50th Annual Rooster Run
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Newtown, Connecticut
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to join the excitement at the 50th Annual Rooster Run, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in beautiful Newtown, Western Connecticut! This vibrant event features a certified 5K course and a challenging 10K route, perfect for both seasoned runners and those just starting out. For the little ones, there's the adorable Little Chicks Dash, a 100-yard dash that promises fun and smiles for all ages.
Participants can pick up their t-shirts and bibs starting June 10th at the Fairfield Hills Community Center, ensuring everyone is ready for race day. With prizes for the top male and female finishers in various age categories for the 5K, as well as awards for the top overall finishers in the 10K, there's plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! The Rooster Run not only promises a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie but also benefits the Newtown Scholarship Association, making it a meaningful way to support the youth in the community. Don’t miss out—register online by midnight on June 14th before prices increase, and be part of this incredible celebration of health, community, and giving back!
Participants can pick up their t-shirts and bibs starting June 10th at the Fairfield Hills Community Center, ensuring everyone is ready for race day. With prizes for the top male and female finishers in various age categories for the 5K, as well as awards for the top overall finishers in the 10K, there's plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! The Rooster Run not only promises a fantastic day of fitness and camaraderie but also benefits the Newtown Scholarship Association, making it a meaningful way to support the youth in the community. Don’t miss out—register online by midnight on June 14th before prices increase, and be part of this incredible celebration of health, community, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
_T SHIRT AND BIB AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP BEGINNING MONDAY JUNE 10TH UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH UNTIL 4 PM. BETWEEN 8 AM TO 4:00 PM ONLY! WE ARE LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD HILLS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 8 SIMPSON STREET. UNABLE TO PICK UP NO WORRIES, YOU CAN PICK IT UP THE DAY OF_
The Rooster Run/Walk will have a 5K certified Course and an option of the 10K course. Your little chickens will also have a chance to run in our 100 yard dash (Little Chicks Dash). The proceeds from these events will benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association.
Make it a family event, bring your friends and cheer on your friends and family as they raise money for a great cause! Register by midnight June 14th before the price increase. Registration will close on June 15th at 7:30 am. All registration will be done online.
The first 300 participants will receive a t-shirt.
Newtown Scholarship investing in Newtown's youth!
ROOSTER RUN 5K ROAD RACE CATEGORIES:
* Top Male Finisher
* Top Female Finisher
* Divisions top 3 overall finishers:
* Male
* 12 and under
* 13 to 19
* 20 to 29
* 30 to 39
* 40 to 49
* 50 to 59
* 60 to 69
* 70 and over
* Female
* 12 and under
* 13 to 19
* 20 to 29
* 30 to 39
* 40 to 49
* 50 to 59
* 60 to 69
* 70 and over
10K
TOP OVERALL 3 FINISHERS MALE AND FEMALE, NO AGE BREAKDOWN DIVISIONS
THE 10K COURSE IS ONE SMALL LOOP FOLLOWED BY THREE LONG LOOPS AROUND THE PAVED NEWTOWN HILLS TRAIL.
The Rooster Run/Walk will have a 5K certified Course and an option of the 10K course. Your little chickens will also have a chance to run in our 100 yard dash (Little Chicks Dash). The proceeds from these events will benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association.
Make it a family event, bring your friends and cheer on your friends and family as they raise money for a great cause! Register by midnight June 14th before the price increase. Registration will close on June 15th at 7:30 am. All registration will be done online.
The first 300 participants will receive a t-shirt.
Newtown Scholarship investing in Newtown's youth!
ROOSTER RUN 5K ROAD RACE CATEGORIES:
* Top Male Finisher
* Top Female Finisher
* Divisions top 3 overall finishers:
* Male
* 12 and under
* 13 to 19
* 20 to 29
* 30 to 39
* 40 to 49
* 50 to 59
* 60 to 69
* 70 and over
* Female
* 12 and under
* 13 to 19
* 20 to 29
* 30 to 39
* 40 to 49
* 50 to 59
* 60 to 69
* 70 and over
10K
TOP OVERALL 3 FINISHERS MALE AND FEMALE, NO AGE BREAKDOWN DIVISIONS
THE 10K COURSE IS ONE SMALL LOOP FOLLOWED BY THREE LONG LOOPS AROUND THE PAVED NEWTOWN HILLS TRAIL.
Races
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5K (In Person) RACE START 8 AM
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOONThis course is one and 3./4 loops around the Newtown Hills complex.. -
10K (In Person) RACE START 8 AM
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOONThis course is one short loop followed by three long loops around the Newtown Hills complex. -
Little Dash (Ages 3 to 8) RACE START 8 AM
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONThis is a 100 yard dash
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