Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (GEF5K)

  • Date Sun 1st June 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Glastonbury, Connecticut
  • Price $44.30
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (GEF5K) on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in beautiful Glastonbury, Connecticut! Kicking off at 8:30 a.m. at Hubbard Green, this vibrant in-person event promises to be a memorable experience for runners and walkers alike. As the 17th annual event, the GEF5K has a rich tradition in the community, previously known as the Bill Landers Building Bridges Memorial Hybrid 5K. Participants will enjoy a scenic route featuring bib chip timing and the chance to qualify for the Manchester Road Race.

This year's race supports a fantastic cause, with proceeds going to the Glastonbury Education Foundation to fund educational programs and scholarships for local graduating seniors. Parking will be conveniently available at Glastonbury High School, located at 330 Hubbard Street. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get active, support education, and connect with the community! Mark your calendars for June 1st and be part of an inspiring event that makes a difference!

Organiser's Description

IN-PERSON RACE: SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025 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 17th annual event will only feature an in-person race . The in-person race will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 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. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 1st June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $44.30

    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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Hubbard Green, Glastonbury, 06033, CT, United States

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