Strong Family Farm Chicken Run
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Vernon, Connecticut
- Price $3.12 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual Strong Family Farm Chicken Run on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the heart of Vernon, Connecticut! This exciting event is a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of the farm season and celebrates the arrival of new baby chicks. Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day, starting with the Kids Fun Run at 8:30 AM, followed by a thrilling 5K Road Race at 9:00 AM and a scenic 1.5-mile walk at 9:05 AM.
The Chicken Run is not just a race; it's a vital fundraiser that supports the Strong Family Farm, a nonprofit community farm dedicated to preserving agricultural education and providing an authentic family farm experience. Your participation helps ensure that this cherished 7-generation family farm continues to thrive. With special discounts available for Strong Family Farm members, it's a perfect opportunity to join our community and make a difference! Don't miss out on this fantastic day of family fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The Chicken Run is not just a race; it's a vital fundraiser that supports the Strong Family Farm, a nonprofit community farm dedicated to preserving agricultural education and providing an authentic family farm experience. Your participation helps ensure that this cherished 7-generation family farm continues to thrive. With special discounts available for Strong Family Farm members, it's a perfect opportunity to join our community and make a difference! Don't miss out on this fantastic day of family fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Welcome this year's chickens to the farm at the 13th annual Chicken Run.
For 13 years, the Chicken Run has been a way to start the farm season and welcome the new baby chicks to the farm and to support the Strong Family Farm, Vernons nonprofit community farm located in the center of Vernon, CT.
The Strong family along with a large number of community members are committed to seeing that the beloved 7 generation Strong family farm is preserved in order to provide an agricultural education center where everyone can experience an authentic family farm environment. This doesnt come cheap. Our yearly Chicken Run is our biggest and most successful fundraiser - thanks to all our sponsors and participants! Wont you join them? Register above!
-Kids Fun Fun at 8:30
-5K Road Race at 9:00
-1.5 mile walk at 9:05
Special discount to Strong Family Farm Members upon request - Why not become a member and save on our many programs this year?
Click HERE [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sffm] and become a member today. Then, email us at info@strongfarm.org for your discount code.
Many thanks to our returning and new sponsors!
For the safety of our participants, we ask that you refrain from bringing dogs to our event. Thank you!
For 13 years, the Chicken Run has been a way to start the farm season and welcome the new baby chicks to the farm and to support the Strong Family Farm, Vernons nonprofit community farm located in the center of Vernon, CT.
The Strong family along with a large number of community members are committed to seeing that the beloved 7 generation Strong family farm is preserved in order to provide an agricultural education center where everyone can experience an authentic family farm environment. This doesnt come cheap. Our yearly Chicken Run is our biggest and most successful fundraiser - thanks to all our sponsors and participants! Wont you join them? Register above!
-Kids Fun Fun at 8:30
-5K Road Race at 9:00
-1.5 mile walk at 9:05
Special discount to Strong Family Farm Members upon request - Why not become a member and save on our many programs this year?
Click HERE [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sffm] and become a member today. Then, email us at info@strongfarm.org for your discount code.
Many thanks to our returning and new sponsors!
For the safety of our participants, we ask that you refrain from bringing dogs to our event. Thank you!
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