2024 Black Dog Road Race
- Date Sun 27th October 2024
- Location Meriden, Connecticut
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the 2024 Black Dog Road Race, taking place on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, in beautiful Meriden, South Central Connecticut! This exciting event features three race options: a challenging 10K, a scenic 5K, and a free Kids Fun Run. The 10K course boasts over 750 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the most demanding in Connecticut, while the 5K offers a picturesque out-and-back route along the Merimere Reservoir.
Join us at Hubbard Park for a fantastic Halloween weekend celebration where runners of all ages can participate. The day kicks off with check-in at 7:30 am, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 am, and the 10K and 5K races starting at 9:00 am. Don't forget to wear your favorite family-friendly costume for a chance to win the costume contest! Your participation not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports local community programs. Mark your calendars and get ready to chase the legend of the Black Dog while enjoying a day of camaraderie and competition!
Join us at Hubbard Park for a fantastic Halloween weekend celebration where runners of all ages can participate. The day kicks off with check-in at 7:30 am, followed by the Kids Fun Run at 8:45 am, and the 10K and 5K races starting at 9:00 am. Don't forget to wear your favorite family-friendly costume for a chance to win the costume contest! Your participation not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports local community programs. Mark your calendars and get ready to chase the legend of the Black Dog while enjoying a day of camaraderie and competition!
Organiser's Description
_BLACK DOG ROAD RACE 5K - 10K - KIDS FUN RUN_
_The Legend of the Hanging Hills Black Dog has been around for over 100 years. __A mysterious black dog that has been spotted countless times and is said to bring good luck, bad luck, and even death! The Black Dog awaits_____
JOIN US THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT HUBBARD PARK IN MERIDEN, CT FOR THE RETURN OF THE BLACK DOG ROAD RACE!
5K: An out and back course that runs along the beautiful Merimere Reservoir. It has some rolling hills throughout the course!
10K: ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING 10K'S IN CONNECTICUT! 6.2 miles, out and back from Hubbard Park to Castle Craig! Over 750 ft of elevation in the first 3.1 miles!
FREE KIDS FUN RUN: Kids will run, jog, and walk the small loop (road) around the playscape and main parking lot area. About 4/10ths of a mile in distance.
_RUNNING FOR A PURPOSE AND OUR COMMUNITY _
Every year, our race helps benefit local programs in our area. This years benefit will be announced soon!
_ENTRY FEES_
* 10K
* Now - 8/10/2024 - $15
* Before 10/7/2024 - $25
* Before 10/26/2024 - $30
* Race Day: $40
* 5K
* Now - 8/10/2024 - $10
* Before 10/7/2024 - $20
* Before 10/26/2024 - $25
* Race Day: $30
* Kids Fun Run - Free!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Race day check in opens at 7:30 am
* 10K and 5K start - 9:00am
* Kids Fun Run - 8:45am
* Awards & Refreshments to Conclude!
AGE GROUP AWARDS
* Top 3 male and female overall winners
* Top male and female in age groups:
* 14 & Under
* 15 - 19
* 20 - 29
* 30 - 39
* 40 - 49
* 50 - 59
* 60 - 69
* 70+
COSTUME CONTEST AWARD:
To celebrate Halloween, we invite our participants to dress up in their favorite family friendly costumes!
Costume Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony following the race!
_The Legend of the Hanging Hills Black Dog has been around for over 100 years. __A mysterious black dog that has been spotted countless times and is said to bring good luck, bad luck, and even death! The Black Dog awaits_____
JOIN US THIS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT HUBBARD PARK IN MERIDEN, CT FOR THE RETURN OF THE BLACK DOG ROAD RACE!
5K: An out and back course that runs along the beautiful Merimere Reservoir. It has some rolling hills throughout the course!
10K: ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING 10K'S IN CONNECTICUT! 6.2 miles, out and back from Hubbard Park to Castle Craig! Over 750 ft of elevation in the first 3.1 miles!
FREE KIDS FUN RUN: Kids will run, jog, and walk the small loop (road) around the playscape and main parking lot area. About 4/10ths of a mile in distance.
_RUNNING FOR A PURPOSE AND OUR COMMUNITY _
Every year, our race helps benefit local programs in our area. This years benefit will be announced soon!
_ENTRY FEES_
* 10K
* Now - 8/10/2024 - $15
* Before 10/7/2024 - $25
* Before 10/26/2024 - $30
* Race Day: $40
* 5K
* Now - 8/10/2024 - $10
* Before 10/7/2024 - $20
* Before 10/26/2024 - $25
* Race Day: $30
* Kids Fun Run - Free!
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Race day check in opens at 7:30 am
* 10K and 5K start - 9:00am
* Kids Fun Run - 8:45am
* Awards & Refreshments to Conclude!
AGE GROUP AWARDS
* Top 3 male and female overall winners
* Top male and female in age groups:
* 14 & Under
* 15 - 19
* 20 - 29
* 30 - 39
* 40 - 49
* 50 - 59
* 60 - 69
* 70+
COSTUME CONTEST AWARD:
To celebrate Halloween, we invite our participants to dress up in their favorite family friendly costumes!
Costume Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony following the race!
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