Bound for the Sound
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Old Lyme, Connecticut
- Price $6.30 - $30.15
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Bound for the Sound event on Saturday, September 19, 2026! Nestled in the picturesque Lower Connecticut River Valley in Old Lyme, this exciting road race features both a fast and flat 5K and a scenic 10K course starting at the popular Sound View Beach. The 10K, which is USATF certified, includes some gently rolling hills and serves as the USATF-CT 10K State Championship, concluding the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix Series. Runners of all abilities are welcome, and the event kicks off with the 10K starting at 8 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM and a Family Fun Run at 9:15 AM.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with post-race food and drink, free parking, and friendly volunteers ready to assist throughout the day. All finishers will receive a race t-shirt, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories. Plus, every Family Fun Run participant will receive a special finisher prize! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Old Lyme Fire Department Auxiliary while enjoying a beautiful day
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with post-race food and drink, free parking, and friendly volunteers ready to assist throughout the day. All finishers will receive a race t-shirt, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories. Plus, every Family Fun Run participant will receive a special finisher prize! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Old Lyme Fire Department Auxiliary while enjoying a beautiful day
Organiser's Description
BOUND FOR THE SOUND IS 5K AND 10K ROAD RACE IN OLD LYME, CT. BOTH COURSES START AT POPULAR SOUND VIEW BEACH IN OLD LYME, CT. THE 10K IS MOSTLY FLAT WITH SOME GENTLY ROLLING HILLS. THE 5K IS VERY FLAT AND VERY FAST. BOTH RACES FINISH DOWN HISTORIC HARTFORD AVENUE FACING THE BEACH. POST RACE FOOD AND DRINK IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE ENTRY.
THE 10K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED (CT25015JHP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11H04-EyyA4frR1MBBKEhme3NsjfnQTKu/view?usp=sharing]) AND WILL SERVE AS THE USATF-CT 10K STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR BOTH 2025 AND 2026, CONCLUDING THE USATF-CT ROAD GRAND PRIX SERIES.
ENTRY FEES
* 10K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
* Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
* 5K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
* Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
* Family Fun Run - $5
* Entry includes finisher prize. T-shirt is not included but can be added as a $10 option.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Registration available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day
* Race day check in and bib collection from 7:00 am
* 10K race starts at 8 AM
* 5K race starts at 8:15 AM
* Family Fun Run starts at 9:15 am
PARKING
PARKING IS FREE FOR THE EVENT, AND VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH PARKING MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
PLEASE USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS:
1. TOWN-OWNED LOT AT THE END OF HARTFORD AVENUE IN SOUND VIEW (91 HARTFORD AVE., OLD LYME, CT) [ADJACENT TO START/FINISH]
2. LOT NEXT TO THE OLD LYME POLICE STATION ON SHORE ROAD (290 SHORE ROAD, OLD LYME, CT) [0.4 MILE WALK TO START/FINISH]
3. TOWN-OWNED LOT AT CROSS LANE (12 CROSS LANE, OLD LYME, CT) [0.5 MILE WALK TO START/FINISH]
_***NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AN RV OR A LARGE VEHICLE, PLEASE PARK AT THE CROSS LANE LOT._
WE WILL FILL THE SOUND VIEW LOT FIRST. ONCE IT NEARS CAPACITY, VEHICLES WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE POLICE STATION LOT, AND AFTER THAT, TO THE CROSS LANE LOT.
AWARDS
* Top three overall male, female 5K and 10K finishers
* Top non-binary 5K and 10K finisher
* Top three male & female 5K and 10k finishers in each age groups:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
* Fun Runners will each receive finisher prizes
COURSE MAPS
5K STRAVA MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3228014167261448122]
5K MAPMYRUN [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/294225645]
10K USATF CERTIFIED COURSE (CT25015JHP) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11H04-EyyA4frR1MBBKEhme3NsjfnQTKu/view?usp=sharing]
10K STRAVA MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3399084545880550298]
THE RUN:
* Both the 10K and 5K races are chip timed with instant results
* Scenic course along Long Island Sound
* Rain or Shine
* Walkers Welcome, need to register to participate, and start on time behind runners
THE EXTRAS:
* Race T-shirt for all 5K and 10K participants, please register by Sept. 1 to guarantee first choice size.
* Free Photos and Parking
* Friendly volunteers
* Hydration stations on course and at finish
* Celebrate your achievement with food and drinks.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE OLD LYME FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY [https://www.olfd.org/]
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/813691190203965].
