Run for The Hills
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 11:00AM 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 13, 2025, in the picturesque Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, Southeastern Connecticut. This exciting event features a stunning 5K trail run around Clark Pond, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of nature while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will help maintain this tranquil preserve for future generations to enjoy.
Not a runner? No problem! Hikers are also welcome to join in and explore the scenic trails. The day kicks off with check-in at 10:00 AM, followed by the race starting at 11:00 AM. After the fun, celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony at the Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM, where you can enjoy great local brews and share stories with fellow finishers. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age groups, there's something for everyone! Registration is available online, with early bird rates starting at just $25 until August 16th. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, hike, and connect with the community while enjoying the great outdoors!
Not a runner? No problem! Hikers are also welcome to join in and explore the scenic trails. The day kicks off with check-in at 10:00 AM, followed by the race starting at 11:00 AM. After the fun, celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony at the Niantic Public House at 12:30 PM, where you can enjoy great local brews and share stories with fellow finishers. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age groups, there's something for everyone! Registration is available online, with early bird rates starting at just $25 until August 16th. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, hike, and connect with the community while enjoying the great outdoors!
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 13th September 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Please note that as a trail race, the distance is a little over 5k - approximately 3.3 miles.
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