The 47th Annual Sam Gomez Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 6th, 2025. This
year's beneficiary is No Paws Left Behind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter dedicated
to rscuing and rehoming abandoned and stray animals.
Interested in participating in the 47th annual Sam Gomez Road Race?
Sponsorship
Interested in Sponsoring the 47th annual Sam Gomez Road Race?
**Deadline is February 16th to sponsor**
SPONSORSHIPS
Individual donations are also welcomed and appreciated!
April, 2025
ITINERARY
On race day, registration and new sign-ups are open from 9:30am - 10:30am. Runners will be escorted to the starting line at 11:00am and the race will begin at 11:10am.
RACE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where can I park?
Please reference our MCLA campus map here that shows available parking on campus. This year runners and visitors can park in any available parking spaces.
When and where is check-in?
Check-in will be located on the 1st floor of the Amsler Campus Center (building #12). Check-in and registration for participants the day of will be from 9:30am-10:30am. *On-site registration will close at 10:30am to make sure runners are able to get to the starting line for the 11:10am start.
What is included with your Sam Gomez Road Race registration?
When you arrive to check in or register on the morning of the Sam Gomez Road Race, you will receive a lightweight, cotton blend t-shirt with the Sam Gomez Road Race logo at check in, and a runner's medal at the end of the race. The three overall winners from both the male and female categories will receive a Sam Gomez water bottle. T-shirt size is not guaranteed if you register after 3/2/25.
What is the route of the race?
Please find the map of Sam Gomez 5K Race here. The starting line for the race is at the corner of Church Street and Pleasant Street. *Please note that this is an open course route. Runners may make their way down to the starting line or wait for volunteers that will also lead participants down at the end of check-in at 10:30am.
How will the race be timed and where do I find my results?
You will be provided runner bibs and timing chips at check-in. Results will be available following the race and will be posted online, on the MCLA Facebook page, and the MCLA Student Government page.
The Sam Gomez Road Race is one of the oldest races in Berkshire County and has been
a successful North Adams tradition for over 40 years thanks to the generosity of our
loyal sponsors and the support of the local running community.
Sam Gomez was a professor at MCLA (then North Adams State College) and founded the school’s cross-country team. Coach Gomez believed in the importance of the relationship between the local community and MCLA. In honor of Coach Gomez and his legacy of giving back to the Berkshire community, each year SGA selects a Berkshire County charity to receive the proceeds from the race bearing Coach Gomez’ name. With the help of local sponsors, SGA has raised over $35,000 for Berkshire-based organizations for nearly 20 years!
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2025 No Paws Left Behind |
 1994 The Church Outreach to Youth Project (COTY) 1993 The Church Outreach to Youth Project (COTY) 1992 North Adams "Kid's Choice Summer Playgnd Prog 1991 The Heather Fischlein Scholarship Fund (MCLA) 1990 The Berkshire Food Project 1989 The Church Outreach to Youth Project (COTY) 1988 The Northern Berkshire United Way 1987 The Northern Berkshire United Way 1986 The Northern Berkshire United Way 1985 The Rape Crisis Center (Pittsfield) 1984 "A Child's Wish Come True |
