Porter 5K (3.1 mile) Rec Park, Columbia, CT
- Date Sun 2nd May 2027
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Columbia, Connecticut
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Porter 5K (3.1 mile) taking place on Sunday, May 2, 2027, at Rec Park in Columbia, Connecticut! This exciting event, designed to benefit Horace W. Porter's eighth-grade class, promises a fun-filled day for runners and families alike. The race features a unique hybrid route that combines both road and trail sections, starting at the upper pavilion of Rec Park, looping around the scenic Utley Hill Yellow Loop, and making your way back through the picturesque surroundings.
Join us for the 5K race kicking off at 11:00 AM, with a delightful 1-mile kids fun run/walk happening immediately afterward. Arrive early for pre-race complementary yoga from 10:15 AM to 10:40 AM and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with local food vendors, music from a DJ, and plenty of concessions available throughout the day. Don't miss out on the chance to win prizes for top finishers! Early registration is encouraged for discounted rates, but same-day registration will also be available. Let's make this event a memorable celebration of community and fitness!
Join us for the 5K race kicking off at 11:00 AM, with a delightful 1-mile kids fun run/walk happening immediately afterward. Arrive early for pre-race complementary yoga from 10:15 AM to 10:40 AM and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with local food vendors, music from a DJ, and plenty of concessions available throughout the day. Don't miss out on the chance to win prizes for top finishers! Early registration is encouraged for discounted rates, but same-day registration will also be available. Let's make this event a memorable celebration of community and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to our first annual 5K (3.1 mile) race & 1-mile kids fun run/walk to benefit Horace W. Porter's eighth grade class. Please join us Saturday, May 2, 2027, at Rec Park 11:00am 60 Hennequin Rd. Columbia, CT. This race is a hybrid consisting of some road and some trail. You'll start at rec park upper pavilion, loop around the yellow trail (Utley Hill Yellow Loop) continuing to Lake Rd, right onto Hennequin Rd, and right back into Rec Park. Please car-pool if possible. We will have local food vendors, a DJ to keep you pumped up, and concessions open during the race. Prizes for top finishers.
Early registration is discounted, and same day registration is available.
Bib pick up & race day registration will begin at 9am-10:45am.
Pre-race complementary yoga for athletes 10:15am-10:40am.
5K Race starts at 11am
Kids 1-mile fun run/walk immediately after.
Early registration is discounted, and same day registration is available.
Bib pick up & race day registration will begin at 9am-10:45am.
Pre-race complementary yoga for athletes 10:15am-10:40am.
5K Race starts at 11am
Kids 1-mile fun run/walk immediately after.
Races
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3.1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 2nd May 2027 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 NOV -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 2nd May 2027 (11:15AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 NOV
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60 Hennequin Rd, Columbia, 06237, CT, United States
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