Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 12:00PM EDT
- Location Norfolk, Connecticut
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race on Memorial Day, May 25th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Norfolk, located in the beautiful Northwest Hills. This scenic 5-mile run will kick off and conclude at the Village Green, offering participants a chance to enjoy stunning views as they race up to Dennis Hill and back. This beloved event, also known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, serves as the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department's college scholarship program, with all proceeds going directly to support local students in their higher education pursuits.
Participants can look forward to a festive race day atmosphere, including bib and shirt pick-up from 10:15 to 11:45 AM on race day, or the option to collect them the evening before. Please note that there will be no registration on race day. For our walking enthusiasts, a special division will start at 11:30 AM—this non-timed option ensures a safer experience for all. Enjoy delicious offerings from CJ's Hot Dogs food truck, available at the Village Green from 11 AM to 2 PM, and stay hydrated with water stations along the route. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event that combines fitness
Participants can look forward to a festive race day atmosphere, including bib and shirt pick-up from 10:15 to 11:45 AM on race day, or the option to collect them the evening before. Please note that there will be no registration on race day. For our walking enthusiasts, a special division will start at 11:30 AM—this non-timed option ensures a safer experience for all. Enjoy delicious offerings from CJ's Hot Dogs food truck, available at the Village Green from 11 AM to 2 PM, and stay hydrated with water stations along the route. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event that combines fitness
Organiser's Description
This scenic 5-mile road race will start and finish at the Village Green in the center of town. New this year is an out and back 5 mile race, runners will start on the Village Green and run up to Dennis Hill and circle back to the Village Green.This Memorial Day tradition, known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, is the SOLE FUNDRAISER FOR THE NORFOLK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT COLLEGE, HIGHER EDUCATION, UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHERE ALL PROCEEDS GO TO NORFOLK STUDENTS. The race begins at the Village Green, parking will be in the center of Norfolk, the Town Hall or at the ball field on Mountain Road. BIB & SHIRT PICK UP WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN PRIOR TO THE RACE, YOU MAY PICK UP FROM 10:15 -11:45 AM ON RACE DAY OR PICK UP ON SUNDAY 5-6:30 AT THE VILLAGE GREEN. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY. Donations are welcome as well, thank you.
TO GIVE OUR MANY WALKERS A BETTER AND SAFER EXPERIENCE ON THE COURSE, OUR WALKING division WILL START AT 11:30 A.M. (YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED), so please be sure to be at the start line by 11:30 and we'll see you at the finish line.
THE FOOD TRUCK THIS YEAR IS CJ'S HOT DOG'S, THEY WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN FROM 11 -2 ON RACE DAY.
There will be water stations along the route.
TO GIVE OUR MANY WALKERS A BETTER AND SAFER EXPERIENCE ON THE COURSE, OUR WALKING division WILL START AT 11:30 A.M. (YOU WILL NOT BE TIMED), so please be sure to be at the start line by 11:30 and we'll see you at the finish line.
THE FOOD TRUCK THIS YEAR IS CJ'S HOT DOG'S, THEY WILL BE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN FROM 11 -2 ON RACE DAY.
There will be water stations along the route.
Races
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Norfolk VFD 5-Mile Road Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$38.10
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Village Green, accross from the Norfolk Library, Norfolk, 06058, CT, United States
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