New Milford Parks & Recreation Road Race
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location New Milford, Connecticut
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the New Milford Parks & Recreation Road Race, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the picturesque town of New Milford, Western Connecticut! This beloved annual event, celebrating its 23rd year, features two exciting race distances: a scenic 5K and a challenging 8-mile road race. Both races kick off at 8:30 a.m. sharp, allowing runners and walkers of all levels to enjoy the stunning views and rolling hills of the area. The 8-mile race is particularly noteworthy, as it is the third oldest race in Connecticut and renowned for its demanding course, which includes the legendary Canterbury Hill.
Registration opens on May 1st, with fees set at $30 until July 19 and $40 after that. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot, as the first 300 registered runners will receive a guaranteed event t-shirt! Plus, there’s something for the little ones too, with the 4th Annual Kids Run the Green, a fun 1/4 mile course for kids aged 8 and under. Participants in this exciting race day can look forward to water stops, post-race awards, and a fantastic community
Registration opens on May 1st, with fees set at $30 until July 19 and $40 after that. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot, as the first 300 registered runners will receive a guaranteed event t-shirt! Plus, there’s something for the little ones too, with the 4th Annual Kids Run the Green, a fun 1/4 mile course for kids aged 8 and under. Participants in this exciting race day can look forward to water stops, post-race awards, and a fantastic community
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1ST
5K & 8 MILE RUN/WALK
JOIN THE NEW MILFORD PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ON THE LAST SATURDAY IN JULY FOR ONE OF THE AREAS MOST BELOVED RACING TRADITIONS! WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST GETTING STARTED, THIS EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
CELEBRATING ITS 23RD YEAR, THE 5K DELIVERS A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL NEW MILFORD. THE 8 MILE ROAD RACE, NOW IN ITS 58TH YEAR, IS THE THIRD OLDEST RACE IN CONNECTICUT AND ONE OF THE MOST DEMANDING COURSES IN THE REGION. RUNNERS WILL TAKE ON ROLLING HILLS, RURAL ROADS, AND THE LEGENDARY CANTERBURY HILL BEFORE FINISHING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ICONIC TOWN GREEN.
RACE DETAILS
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RACE START TIME: BOTH THE 5K AND 8 MILE RACES BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. SHARP
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REGISTRATION FEES: $30 THROUGH JULY 19. $40 BEGINNING JULY 20. _REGISTRATION ALSO AVAILABLE AT NEW MILFORD PARKS & RECREATION: 2 PICKETT DISTRICT ROAD. NEW MILFORD, CT_
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RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE UNTIL 8:10 A.M. ON JULY 25
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T-SHIRTS: GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTERED RUNNERS (SIZES NOT GUARANTEED)
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AWARDS: MONETARY PRIZES WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS ON FILE
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COURSE SUPPORT: WATER STOPS AVAILABLE ALONG BOTH ROUTES
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POST-RACE CEREMONY: HELD AT THE BANDSTAND ON THE TOWN GREEN
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ALL ARE WELCOME: RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND DOGS ARE WELCOME!
1/4 MILE KIDS RUN THE GREEN (AGES 8 & UNDER)
CALLING ALL YOUNG RUNNERS! DONT MISS THE 4TH ANNUAL KIDS RUN THE GREEN, A FUN AND EXCITING WAY FOR KIDS TO BE PART OF RACE DAY. AFTER THE 5K AND 8 MILE RUNNERS CLEAR THE START, KIDS WILL TAKE OFF ON A 1/4 MILE COURSE UP MAIN STREET, LOOP NEAR THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, AND RACE BACK DOWN TO THE FINISH LINE NEAR THE CORNER OF MAIN AND BANK STREETS.
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REGISTRATION FEE: $5
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PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: EVENT T-SHIRT AND PARTICIPATION AWARD
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LIMIT: 50 PARTICIPANTS (REGISTER EARLY!)
RACE COORDINATORS: BARBARA CRANDELL AND LETTY HALPERN
GOT QUESTIONS? ROADRACE@NEWMILFORDCT.GOV
5K & 8 MILE RUN/WALK
JOIN THE NEW MILFORD PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ON THE LAST SATURDAY IN JULY FOR ONE OF THE AREAS MOST BELOVED RACING TRADITIONS! WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED RUNNER OR JUST GETTING STARTED, THIS EVENT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
CELEBRATING ITS 23RD YEAR, THE 5K DELIVERS A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING ROUTE THROUGH BEAUTIFUL NEW MILFORD. THE 8 MILE ROAD RACE, NOW IN ITS 58TH YEAR, IS THE THIRD OLDEST RACE IN CONNECTICUT AND ONE OF THE MOST DEMANDING COURSES IN THE REGION. RUNNERS WILL TAKE ON ROLLING HILLS, RURAL ROADS, AND THE LEGENDARY CANTERBURY HILL BEFORE FINISHING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ICONIC TOWN GREEN.
RACE DETAILS
*
RACE START TIME: BOTH THE 5K AND 8 MILE RACES BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. SHARP
*
REGISTRATION FEES: $30 THROUGH JULY 19. $40 BEGINNING JULY 20. _REGISTRATION ALSO AVAILABLE AT NEW MILFORD PARKS & RECREATION: 2 PICKETT DISTRICT ROAD. NEW MILFORD, CT_
*
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE UNTIL 8:10 A.M. ON JULY 25
*
T-SHIRTS: GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTERED RUNNERS (SIZES NOT GUARANTEED)
*
AWARDS: MONETARY PRIZES WILL BE MAILED TO THE ADDRESS ON FILE
*
COURSE SUPPORT: WATER STOPS AVAILABLE ALONG BOTH ROUTES
*
POST-RACE CEREMONY: HELD AT THE BANDSTAND ON THE TOWN GREEN
*
ALL ARE WELCOME: RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND DOGS ARE WELCOME!
1/4 MILE KIDS RUN THE GREEN (AGES 8 & UNDER)
CALLING ALL YOUNG RUNNERS! DONT MISS THE 4TH ANNUAL KIDS RUN THE GREEN, A FUN AND EXCITING WAY FOR KIDS TO BE PART OF RACE DAY. AFTER THE 5K AND 8 MILE RUNNERS CLEAR THE START, KIDS WILL TAKE OFF ON A 1/4 MILE COURSE UP MAIN STREET, LOOP NEAR THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, AND RACE BACK DOWN TO THE FINISH LINE NEAR THE CORNER OF MAIN AND BANK STREETS.
*
REGISTRATION FEE: $5
*
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: EVENT T-SHIRT AND PARTICIPATION AWARD
*
LIMIT: 50 PARTICIPANTS (REGISTER EARLY!)
RACE COORDINATORS: BARBARA CRANDELL AND LETTY HALPERN
GOT QUESTIONS? ROADRACE@NEWMILFORDCT.GOV
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MAY -
8 Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MAY -
Kids Run the Green
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$6.30
OPENS 01 MAY
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