Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS
- Date Sun 8th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location West Hartford, Connecticut
- Price $5.65 - $31.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the vibrant Capitol in West Hartford! This exciting event is perfect for families and runners of all ages, featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash for little ones up to 10 years old and a certified 5K race that showcases the scenic beauty of the area, including a stretch on the picturesque Trout Brook Trail.
As part of West Hartford's two-day outdoor festival, this event promotes fitness while supporting local families in need, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Town That Cares and the Leisure Services Scholarship Fund. Each Kids' K participant receives a medal, and the 5K offers fantastic awards for top finishers in various age categories, as well as a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day that combines community spirit, healthy activity, and unforgettable memories! Register by May 23 to ensure your race t-shirt, and get ready to celebrate fitness in West Hartford!
As part of West Hartford's two-day outdoor festival, this event promotes fitness while supporting local families in need, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Town That Cares and the Leisure Services Scholarship Fund. Each Kids' K participant receives a medal, and the 5K offers fantastic awards for top finishers in various age categories, as well as a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day that combines community spirit, healthy activity, and unforgettable memories! Register by May 23 to ensure your race t-shirt, and get ready to celebrate fitness in West Hartford!
Organiser's Description
The Celebrate! West Hartford _FUN_d_ RUNS_ are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash and a 5K race, these events have something for ages 3-83+. Held in conjunction with the Town's two-day outdoor festival, it's a great opportunity for individuals or whole families to enjoy a healthy activity together while helping to support West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the _The Town That Cares_ and the _Leisure Services Scholarship Fund_ which helps children from low-income families attend swimming lessons, camps during school vacations and other life-enhancing programs throughout the year.
* The morning starts with a non-competitive Kids' K around Blue Back Square for kids up to 10 years old with medals for all finishers.
* The 5K course takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic paved Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. This course is USATF certified (#CT24001JHP).
* After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent.
* Known for giving great rewards, prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third place 5K finishers in the male and female divisions in ten age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+.
* The overall first place male and female finishers as well as to the first place male and female from West Hartford (one per winner) receive prizes valued at at least $100. The first place male, female and over 65 finishers also get trophies.
* All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+.
* 5K (ONLY) PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY MAY 23 ARE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT.
* The morning starts with a non-competitive Kids' K around Blue Back Square for kids up to 10 years old with medals for all finishers.
* The 5K course takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic paved Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. This course is USATF certified (#CT24001JHP).
* After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent.
* Known for giving great rewards, prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third place 5K finishers in the male and female divisions in ten age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+.
* The overall first place male and female finishers as well as to the first place male and female from West Hartford (one per winner) receive prizes valued at at least $100. The first place male, female and over 65 finishers also get trophies.
* All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+.
* 5K (ONLY) PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY MAY 23 ARE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT.
Races
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Kids' K
Incl. $0.65 Fee
Sun 8th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$5.65
The Celebrate! West Hartford Kids K is a non-timed 1K (.62 mile) dash. Registered participants 10 and under will receive a medal. Older chaperones who wish to run along with their registered runner do not have to register. -
5k
Incl. $1.40 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$31.40
Located in one of Connecticuts most picturesque towns, the race starts in the center of West Hartford on South Main Street near the Noah Webster statue. Runners proceed north passing by some of the Towns historical landmarks, buildings, and homes. The course then turns right onto Craigmoor Road in the heart of one of West Hartfords quintessential neighborhoods. Runners take another right onto the newly completed paved Trout Brook Trail, where participants will be cheered on by the brook ducks and may even catch a glimpse of the resident eagle. Runners depart the scenic trail at the intersection of Memorial Road, turning right again for a short uphill past the Delamar Hotel before the flat finish between Raymond and Isham Roads. This course is USATF Certified--#CT24001JHP. Runners registered by May 23 are guaranteed a race shirt. Registration and bib numbers are not transferable. Race-day registration and packet pick-up is in the Town Hall Parking Lot from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. No animals allowed on the course. Runners pushing strollers are asked to start at the back of the starting line for safety and should be aware that there is one street crossing with curbs. -
5K - YOUTH CLUBS: Zoomerangs, Girls in Stride, MPower
Incl. $1.25 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sun 8th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$26.25
If your CHILD is part of a sponsored running group register her/him/them here. PARENTS/SIBLINGS register for the event "5K." Located in one of Connecticuts most picturesque towns, the race starts in the center of West Hartford on South Main Street near the Noah Webster statue. Runners proceed north passing by some of the Towns historical landmarks, buildings, and homes. The course then turns right onto Craigmoor Road in the heart of one of West Hartfords quintessential neighborhoods. Runners take another right onto the newly completed paved Trout Brook Trail, where participants will be cheered on by the brook ducks and may even catch a glimpse of the resident eagle. Runners depart the scenic trail at the intersection of Memorial Road, turning right again for a short uphill past the Delamar Hotel before the flat finish between Raymond and Isham Roads. This course is USATF Certified--#CT24001JHP. Runners registered by May 23 are guaranteed a race shirt. Registration and bib numbers are not transferable. Race-day registration and packet pick-up is in the Town Hall Parking Lot from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. No animals allowed on the course. Runners pushing strollers are asked to start at the back of the starting line for safety and should be aware that there is one street crossing with curbs.
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