PBA 5k, 8k and 10k Race & 2 Town Walk/Run

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From Rocky Wagner

Sunday, November 15, 2026
9:00 AM EST
Sterling, Connecticut
$22.20–$38.10 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 5 Mile

Starts in 2 days

Event summary

Join us for the exciting PBA 5K, 8K, and 10K Race & 2 Town Walk/Run happening on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in beautiful Sterling, Northeastern Connecticut! Organized by the dynamic Rocky Wagner, this event is a perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and casual walkers to enjoy a fantastic day outdoors while supporting a great cause.

Starting at Weidele's Restaurant at 10 AM, participants can pick up their registration and bibs between 8:30 and 9:30 AM. The event features a unique shuttle service for those eager to start their 5K in nearby Moosup, allowing you to run or walk back to Sterling. Plus, for those looking for an extra challenge, you can register for the NEW STERLING EARLY START at 9:00 AM and participate in two consecutive 5K races! With age group categories for everyone, delicious breakfast options, and complimentary refreshments, this is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community spirit and fitness. Don’t miss out on this vibrant event aimed at supporting local food pantries. Sign up and let’s make this race unforgettable!

Races

  • Sterling 5k with food and beer and tee shirt (out and back)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Sterling 8k with food, beer and tee shirt (out and back)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Sterling 10k with food, beer and tee shirt (out and back)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Plainfield (Moosup) to Sterling, 5k with food, beer and tee shirt

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    You must register and pick cup your bib at Weidele's Restaurant. Registration opens at 8:30 am

    10:30 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • NEW Early Start -Sterling to Moosup 5k

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Created for runners who want to do TWO 5K Runs or Run/walk on the same day

    9:00 AM EST

    $22.20

    Register

Organiser's description

Welcoming all the runners that missed the race on Sept 27 due to the storm. You've already paid and registerd, but we are asking for a donation for our food packaging event on March 6 to support 5 local food pantries.

All STERLING Races begin at Weidele's Restaurant at 10am on Sunday, November 15.

REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP FOR ALL RACES is at 8:30-9-30 at Weidele's Restaurant

NOTE SHUTTLE CHANGE: For those interested in starting in PLAINFIELD (MOOSUP), WE ARE OFFERING A 5K WITH A SHUTTLE TO THE STARTING LINE. PARK AT WEIDELE'S AND REGISTER BETWEEN 8:30 AND 10AM, and new will bring you to the starting line in Moosup. It's a 5k walk/run to Sterling.

Also, we made some changes to the Moosup to Sterling 5K. It will be an individual (rolling) start vs a group start. So you start your time in Moosup when you arrive, you don't have to wait until the posted start time of 10:30 am, especially if you are walking to Sterling.

NEW RACE ADDITION! Some have asked if they can run/walk TWO races back to back. Why not! When you register for the NEW STERLING EARLY START (9:00AM), Run/Walk the 5K to Moosup, and then Run/Walk another 5K from Moosup back to Sterling _AS A SEPARATE RACE._ The staff will call in your Bib number when you start the 2nd race from Moosup.

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:30 AT WEIDELE'S RESTAURANT. There will be coffee, bagels, bananas and breakfast calzone at 9-10, and any kind of Artisan Pizza, grinders, salads, etc at 11:30 -1 pm. The first beer in on us!

WE HAVE A TIMING COMPANY!!!! FAST TRACK TIMING IS ON BOARD (Thank you Jim Lowe). Results online immediately.

Age groups: (Male, Female, Non Binary) 19 and under, 20 to 59, 60 and over. There may be another in there depending on the registration.

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Location

50 Main Street, Sterling, 06377, CT, United States

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