2026 Spirit of Spring Tolland Road Race
- Date Sat 11th April 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Tolland, Connecticut
- Price $12.10 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 Spirit of Spring Tolland Road Race, taking place on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, in Tolland, Capitol! Celebrating 52 years of community spirit, this beloved event kicks off the Spring running season with a brand new certified 5K course that starts and finishes at Tolland High School. Runners of all ages are invited to join in the fun, with the added excitement of Kim's 1-Mile Fun Run, designed for everyone from toddlers to seasoned runners.
This year marks the third time Kim's 1-Mile will be officially timed and scored, honoring the memory of a cherished community member who inspired many with her dedication to health and fitness. Participants can compete for awards in various age categories, ensuring that all racers have a chance to shine! Plus, walkers are warmly welcomed to partake in the festivities. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring, community connection, and healthy living in Tolland. Sign up for both races together and enjoy a special discount! Join us for a day filled with goodwill, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
This year marks the third time Kim's 1-Mile will be officially timed and scored, honoring the memory of a cherished community member who inspired many with her dedication to health and fitness. Participants can compete for awards in various age categories, ensuring that all racers have a chance to shine! Plus, walkers are warmly welcomed to partake in the festivities. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring, community connection, and healthy living in Tolland. Sign up for both races together and enjoy a special discount! Join us for a day filled with goodwill, camaraderie, and the joy of running!
Organiser's Description
For 52 years, the Spirit of Spring Road Race has welcomed runners to compete in one of the first races of the Spring running season. This is the 17th year the race has been shortened to a NEW certified 5k course starting and ending at the Tolland High School. Please click HERE [https://www.spiritofspring5k.org/race-info/course-layout/] for course map!
Through the Spirit of Spring Road Race and Kims Fun Run, it is hoped that friends, family, local business employees, and folks just wanting to celebrate life and the coming of springtime, will come together to enjoy the feeling of good will that the day represents.
Kim's 1-Mile Fun Run: The year 2002 marked the first time the Spirit of Spring Race shared the road with a slightly slower-paced crowd. Grandmothers, toddlers, and couch potatoes all joined in to commemorate the life of a dear friend. Following a fatal accident on October 28th, 2001, Kim's friends and colleagues decided to hold a special event in conjunction with the Spirit of Spring Road Race so that everyone could come together to remember Kim's contributions to her community. Kim was an active participant in the Spirit of Spring Road Race and an inspiration to everyone she knew from the standpoint of staying healthy in mind and body. In October 2001 she had accomplished her personal goal of completing the Hartford half-marathon and she had dreamed of taking that accomplishment a step further in the years ahead.
Kim's 1-Mile Fun Run was started as a fun run mostly for kids. This year will be the third year that Kim's 1-Mile will be officially timed and scored. The start and finish line will be on the Tolland High School grounds.
Awards will be given to the overall top Male and overall top Female, and to the top 3 Males and top 3 Females for each age category for both the 5K and the 1-Mile. Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
You will receive a $5 discount when you sign up for both the 5K and the 1 Mile Race together.
Walkers are welcome!
Through the Spirit of Spring Road Race and Kims Fun Run, it is hoped that friends, family, local business employees, and folks just wanting to celebrate life and the coming of springtime, will come together to enjoy the feeling of good will that the day represents.
Kim's 1-Mile Fun Run: The year 2002 marked the first time the Spirit of Spring Race shared the road with a slightly slower-paced crowd. Grandmothers, toddlers, and couch potatoes all joined in to commemorate the life of a dear friend. Following a fatal accident on October 28th, 2001, Kim's friends and colleagues decided to hold a special event in conjunction with the Spirit of Spring Road Race so that everyone could come together to remember Kim's contributions to her community. Kim was an active participant in the Spirit of Spring Road Race and an inspiration to everyone she knew from the standpoint of staying healthy in mind and body. In October 2001 she had accomplished her personal goal of completing the Hartford half-marathon and she had dreamed of taking that accomplishment a step further in the years ahead.
Kim's 1-Mile Fun Run was started as a fun run mostly for kids. This year will be the third year that Kim's 1-Mile will be officially timed and scored. The start and finish line will be on the Tolland High School grounds.
Awards will be given to the overall top Male and overall top Female, and to the top 3 Males and top 3 Females for each age category for both the 5K and the 1-Mile. Age groups are as follows: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+.
You will receive a $5 discount when you sign up for both the 5K and the 1 Mile Race together.
Walkers are welcome!
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