ALL VOUNTEERS RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
SPONSORSHIP:
Support the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization. Proceeds from this exciting event on September 20th at Sound View Beach help fund essential equipment, training, and community safety initiatives. As a sponsor, you'll enjoy benefits like prominent logo placement on our website, social media shoutouts, event banners, road signs, and moredepending on your sponsorship level (from Bronze at $250 up to Diamond at $2500, plus in-kind options). All donations are tax-deductible!
Click the embedded links to view our Sponsorship Menu [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_03xGeKBVr0gmQwQMZuAni1W08G__Ai_/view?usp=sharing] for full details on levels and perks, or our Sponsorship Letter [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tp3R2G_fdkS2f6jt4MGGxGKkkpIzcTCG/view?usp=sharing]for more about the event and how your support makes a difference.
THE 10K COURSE IS USATF CERTIFIED (CT25015JHP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11H04-EyyA4frR1MBBKEhme3NsjfnQTKu/view?usp=sharing]) AND WILL SERVE AS THE USATF-CT 10K STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR BOTH 2025 AND 2026, CONCLUDING THE USATF-CT ROAD GRAND PRIX SERIES.
ENTRY FEES
* 10K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
* Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
* 5K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
* Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
* Family Fun Run - $5
* Entry includes finisher prize. T-shirt is not included but can be added as a $10 option.
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Registration available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day
* Race day check in and bib collection from 7:00 am
* 10K race starts at 8 AM
* 5K race starts at 8:15 AM
* Family Fun Run starts at 9:15 am
PARKING
PARKING IS FREE FOR THE EVENT, AND VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH PARKING MANAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
PLEASE USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS:
1. TOWN-OWNED LOT AT THE END OF HARTFORD AVENUE IN SOUND VIEW (91 HARTFORD AVE., OLD LYME, CT) [ADJACENT TO START/FINISH]
2. LOT NEXT TO THE OLD LYME POLICE STATION ON SHORE ROAD (290 SHORE ROAD, OLD LYME, CT) [0.4 MILE WALK TO START/FINISH]
3. TOWN-OWNED LOT AT CROSS LANE (12 CROSS LANE, OLD LYME, CT) [0.5 MILE WALK TO START/FINISH]
_***NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AN RV OR A LARGE VEHICLE, PLEASE PARK AT THE CROSS LANE LOT._
WE WILL FILL THE SOUND VIEW LOT FIRST. ONCE IT NEARS CAPACITY, VEHICLES WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE POLICE STATION LOT, AND AFTER THAT, TO THE CROSS LANE LOT.
AWARDS
* Top three overall male, female 5K and 10K finishers
* Top non-binary 5K and 10K finisher
* Top three male & female 5K and 10k finishers in each age groups:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
* Fun Runners will each receive finisher prizes
COURSE MAPS
5K STRAVA MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3228014167261448122]
5K MAPMYRUN [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/294225645]
10K USATF CERTIFIED COURSE (CT25015JHP) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/11H04-EyyA4frR1MBBKEhme3NsjfnQTKu/view?usp=sharing]
10K STRAVA MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3399084545880550298]
THE RUN:
* Both the 10K and 5K races are chip timed with instant results
* Scenic course along Long Island Sound
* Rain or Shine
* Walkers Welcome, need to register to participate, and start on time behind runners
THE EXTRAS:
* Race T-shirt for all 5K and 10K participants, please register by Sept. 1 to guarantee first choice size.
* Free Photos and Parking
* Friendly volunteers
* Hydration stations on course and at finish
* Celebrate your achievement with food and drinks.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE OLD LYME FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY [https://www.olfd.org/]
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/813691190203965].
ALL VOUNTEERS RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
SPONSORSHIP:
Support the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization. Proceeds from this exciting event on September 20th at Sound View Beach help fund essential equipment, training, and community safety initiatives. As a sponsor, you'll enjoy benefits like prominent logo placement on our website, social media shoutouts, event banners, road signs, and moredepending on your sponsorship level (from Bronze at $250 up to Diamond at $2500, plus in-kind options). All donations are tax-deductible!
Click the embedded links to view our Sponsorship Menu [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_03xGeKBVr0gmQwQMZuAni1W08G__Ai_/view?usp=sharing] for full details on levels and perks, or our Sponsorship Letter [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tp3R2G_fdkS2f6jt4MGGxGKkkpIzcTCG/view?usp=sharing]for more about the event and how your support makes a difference.
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