Run for The Hills
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Niantic, Connecticut
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 4th Annual Run for The Hills, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the scenic Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, Southeastern Connecticut. This exciting 5K trail run invites participants to enjoy a stunning course that winds around Clark Pond and showcases the breathtaking beauty of the preserve. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to embrace the great outdoors, hikers are also welcome to join in on the fun!
The event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports the preservation of this tranquil natural space for future generations. With a registration fee of $25 until August 16th (and $30 online thereafter), participants can enjoy ample parking, an 11:00 AM race start, and an awards ceremony at the local Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM. Celebrate your achievements with fellow finishers while savoring the local brews and sharing memorable stories! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of Niantic while making a difference—mark your calendars and get ready to run for the hills!
The event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports the preservation of this tranquil natural space for future generations. With a registration fee of $25 until August 16th (and $30 online thereafter), participants can enjoy ample parking, an 11:00 AM race start, and an awards ceremony at the local Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM. Celebrate your achievements with fellow finishers while savoring the local brews and sharing memorable stories! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of Niantic while making a difference—mark your calendars and get ready to run for the hills!
Organiser's Description
JOIN IN THE _4TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE HILLS 5K _EVENT AT THE OSWEGATCHIE HILLS NATURE PRESERVE IN NIANTIC, CT. COME FOR AN AMAZING TRAIL RUN BY CLARK POND AND THROUGH BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PRESERVE. PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL GO DIRECTLY TO MAINTAINING THIS SPECIAL PLACE OF QUIET BEAUTY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY!
NOT A RUNNER? HIKERS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY THE TRAILS AS WELL.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER THE RACE AT THE NIANTIC PUBLIC HOUSE - ENJOY A WONDERFUL LOCAL BREWERY, WHILST YOU SHARE STORIES AND CONGRATULATE YOUR FELLOW FINISHERS!
ENTRY FEE
* $25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
* Day-of cash registration, $35
RACE SCHEDULE
* Parking
* There is ample parking adjacent to the preserve, with overflow at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.
* Race Day Check in opens at 10:00 AM
* Race starts at 11:00 AM
* Awards Ceremony at the Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM
AWARDS
* Overall First Place Male and Female!
* Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
* 19 and under
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
* The race will be professionally timed by SNERRO, LLC.
REGISTRATION (ON LINE ONLY)
All registrants 21 and older will receive a coupon to redeem at our sponsor, the Niantic Public House.
NOT A RUNNER? HIKERS ARE ALSO WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY THE TRAILS AS WELL.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER THE RACE AT THE NIANTIC PUBLIC HOUSE - ENJOY A WONDERFUL LOCAL BREWERY, WHILST YOU SHARE STORIES AND CONGRATULATE YOUR FELLOW FINISHERS!
ENTRY FEE
* $25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
* Day-of cash registration, $35
RACE SCHEDULE
* Parking
* There is ample parking adjacent to the preserve, with overflow at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.
* Race Day Check in opens at 10:00 AM
* Race starts at 11:00 AM
* Awards Ceremony at the Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM
AWARDS
* Overall First Place Male and Female!
* Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
* 19 and under
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
* The race will be professionally timed by SNERRO, LLC.
REGISTRATION (ON LINE ONLY)
All registrants 21 and older will receive a coupon to redeem at our sponsor, the Niantic Public House.
Races
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Run for the Hills
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Info Coming Soon!
Sat 12th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 30 MAR 26Please note that as a trail race, the distance is a little over 5k - approximately 3.3 miles.
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