Father's Day Challenge
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
North Grosvenordale, Connecticut
$23.00 · 4 races
1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and athletic challenge at the Father's Day Challenge on Sunday, June 15, 2025! This exciting event takes place in the beautiful Northeastern Connecticut, spanning three charming towns: Thompson, Putnam, and Pomfret. Participants will enjoy a series of fun 1-mile races, each showcasing the unique charm of these towns.
Kick off the day in Thompson, where you'll race along a mix of driveway, walking paths, and grass trails. Then, head over to Putnam for another 1-mile race on a scenic paved path, perfect for those looking to set their best time. Finally, conclude your challenge in Pomfret with a delightful out-and-back mile on the Airline Trail, surrounded by nature's beauty. Each race offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, and with a multi-town discount available until June 9th, there's no better time to join the fun! All proceeds from this vibrant event will support local charities, making your participation even more meaningful. Don't miss out on this memorable Father's Day celebration!
Kick off the day in Thompson, where you'll race along a mix of driveway, walking paths, and grass trails. Then, head over to Putnam for another 1-mile race on a scenic paved path, perfect for those looking to set their best time. Finally, conclude your challenge in Pomfret with a delightful out-and-back mile on the Airline Trail, surrounded by nature's beauty. Each race offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, and with a multi-town discount available until June 9th, there's no better time to join the fun! All proceeds from this vibrant event will support local charities, making your participation even more meaningful. Don't miss out on this memorable Father's Day celebration!
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Races
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Father's Day Thompson 9AM
Use Riverside Park Thompson in Waze.
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$23.00
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Father's Day Putnam 10 AM
Use Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park in Waze.
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$23.00
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Father's Day Pomfret 11 AM
Use Pomfret Town Hall in Waze
Entries closed11:00 AM EDT
$23.00
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Father's Day Pomfret 12 PM
Entries closed12:00 PM EDT
$23.00
Organiser's description
This challenge will take place in the NE corner of CT. Get 3 towns in one day and save with multi-town discount that expire on June 9th .
The 1st race is in Thompson followed by Putnam and will end in Pomfret.
THOMPSON: 1-Mile race consisting of running on driveway, walking path and grass path. This may change pending other activities at the field. Waze: use "Riverside Park" Thompson. There is parking at the park, overflow parking is available at the Thompson Public Library (this is about a half mile walk to the start. Carpool is preferred. There was a single porta potty when we visited the site in Mid-May.
It should take 12- 15 minutes to get to Putnam.
PUTNAM: 1-Mile race on paved path, out and back. Waze use "Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park" There is parking at the park. There were 2 porta potties there in Mid-May.
It is about 20 minutes to Pomfret.
POMFRET: 1-Mile race on the airline trail, packed process, out and back. Waze use ""Pomfret Town Hall" There is limited parking at the Town hall, and there are no other options. There are NO Porta Potties.
The timing of the Putnam and Pomfret race may start a few minutes late, as we need to move from one town to another. Please be understanding and remember, these towns are kind enough to let us use their facilities.
All races are: Rain or shine, no refunds. and have a 20-MINUTE TIME LIMIT.
All proceeds will go to charities.
The 1st race is in Thompson followed by Putnam and will end in Pomfret.
THOMPSON: 1-Mile race consisting of running on driveway, walking path and grass path. This may change pending other activities at the field. Waze: use "Riverside Park" Thompson. There is parking at the park, overflow parking is available at the Thompson Public Library (this is about a half mile walk to the start. Carpool is preferred. There was a single porta potty when we visited the site in Mid-May.
It should take 12- 15 minutes to get to Putnam.
PUTNAM: 1-Mile race on paved path, out and back. Waze use "Putnam Lions Memorial Dog Park" There is parking at the park. There were 2 porta potties there in Mid-May.
It is about 20 minutes to Pomfret.
POMFRET: 1-Mile race on the airline trail, packed process, out and back. Waze use ""Pomfret Town Hall" There is limited parking at the Town hall, and there are no other options. There are NO Porta Potties.
The timing of the Putnam and Pomfret race may start a few minutes late, as we need to move from one town to another. Please be understanding and remember, these towns are kind enough to let us use their facilities.
All races are: Rain or shine, no refunds. and have a 20-MINUTE TIME LIMIT.
All proceeds will go to charities.
Location
Riverside Drive, Locations are by race. Please read carefully., North Grosvenordale, 06255, CT, United States
Father's Day Challenge
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