The Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run

  • Date Sun 26th October 2025
  • Time 8:20AM EDT
  • Location WESTON, Connecticut
  • Price $11.60 - $69.90
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an exciting day at The Reservoir Run Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025! This thrilling event takes place in the beautiful town of Weston, Western Connecticut, showcasing the stunning scenery along the Reservoir. Runners of all ages can participate in three fantastic distances: the challenging Half Marathon, the invigorating 5K, and the fun-filled Kids Fun Run. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:20 AM, and the Kids Fun Run at 8:50 AM, all starting near Weston High School.

Join the vibrant Weston community as they come together to support local charities, including the Child & Family Guidance Center and the Ronald McDonald House. With a scenic course featuring the picturesque Valley Forge Road and a challenging yet rewarding 12th mile, this race promises to be an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. Don't miss your chance to be part of this premier event—register early to secure your spot and enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with camaraderie and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

MANY THANKS TO OUR GREAT SPONSORS, RUNNERS, OUR TOWN POLICE, AND THE CONSTRUCTION CREW THAT FINISHED THE BRIDGE FOR US TO RUN OVER LAST YEAR!

YOU ALL MADE IT A GREAT RACE DAY!



WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE OUR ORIGINAL COURSE WITH THE NEW BRIDGE IN MILE 11 AND YOULL BE TREATED TO A WONDERFUL, SMOOTH, AND AWESOMELY SCENIC VALLEY FORGE RD ALONG THE RESERVOIR. AND YES- THE CHALLENGING 12TH MILE...



OUR 5K COURSE WAS NOT AFFECTED AND WE HAD A RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS! LET'S DO IT AGAIN.



THE WESTON KIWANIS CLUB AND THE WESTON KIWANIS CLUB FOUNDATION, INC. ARE HONORED TO HOST THE FOURTEENTH YEAR OF THE RESERVOIR RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K, AND KIDS FUN RUN. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE KIWANIAN'S PREMIER EVENT. THE WESTON COMMUNITY, POLICE, TOWN, AND SCHOOLS JOIN TOGETHER EVERY YEAR TO BRING YOU ONE OF THE FINEST RUNNING EVENTS IN CT.



OUR 2025 RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THREE GREAT CHARITIES:

THE CHILD & FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER

THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

WESTON EMS



8:20 AM - 5K RACE START IN FRONT OF WESTON HIGH SCHOOL *BOTH STARTS WILL BE VERY WELL MARKED

8:30 AM- HALF MARATHON START ON THE DRIVEWAY NEAR THE FOOTBALL FIELD *IT WILL BE VERY WELL MARKED

8:50 AM- WARMUP TO THE KIDS FUN RUN, STARTS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD



PLEASE NOTE ALL START TIMES!!!

THIS WAS DONE TO HELP OUR POLICE AND TRAFFIC FLOW ON THE COURSE.



BIB AND SWAG PICKUP LOCATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 11 AM TO 4 PM - _WESTON HIGH SCHOOL!_

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 STARTING AT 7 AM & UP TILL THE RACES START- WESTON HIGH SCHOOL



REGISTRATION FEES* TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK ABOVE ON THE DISTANCE EVENT YOU WANT TO RUN


DATES HALF MARATHON 5K RUN KIDS FUN RUN
APRIL 1 APRIL 30 $45* $25** $10
MAY 1 JULY 31 $55 $30 $10
AUG 1 OCT 12 $65 $35 $10
OCT 13 -- OCT 26 $75 $40 $10
*ABSOLUTELY THE LOWEST FEE, UNMATCHED BY ALMOST ANY OTHER HALFM IN CT
**AND JUST ABOUT THE LOWEST 5K ENTRY FEE ANYWHERE!


REDUCED FEES FOR 18 & UNDER

*14-18 HALF MARATHON 4/1-10/12 = $40 10/13-10/26 = $45
*18 & UNDER 5K 4/1-10/12 = $23 10/13-10/26 = $27
THESE AMOUNTS DO NOT INCLUDE CC FEES- SEE THE REG. TILES ABOVE.
OUR INSURANCE STATES YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 14 YEARS OLD IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HALF MARATHON.



RACE COURSES: THE 5K AND HALF MARATHON WILL BE THE SAME AS IN THE PAST.

BOTH COURSES START AND FINISH NEAR THE FRONT OF WESTON HIGH.
THE EXACT LOCATIONS WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED.
STARTING PROCEDURES, AND RACE FINISH PROTOCOLS WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH ANY COVID RULES IF NEEDED.



HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP LINK- HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/NOA4OMQL [https://onthegomap.com/s/noa4omql]

THE CHALLENGING HALF MARATHON COURSE HAS TERRIFIC AUTUMN COLORS AND SCENERY- ESPECIALLY ALONG THE RESERVOIR- TO KEEP YOU RELAXED & 'OCCUPIED'! THE TOWN OF WESTON OFFERS CHALLENGING HILLS AND SOME SPECTACULAR VIEWS.


