Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (GEF5K)
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (GEF5K) on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the beautiful town of Glastonbury, Connecticut! This exciting in-person race kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at Hubbard Green, featuring a scenic route that showcases the charm of the area. Participants can expect a well-organized event with bib chip timing and the opportunity to qualify for the prestigious Manchester Road Race.
This year marks the 18th annual GEF5K, a beloved community tradition that supports local education initiatives. Proceeds from the race will fund scholarships for graduating seniors of Glastonbury High School, ensuring that the next generation has the resources they need to pursue higher education. With parking available at Glastonbury High School, this is a perfect occasion for families and friends to come together and celebrate health, community, and education. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and get ready to run or walk for a great cause!
This year marks the 18th annual GEF5K, a beloved community tradition that supports local education initiatives. Proceeds from the race will fund scholarships for graduating seniors of Glastonbury High School, ensuring that the next generation has the resources they need to pursue higher education. With parking available at Glastonbury High School, this is a perfect occasion for families and friends to come together and celebrate health, community, and education. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and get ready to run or walk for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
IN-PERSON RACE: SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026 GLASTONBURY HUBBARD GREEN (8:30 A.M.)
The Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (or GEF5K) is a rebranding of the Bill Landers Building Bridges Memorial Hybrid 5K Run/Walk (or "BL5K"), which the Foundation has sponsored in Glastonbury, Connecticut, since 2008.
The 18th annual event will only feature an in-person race . The in-person race will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Hubbard Green in Glastonbury. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m., and travel along the former BL5K route, with bib chip timing. The race is sanctioned, and serves as a qualifier for the Manchester Road Race. Parking for the race will be available at Glastonbury High School, 330 Hubbard Street in Glastonbury.
The GEF5K is sponsored by the Glastonbury Education Foundation, and enhances the Foundation's ability to fund programs, projects and initiatives that elevate the educational experience of Glastonbury residents. Proceeds from the GEF5K will be used to award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to a graduating senior of Glastonbury High School who attends a public or private four-year university in Connecticut.
The Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (or GEF5K) is a rebranding of the Bill Landers Building Bridges Memorial Hybrid 5K Run/Walk (or "BL5K"), which the Foundation has sponsored in Glastonbury, Connecticut, since 2008.
The 18th annual event will only feature an in-person race . The in-person race will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Hubbard Green in Glastonbury. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m., and travel along the former BL5K route, with bib chip timing. The race is sanctioned, and serves as a qualifier for the Manchester Road Race. Parking for the race will be available at Glastonbury High School, 330 Hubbard Street in Glastonbury.
The GEF5K is sponsored by the Glastonbury Education Foundation, and enhances the Foundation's ability to fund programs, projects and initiatives that elevate the educational experience of Glastonbury residents. Proceeds from the GEF5K will be used to award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to a graduating senior of Glastonbury High School who attends a public or private four-year university in Connecticut.
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GEF5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.40
The Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (or "GEF5K") is a rebranding of the Bill Landers Building Bridges Memorial 5K Run/Walk (or "BL5K") an annual event held in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The 5K race will be held at 8:30 am and run the traditional route, with bib chip timing.
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