Bridge of Flowers Classic & 3k Charity Race

Since 1979, the Bridge of Flowers road race has been drawing hundreds of people each year to the scenic town of Shelburne Falls, MA. 

This year race is presented by Greenfield Savings Bank and supporting Dial/Self Youth and Community Services in Greenfield, MA. 

Amenities

On course music including DJ Bobby C and local musicians

Course

Mostly on scenic, rolling, well marked, paved roads.  8k Course map link here (3k follows the same first 1.8 miles of the 8k race)  Starts and finishes at in downtown Shelburne Falls, MA, 01370. Awards3K awards  & 8K awards will take place at 11:00am. Awards and post race party will held at The Blue Rock Restaurant  which is a 1/4 mile from the finish and has an amazing view of downtown and the famous glacial potholes.8K Prize money and age group awards -  Overall M/F will receive $250/$150/$100 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, with age group winners across six categories each receiving $50. There is also a $200 course record bonus if anyone runs under the 8k records of 24:25 by Lou Serafini and 28:47 from AnnMarie Tuxbury. We will also have gift cards for the top 18 and under and Franklin County finishers . 3K Prizes and age group awards. We will have local gift cards for our top overall M/F winners as well prizes for our age group winners.ResultsProvided post race by Granite State Racing Services Registration

Race registration is available online  until Wednesday, August 7th at 5pm-there is No Race Day Registration.

8K Fees (3K fees $10 less)

Through May 31

June 1- Aug 7th

Adult

$30

$35

18 and Under

$25

$25

70+

Free!

Free!

Packet pickup/Parking will be held on Friday, August 9th from 5pm-7pm and on race day from 6:45am-8:45am at the Buckland Shelburne Elementary School, 75 Mechanic Street, Shelburne Falls, MA. Race day parking is also at the Elementary school  (half mile from the start/finish area).

Optional commemorative shirts:

We are still finalizing the shirt design and options for 2024. Like last year, we plan to have a sperate link for shirt ordering that we will make available for direct orders that will be shipped to homes and not picked up in person at the race. 

We apologize, but no refunds will be available. Proceeds for the race support the non-profit DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services. More info about DIAL/SELF at www.dialself.org 

Please check out our website with any further question www.bofrace.com or email the Race Director Dan Smith @ bofracedirector@gmail.com