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‘JOSH STORIES‘
Send your stories and photos to abby@joshbillings.com
News, Updates & Events
- We have a new Race Director! In case you missed the article in the Berkshire Eagle – The Josh Billings RunAground has its new Race Director in Abby Chaput | Local Sports | berkshireeagle.com
- IMPORTANT NOTE–The 2023 Josh finish and Bash will be at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac. All parking is at the Lions Gate lot on Hawthorne Rd. There is NO parking at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac and NO dogs.
- Great PHOTOS of the 2022 JOSH by Brad and Beth Herder
The Josh: Sunday, September 10, 2023 RACE STARTS At 9:30am
- Bike Leg: 27 miles from Great Barrington to Stockbridge Bowl
- Paddle Leg: 5 mile canoe/kayak/SUP around Stockbridge Bowl
- Run Leg: 6.4 mile run around the lake to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac
- The Bash at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac with Live band, vendors, Josh awards
- Kids Race: 2pm at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac (FREE but must pre-register at the Arcadian Shop on Sat or at the Berkshire United Way booth at the Bash). All kids will receive a Josh medal. See schedule for more information.
Important Road Closure Information
- Rt 183 will be closed from 8:30 am and will reopen at 2 pm.
- Hawthorne road will close at 9 am and reopen at 2 pm. You will need to park in the Lionsgate lot by 9 am and walk through the path to the Camp or wait until the roads reopen. The path will be clearly marked and easy to follow.
- All parking is at the Lions Gate lot. No parking at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac and NO dogs.
Important Updates
- Please be respectful of Camp Mah-Kee-Nac and do not enter while training for the Josh during the summer.
- Packet Pickup is on Saturday from 12-4:00 at the Arcadian Shop.
- Iron man clinic is at 2pm at the Arcadian Shop in the café.
- Any changes to your team can be made on Saturday at the packet pickup.
- Registration is open on https://www.Active.com
Other Information
- Instagram…Use #joshbillingstri and send us your Josh photos! Tag us in the posts and we’ll feature the photos on our page
- Clinic dates for 2023 will be posted for paddling, running and biking in early summer-go to the page on ‘Clinics” to find dates and times.
- For updates, news, photos, more videos of the Josh races, ‘friend’ the Josh Billings page on Facebook or follow us on Instagram (joshbillingstri)-This is the best way to get Josh updates.
- Here’s a video of the Josh bike route. Thanks to Kevin Mitts for posting the video.