Northampton 5K Cross Country Races

SMAC’s annual 5K Cross-Country Race weekly series starts up on the first Tuesday in April, and is held on the 5K XC course near the Community Gardens on Burts Pit Road in Northampton. The races continue weekly through the last Tuesday in August.

photo by Jim Powers–A scene from the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club’s weekly cross-country race in Northampton, Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

In the grand tradition of cross-country running we hold our race regardless of the weather. We will consider canceling if temperatures are above 99 at start time and if there is lightning we will delay the start.

• The start time for every race is 6:30 p.m.
•  Cost is $7 cash – Day of Registration Only
  • Just show up on Tuesday – No pre-registering or sign-ups
  • Credit card, Apple/Google Pay accepted $7.50
• Participants under 17 run for free.
• Season’s Pass available – Save $54!
  • Buy Now at https://www.runreg.com/noho-5k-seasons-pass
• For further Information, please text Kathie at (413) 522-2723.

The course is an accurately measured 5 km cross-country course that runs through beautiful fields and woods. The starting area is located just past the Northampton Community Gardens on Burts Pit Road, one mile from the center of town.

We have averaged 70+ finishers/race.

course map

Strava Map link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3138854693766957274

2026 NOHO 5K XC Race Series – Standings 

Weekly Results

Results are also listed on the SMAC Webscorer Page: https://www.webscorer.com/SMAC-Races