Run for the Riverfront 5K
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From Jonathan Near
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Hartford, Connecticut
- Price $38.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Run for the Riverfront 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Hartford's beautiful Capitol area! Organized by Jonathan Near, this exciting event invites participants of all ages to run, walk, erg, or row in support of Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program. The scenic 5K course kicks off and concludes at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Boathouse, winding through the picturesque dirt and grassy trails of Riverside Park.
With on-site registration opening at 8 AM, you'll have plenty of time to join the festivities. The race begins at 9 AM, followed by a lively social gathering around 10 AM and an awards ceremony at 10:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age divisions for the 5K run, erg, and rowing events. Plus, fundraising efforts are encouraged, with top fundraisers receiving special recognition! Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit as we support this incredible rowing program that serves over 650 participants annually. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a
With on-site registration opening at 8 AM, you'll have plenty of time to join the festivities. The race begins at 9 AM, followed by a lively social gathering around 10 AM and an awards ceremony at 10:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female winners and age divisions for the 5K run, erg, and rowing events. Plus, fundraising efforts are encouraged, with top fundraisers receiving special recognition! Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit as we support this incredible rowing program that serves over 650 participants annually. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a
Organiser's Description
ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS OPEN AT 8AM!
Get ready to sweat in support of Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program! Register to run, walk, erg or row in our annual 5K.
RACE DETAILS:
5K Run/Walk: This course begins and ends at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Boathouse in Riverside Park. The course is mostly on dirt/grassy trails.
5K Erg: Register for a spot on one of the ergs; space is limited
Fundraising Details:
This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program.
Participants may solicit donations for participating in this event, and top fundraisers will receive prizes.
Those wishing to support the rowing program but not inclined to run, walk, row, or erg should donate to the rower of their choice
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30 am: Registration Opens/Bib Pick-up
9:00 am: Race Start Time
10:00 am Social (approximate)
10:30 am: Awards Ceremony (approximate)
AWARDS:
5k Run: Top 3 overall male and female and first place in each age division
5k Erg: Top 3 overall male and female under 19, 20-40, 41-60, 61+ 5k
Row: Top 3 overall male and female (USRowing age handicaps applied)
5k Fundraising: Top 3 adult and top 3 high school student, top group
Monetary prizes for the top overall male and female winners!
ABOUT RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE'S COMMUNITY ROWING PROGRAM
Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program [https://runsignup.com/riverfront.org/rowing] serves more than 650 people annually and is one of New England's largest and most successful community rowing programs. Recreational and competitive classes, including the opportunity to compete on nationally recognized racing teams, Adaptive and Veterans programs, and youth clinics taught by college coaches, are offered to everyone from pre-teens to retirees. The Riverfront Recapture Rowing Program is over 25 years old and, since 2002, has operated out of the Boathouse in Hartford's historic Riverside Park on the Connecticut River.This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program.
Timing Provided by Empire Timing Company
Get ready to sweat in support of Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program! Register to run, walk, erg or row in our annual 5K.
RACE DETAILS:
5K Run/Walk: This course begins and ends at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Boathouse in Riverside Park. The course is mostly on dirt/grassy trails.
5K Erg: Register for a spot on one of the ergs; space is limited
Fundraising Details:
This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program.
Participants may solicit donations for participating in this event, and top fundraisers will receive prizes.
Those wishing to support the rowing program but not inclined to run, walk, row, or erg should donate to the rower of their choice
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30 am: Registration Opens/Bib Pick-up
9:00 am: Race Start Time
10:00 am Social (approximate)
10:30 am: Awards Ceremony (approximate)
AWARDS:
5k Run: Top 3 overall male and female and first place in each age division
5k Erg: Top 3 overall male and female under 19, 20-40, 41-60, 61+ 5k
Row: Top 3 overall male and female (USRowing age handicaps applied)
5k Fundraising: Top 3 adult and top 3 high school student, top group
Monetary prizes for the top overall male and female winners!
ABOUT RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE'S COMMUNITY ROWING PROGRAM
Riverfront Recapture's Community Rowing Program [https://runsignup.com/riverfront.org/rowing] serves more than 650 people annually and is one of New England's largest and most successful community rowing programs. Recreational and competitive classes, including the opportunity to compete on nationally recognized racing teams, Adaptive and Veterans programs, and youth clinics taught by college coaches, are offered to everyone from pre-teens to retirees. The Riverfront Recapture Rowing Program is over 25 years old and, since 2002, has operated out of the Boathouse in Hartford's historic Riverside Park on the Connecticut River.This is a fundraiser, and all net proceeds will go directly toward the rowing program.
Timing Provided by Empire Timing Company
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