adams Visitor Center, and will be
followed by a family day with kids’ tie dye dash, water safety table, face painting, obstacle course and food.
Saturday, July 15th at 9:00 am
www.berkshirefamilyymca.org
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