The Friendly First 5K Cross-Country Race
- Date Sun 8th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Litchfield, Connecticut
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Friendly First 5K Cross-Country Race on Sunday, November 8th, 2026! Set in the picturesque Litchfield, Northwest Hills, this exhilarating event takes place at the stunning White Memorial Conservation Area. This 100% cross-country race promises a fun and friendly atmosphere as participants tackle the same scenic course that the kids will run later in the day.
Registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to soak in the excitement. The race itself starts at 9:00 AM, with awards scheduled for 10:00 AM, making it a perfect way to kick off a day filled with community spirit and athleticism. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and friendly competition!
Registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to soak in the excitement. The race itself starts at 9:00 AM, with awards scheduled for 10:00 AM, making it a perfect way to kick off a day filled with community spirit and athleticism. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is designed for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and friendly competition!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS 100% CROSS-COUNTRY. LOCATED AT WHITE MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA IN LITCHFIELD. THE RACE IS HELD PRIOR TO THE USATF/CT JUNIOR OLYMPICS. THE FRIENDLY FIRST 5K CROSS-COUNTRY IS A GREYSTONE EVENT. THIS IS THE FIRST RACE OF THE DAY, RUN ON THE SAME COURSE AS THE KIDS!
Registration opens at 7:30 AM
Race Starts at 9:00 AM
Awards at 10:00 AM
Registration opens at 7:30 AM
Race Starts at 9:00 AM
Awards at 10:00 AM
Races
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The Friendly First 5K Cross-Country Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 8th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
All parking will be in the Sawmill Field. Follow signs & Marshalls. No parking on roads or trails. No Exceptions! The 5K course has a hill at 1.5 mile mark with an elevation rise of 134. Then it drops 134 in elevation! There are plenty of leaves, roots, rocks, mud, and possibly snow. There are several outhouses. 100% Cross-Country!!!
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The White Memorial Foundation & Conservation Center in Litchfield, CT, Litchfield, 06759, CT, United States
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