12th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race & Fun Run
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Weatogue, Connecticut
- Price $17.40 - $25.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community at the 12th Annual Run Back to School 5K, 1 Mile Race, and Fun Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025! Taking place in the beautiful Weatogue area of Capitol, this event is perfect for families, friends, and runners of all ages. Lace up your running shoes and join us for an invigorating experience that promotes healthy habits while supporting the students of Latimer Lane School.
The day kicks off with the Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the 1 Mile Race at 10:00 AM, and the main 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Participants who register by September 1 will receive a stylish t-shirt, with the option to purchase additional shirts. Proceeds from this event go directly back to enhancing the school’s Physical Education Program, helping to provide vital resources and activities for students. Join us for a memorable day that emphasizes the importance of health and wellness in our community while making a positive impact on our local schools!
The day kicks off with the Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the 1 Mile Race at 10:00 AM, and the main 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Participants who register by September 1 will receive a stylish t-shirt, with the option to purchase additional shirts. Proceeds from this event go directly back to enhancing the school’s Physical Education Program, helping to provide vital resources and activities for students. Join us for a memorable day that emphasizes the importance of health and wellness in our community while making a positive impact on our local schools!
Organiser's Description
HEALTHY BODIES SUPPORT HEALTHY MINDS! GRAB YOUR RUNNING SHOES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND PARTICIPATE IN AN INVIGORATING, SAFE, AND FAMILY FRIENDLY RUN IN THE LATIMER LANE SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY BACK TO THE SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS AND PROVIDE ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LATIMER LANE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. PREVIOUS RACE PROCEEDS HAVE PURCHASED A GAGA PIT, SLEDS, A MAP FOR THE PRIMARY PLAYGROUND, A BASKETBALL HOOP, A CLIMBING TOWER, AND BALLS FOR EACH OF THE CLASSES (TO NAME A FEW).
AS A REMINDER TO THOSE PARTICIPATING, OUR RACE LARGELY FOCUSES ON PROMOTING HEALTHY HABITS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE LARGE PORTION ON YOUNGER AGES WHO RECEIVE AWARDS UPON COMPLETION. THE RACE DIRECTOR CHOOSES AGE CATEGORIES TO REFLECT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING. WHILE WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION FROM THE LARGER COMMUNITY, PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND AS YOU REGISTER.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2025, THE LATIMER LANE SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) WILL HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL RUN BACK TO SCHOOL 5K, 1 MILE, & FUN RUN. THE MISSION OF THIS COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT IS TO ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE RUNNING AND THE BENEFITS IT CAN BRING TO THEIR LIFE.
*REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS START AT 9:00!
FUN RUN:
START TIME IS 9:30 (STARTING LOCATION TBA). CALLING ALL KIDS!! THE FUN RUN COURSE IS BACK, AND WE'VE GOT LOTS PLANNED THIS YEAR.
* All participants that register by 9/1/25 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
5K RACE:
START TIME IS 10:30 AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LATIMER LANE ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD. SAME COURSE AS LAST YEAR WHICH WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
* All participants that register by 9/1/2025 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
1 MILE RACE:
NOT QUITE READY TO RUN A 3.1? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH OUR NEW 1 MILE RUN! START TIME IS 10AM. THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
* All participants that register by 9/1/2025 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
T-SHIRT ONLY:
WANT TO BUY A T-SHIRT (OR MANY T-SHIRTS!) WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT? LOOKING TO BUY MORE COOL T-SHIRTS? THIS YEAR YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE T-SHIRTS WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. MAKE SURE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER BY 9/1/25 AT 3PM. CHECK IT OUT IN THE STORE TAB!
Donations: If you would like to make a donation, please go to the donation tab at the top of the page. Thank you!
Questions about RBTS? Email: [email protected]
Post your pictures on our Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/RunBacktoSchoolLatimerLane/ AND https://www.facebook.com/groups/LatimerLanePTO
Make sure to scroll down on this page after you register to get your 5K map! V
AS A REMINDER TO THOSE PARTICIPATING, OUR RACE LARGELY FOCUSES ON PROMOTING HEALTHY HABITS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES. THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE LARGE PORTION ON YOUNGER AGES WHO RECEIVE AWARDS UPON COMPLETION. THE RACE DIRECTOR CHOOSES AGE CATEGORIES TO REFLECT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING. WHILE WE ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION FROM THE LARGER COMMUNITY, PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND AS YOU REGISTER.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2025, THE LATIMER LANE SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) WILL HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL RUN BACK TO SCHOOL 5K, 1 MILE, & FUN RUN. THE MISSION OF THIS COMMUNITY WIDE EVENT IS TO ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL ABILITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE RUNNING AND THE BENEFITS IT CAN BRING TO THEIR LIFE.
*REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS START AT 9:00!
FUN RUN:
START TIME IS 9:30 (STARTING LOCATION TBA). CALLING ALL KIDS!! THE FUN RUN COURSE IS BACK, AND WE'VE GOT LOTS PLANNED THIS YEAR.
* All participants that register by 9/1/25 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
5K RACE:
START TIME IS 10:30 AT THE TOP OF THE HILL, AT THE INTERSECTION OF LATIMER LANE ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW ROAD. SAME COURSE AS LAST YEAR WHICH WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
* All participants that register by 9/1/2025 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
1 MILE RACE:
NOT QUITE READY TO RUN A 3.1? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH OUR NEW 1 MILE RUN! START TIME IS 10AM. THE 1 MILE COURSE WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
* All participants that register by 9/1/2025 at 3pm will receive a t-shirt. There is an option to buy additional T-shirts during checkout process.
T-SHIRT ONLY:
WANT TO BUY A T-SHIRT (OR MANY T-SHIRTS!) WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT? LOOKING TO BUY MORE COOL T-SHIRTS? THIS YEAR YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE T-SHIRTS WITHOUT REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT. MAKE SURE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER BY 9/1/25 AT 3PM. CHECK IT OUT IN THE STORE TAB!
Donations: If you would like to make a donation, please go to the donation tab at the top of the page. Thank you!
Questions about RBTS? Email: [email protected]
Post your pictures on our Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/RunBacktoSchoolLatimerLane/ AND https://www.facebook.com/groups/LatimerLanePTO
Make sure to scroll down on this page after you register to get your 5K map! V
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