“To finish is to win." - Josh Billings
The 49th Great Josh Billings RunAground will be held on Sunday September, 20, 2026.
Start time is 8:30 AM at the Barrington Plaza (located at 333 Stockbridge Rd/Route 7, Great Barrington, MA).
The 2026 Josh Billings triathlon route will return to one familiar to faithful participants and spectators.
- The 27 mile bicycle leg will begin in Great Barrington and continue through Alford, West Stockbridge and Stockbridge, concluding at the Stockbridge boat ramp on Route 183.
- The paddle leg, which includes the use of canoes, kayaks, surf skis and stand up paddle boards, will launch from the Stockbridge boat ramp, circle Lake Mah-kee-nac/Stockbridge Bowl for 5 miles and transition to the running leg at the shores of Camp Mah-Kee-Nac.
- Runners will finish their 10k leg of the triathlon at the Main Gate of Tanglewood in Lenox.
- The after party and awards ceremony, referred to as "The Bash", as well as the Kids Race will be hosted at Tanglewood, in close proximity to the finish line.
For 2026, there are 39 categories for Teams, Tin competitors and Iron competitors.
Looking for a team or for someone to complete your team? Contact [email protected]
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2026 SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Friday, September 18, 2026
5:00 PM : Online Registration Closes
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM : In-Person Registration & Packet Pickup (at Arcadian Shop, 91 Pittsfield Rd./Routes 7&20, Lenox)
Sunday, September 20, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM : Last Minute Packet Pickup (Barrington Plaza, Route 7, Great Barrington)
7:30 AM : Reporting Time for Bicyclists (Barrington Plaza, Route 7, Great Barrington)
8:30 AM : Race Starts (Barrington Plaza, Route 7, Great Barrington)
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM : The Bash at Tanglewood (297 West St., Lenox)
2:00 PM : Awards Presentation & Live Band
1:00 PM : Free Kid's ½ Mile Fun Run at Tanglewood (297 West St., Lenox)
“To finish is to win." - Josh Billings