New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Redding, Connecticut
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, in beautiful Redding, Western Connecticut! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages to choose from three fantastic race options: a scenic 5-mile course, a spirited 5K, or the delightful Children's Sap fun run. Each route showcases the breathtaking landscapes of New Pond Farm, featuring gentle hills, picturesque farmland, and stunning waterfall views, all culminating in a thrilling dash through the iconic dairy barn.
But that's not all! After the races, join in the festivities at our family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration, where you'll be treated to live music, a fun-filled scavenger hunt across 102 acres of stunning pasture and woodlands, exciting games, hay rides, and frosty beers for the adults. With proceeds benefiting the New Pond Farm Education Center, this event is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors but also supports a vital mission of environmental education and sustainable farming practices. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of adventure and community spirit!
But that's not all! After the races, join in the festivities at our family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration, where you'll be treated to live music, a fun-filled scavenger hunt across 102 acres of stunning pasture and woodlands, exciting games, hay rides, and frosty beers for the adults. With proceeds benefiting the New Pond Farm Education Center, this event is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors but also supports a vital mission of environmental education and sustainable farming practices. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day of adventure and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Ready, Set, RACE!
Join us for the first annual New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle! Choose from a scenic 5 mile, 5k, or Children's Sap fun run through the hayfields and byways of New Pond Farm, all finishing with a rollicking family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration. Races benefit New Pond Farm Education center, a nonprofit dairy farm of distinction and environmental education center. We educate and inspire each generation to become stewards of the land by championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world.
The 5 mile race features gentle hills along rolling pastures, with waterfall views as you pass the Mark Twain Library, and finishes with a dash through our dairy barn.
The 5K begins through the picturesque farmland, includes some challenging hills along winding country roads, and finishes with a fast and easy downhill run through our dairy barn.
The Children's Sap run highlights the stream, pond, and animals of New Pond Farm, and will be untimed.
Participants are welcome at all paces, including walkers. Jogging strollers are only allowed on the 5k course.
Race registration includes entry into our family friendly Oktoberfest, which includes live music, a scavenger hunt throughout the 102 acres of pasture and woodlands, games, hay rides, and of course frosty beer. Food will be available for purchase.
Join us for the first annual New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle! Choose from a scenic 5 mile, 5k, or Children's Sap fun run through the hayfields and byways of New Pond Farm, all finishing with a rollicking family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration. Races benefit New Pond Farm Education center, a nonprofit dairy farm of distinction and environmental education center. We educate and inspire each generation to become stewards of the land by championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world.
The 5 mile race features gentle hills along rolling pastures, with waterfall views as you pass the Mark Twain Library, and finishes with a dash through our dairy barn.
The 5K begins through the picturesque farmland, includes some challenging hills along winding country roads, and finishes with a fast and easy downhill run through our dairy barn.
The Children's Sap run highlights the stream, pond, and animals of New Pond Farm, and will be untimed.
Participants are welcome at all paces, including walkers. Jogging strollers are only allowed on the 5k course.
Race registration includes entry into our family friendly Oktoberfest, which includes live music, a scavenger hunt throughout the 102 acres of pasture and woodlands, games, hay rides, and of course frosty beer. Food will be available for purchase.
Races
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5 Mile
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$48.70
This scenic rolling course will take you past all of the properties that New Pond Farm harvests hay. -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$48.70
This rolling out and back race will take you past some of the fields that New Pond Farm harvests hay. -
Childrens Sap Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
This untimed children's run will take participants through the maple trees we harvest sap from to make maple syrup! -
Oktoberfest Only Entry
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 26th September 2026 (1:00PM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 AUG
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101 Marchant Rd, Redding, 06896, CT, United States
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