Welcome to the Secret Planet Miles for Music Fundraising Page
Our two favorite venues in the Valley are teaming up to fundraise for live music in the Valley, and we're here to support them. We've shared so many amazing moments together, and in this great spirit of collaboration we will share many more.
Miles for Music is more than a race or walk. It's a celebration of the artists, performances, and community spaces that bring people together and make our region such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. By literally traveling between these two nonprofit venues, participants are helping strengthen the local music ecosystem and the downtown communities it supports.
IEvery donation helps sustain the stages that Secret Planet thrives on — ensuring that we can continue gathering in the Valley for years to come.
Thank you for supporting this and being part of a community that shows up for music and each other.
xo Secret Planet
Miles For Music
This is a unique 8.1-mile point-to-point race along the scenic Norwottuck Rail Trail from Amherst to Northampton, taking place on September 13, 2026. Created by the local iconic venues, The Iron Horse and The Drake, the event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities and features multiple participation options, including the full 8.1-mile race and a 5 & 5 Relay (5 miles and 5K).
Live music performances along the course and a finish at Taste of Northampton make it part race, part music festival, while raising funds to support and strengthen the region’s vibrant local music community.
Connecting communities through music.
Miles for Music supports two beloved nonprofit venues: The Drake in Amherst and The Iron Horse in Northampton. While many people know these spaces as places to experience great live music, fewer may realize that both are nonprofit organizations working to keep music, artists, and community gathering spaces strong in the Pioneer Valley.
When music venues thrive, our downtowns thrive. Live music brings people into restaurants, shops, and small businesses, supports local jobs, and creates the kind of energy that makes our communities feel alive.
Miles for Music brings Amherst and Northampton together through a shared love of live music, strengthening the communities, venues, and downtowns that connect us.