5K COURSE MAP LINK: HTTP://WWW.GMAP-PEDOMETER.COM/?R=6945597 [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6945597] (THIS MAY ONLY BE VISIBLE ON A PC- NOT ON A PHONE OR IPAD) THE 5K COURSE HAS SOME ROLLING HILLS. IT'S A SIMPLE LOOP COURSE WITH ALL RIGHT HAND TURNS ON QUIET ROADS.



THE WESTON ROADS ARE NOT CLOSED BUT BOTH COURSES ARE WELL MAINTAINED FOR SAFETY. WE ASK THAT YOU RUN/WALK WITHOUT EAR-DEVICES FOR YOUR SAFETY- PLEASE! BE AWARE AT ALL TIMES.



THE KIDS RUNS ARE VARYING DISTANCES ON THE WHS TRACK- THEY WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE AGES AND NUMBERS REGISTERED.



AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE:

ALL HALF MARATHON FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE FINISHER MEDALS.

RACE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED ASAP AFTER THE RESULTS ARE RECORDED FOR THE 5K AND THEN LATER FOR THE HALF MARATHON AFTER THE MAJORITY OF THE FINISHERS ARE RECORDED.



PREMIER GIFT CARD AWARDS - PRESENTED BY FLEET FEET OF WESTPORT

THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL CHAMPIONS IN THE HALF MARATHON AND THE 5K RECEIVE SEPARATE AWARDS* AND ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR AGE GROUPS. $100, $75, $50



HALF MARATHON AGE GROUPS: 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ AWARDS ARE THREE DEEP.



THE 5K AGE GROUPS

9 & UNDER, 10-13: 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ AWARDS ARE THREE DEEP.





**GUARANTEED SHIRT SIZE ENDS 10/9 - THEN 'AS AVAILABLE' & WE COULD RUN OUT.

DON'T DELAY!



THERE ARE NO DOGS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN EITHER RACE. THIS IS MANDATED BY OUR INSURANCE POLICY. NO EXCEPTIONS.



GROUP PRICING:

IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF TEN OR MORE PLEASE CONTACT OUR RACE DIRECTOR MARTY SCHAIVONE EMAIL [email protected] FOR SPECIAL REQUESTS OR CONSIDERATIONS ON GROUP DISCOUNTS.



NONRUNNING DONORS ONLY:

PLEASE CLICK ON THE NONRUNNER DONATE LINK TO REGISTER AND GO TO THE DONATION PAGES.



BENEFACTORS OR SPONSORS (DONATIONS $250+):

GO TO HTTPS://WESTONKIWANIS.ORG/RESERVOIRRUN-SPONSOR [https://westonkiwanis.org/reservoirrun-sponsor]

OR EMAIL: [email protected]



WE WOULD APPRECIATE EVERYONE'S HELP TO ENHANCE OUR EVENT AND DONATIONS.

REGISTRANTS AND NON-RUNNERS CAN DONATE AT ANY TIME BY CLICKING DONATE AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE.



YOU ARE ABLE TO ENJOY THESE EVENTS BECAUSE OF THE DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OF THE WESTON KIWANIS. PLEASE THANK ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS AND BE GENEROUS WHENEVER YOU CAN.



MARTY SCHAIVONE PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THIS EVENT.
M.S. RUNNING PRODUCTIONS HELPS TO DIRECT OVER 30 RUNNING EVENTS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. LAST YEAR THEY CUMULATIVELY RAISED OVER $250,000 FOR CHARITIES. INCLUDED ON HIS SCHEDULE- THE TRUMBULL GREAT PUMPKIN CLASSIC, THE BLACK ROCK "RUN FOR THE ROCK", MILFORD BANK MOVES FOR VETERANS, COLONY GRILL HOT OIL 5K IN FAIRFIELD, THE STRATFORD TURKEY TROT, THE COW CHIP CROSS COUNTRY RUN, AND MANY OTHER EVENTS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.


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Races

  • The Reservoir Run Races Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & Half Marathon Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $69.90

    The Half Marathon Course is a beautiful run, AND challenging! That looooong mile 12 uphill will test your endurance- but you'll be very proud of yoursel!. Other parts of the course are flat, rolly, scenic and fast- everything you could ask for! Overall M&F champions win awards (3 Deep), Master, Grand Master, and Great Grand Master (M&F) as well as 3 deep in 10 year age groups 14 and older. There is additional information available and pictures from previous years at https://westonkiwanis.org/
  • The Reservoir Run 5K

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Short Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (8:20AM EDT)

    $38.10

    The 5K course is around Central Weston. It is ALL right hand turns, has a few hills and a very long flat middle mile! There is additional information available and pictures from previous years at https://westonkiwanis.org/ Overall M&F champions win awards. All m & f age group awards are listed on page one
  • The Reservoir Run Kids Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Short Sleeve T-Shirt

    Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    The Fun Run is held on the school grounds/track adjacent to the HM & 5K courses. The safety of the young participants is a priority. There will be varying distances based on age and total numbers of the little tykes!
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Weston High School, 115 School Road, WESTON, 06883, CT, United States

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