Old Saybrook Goodwin Gallop 5k Presented by Whelen Engineering
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Free–$27.50 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Old Saybrook Goodwin Gallop 5K on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the picturesque Lower Connecticut River Valley! This family-friendly event, hosted by the Kathleen E. Goodwin School Parent Teacher Association, is not just about running; it's a fantastic opportunity to promote health and fitness while raising funds to enhance play areas at the school.
The race kicks off at Goodwin Elementary School, featuring a fast and flat course that winds through the scenic Old Saybrook shoreline. Runners of all ages are welcome as the 5K begins at 9:00 AM, while the Kids Fun Run, covering a quarter-mile, starts at 8:30 AM. Don't miss your chance to snag a T-shirt if you're among the first 50 registrants! Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, as well as age group champions. With limited parking available, we encourage participants to arrive early or take advantage of nearby street parking. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community event!
The race kicks off at Goodwin Elementary School, featuring a fast and flat course that winds through the scenic Old Saybrook shoreline. Runners of all ages are welcome as the 5K begins at 9:00 AM, while the Kids Fun Run, covering a quarter-mile, starts at 8:30 AM. Don't miss your chance to snag a T-shirt if you're among the first 50 registrants! Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, as well as age group champions. With limited parking available, we encourage participants to arrive early or take advantage of nearby street parking. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting community event!
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Races
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Goodwin Gallop 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$27.50
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Goodwin Gallop Kids Run
Incl. Race T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
OLD SAYBROOK GOODWIN GALLOP 5K PRESENTED BY WHELEN ENGINEERING
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THE KATHLEEN E. GOODWIN SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION IS HOSTING A 5K FAMILY FUN RUN TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR UPDATING PLAY AREAS AT THE SCHOOL WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGHOUT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
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DONATION: ANY AMOUNT ACCEPTED
The race will start and end at Goodwin Elementary School and feature a fast and flat course through the Old Saybrook shoreline. Prizes will be given to male and female overall and age group winners.
T-shirts available for the first 50 registrants, don't wait.
Kids fun run will start at 8:30. Course will be two laps around the bus drop off area totaling about 1/4 mile.
5K will start at 9:00. Link to MapMyRun and course description below.
Please arrive early to check-in and get your bib on race day. There will be limited parking at the school and Acton Library. If that is full, there is plenty of on-street parking nearby on Main St.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW.
CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION
* Start/Finish at the stop sign between the school and the library parking lot
* Go straight up the drive to the exit onto Old Boston Post Rd
* Turn left onto Old Boston Post Rd. Keep left or stay on the sidewalk (This is against traffic, but the road will be closed for the start of the race)
* If you're not already on the sidewalk, get onto it by the time you cross Trask Rd
* Continue across Great Hammock through the crosswalk
* Cross the Oyster River using the sidewalk on the bridge.
* Turn left onto Old Post Rd
* Turn left onto Old Sea Ln
* Continue on Old Sea Ln until you reach the "Y" intersection with Attawanhood Trail
* The Water stop is at this intersection
* Make a very hard right, almost a U-turn onto Attawanhood Trail
* Continue straight/slight right bend onto Nehantic Trail
* Turn right back onto Old Post Rd
* At Rt 1, cross the street onto the sidewalk to cross back over the Oyster River
* The sidewalk will take you back onto Old Boston Post Rd
* Stay right or stay on the sidewalk until you get back to the school parking lot entrance past the sign
* Turn right back into the parking lot
* Continue straight to the finish line
*
THE KATHLEEN E. GOODWIN SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION IS HOSTING A 5K FAMILY FUN RUN TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR UPDATING PLAY AREAS AT THE SCHOOL WHILE PROMOTING HEALTH AND FITNESS THROUGHOUT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
*
DONATION: ANY AMOUNT ACCEPTED
The race will start and end at Goodwin Elementary School and feature a fast and flat course through the Old Saybrook shoreline. Prizes will be given to male and female overall and age group winners.
T-shirts available for the first 50 registrants, don't wait.
Kids fun run will start at 8:30. Course will be two laps around the bus drop off area totaling about 1/4 mile.
5K will start at 9:00. Link to MapMyRun and course description below.
Please arrive early to check-in and get your bib on race day. There will be limited parking at the school and Acton Library. If that is full, there is plenty of on-street parking nearby on Main St.
PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS BELOW.
CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
5K COURSE DESCRIPTION
* Start/Finish at the stop sign between the school and the library parking lot
* Go straight up the drive to the exit onto Old Boston Post Rd
* Turn left onto Old Boston Post Rd. Keep left or stay on the sidewalk (This is against traffic, but the road will be closed for the start of the race)
* If you're not already on the sidewalk, get onto it by the time you cross Trask Rd
* Continue across Great Hammock through the crosswalk
* Cross the Oyster River using the sidewalk on the bridge.
* Turn left onto Old Post Rd
* Turn left onto Old Sea Ln
* Continue on Old Sea Ln until you reach the "Y" intersection with Attawanhood Trail
* The Water stop is at this intersection
* Make a very hard right, almost a U-turn onto Attawanhood Trail
* Continue straight/slight right bend onto Nehantic Trail
* Turn right back onto Old Post Rd
* At Rt 1, cross the street onto the sidewalk to cross back over the Oyster River
* The sidewalk will take you back onto Old Boston Post Rd
* Stay right or stay on the sidewalk until you get back to the school parking lot entrance past the sign
* Turn right back into the parking lot
* Continue straight to the finish line
Location
80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, 06475, CT, United States
Old Saybrook Goodwin Gallop 5k Presented by Whelen Engineering
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