The River Run
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Simsbury, Connecticut
- Price Free - $40.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at The River Run on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in beautiful Simsbury, Connecticut! This vibrant community event kicks off at 10:00 am and offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose from USATF certified 5k and 10k road races, as well as a fun-filled 1-mile kids' race. The course is notably flat and fast, making it ideal for those looking to achieve personal records while enjoying a scenic route alongside parks, the Farmington River, and charming local farms.
Don't miss out on the post-race festivities, featuring a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over, delicious treats from Faddy's Donuts Food Truck, and live music to keep the energy high. With custom awards for overall winners and age division champions, along with fun medals and t-shirts for kids, there's something for everyone at The River Run. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Don't miss out on the post-race festivities, featuring a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over, delicious treats from Faddy's Donuts Food Truck, and live music to keep the energy high. With custom awards for overall winners and age division champions, along with fun medals and t-shirts for kids, there's something for everyone at The River Run. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
****RACE POSTPONED: NEW DATE OCTOBER 31****
The River Run will take place SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 AT 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes.
ENTRY FEES
5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30; 8/29-9/25=$35; Race Day = $40
10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35; 8/29-9/25 = $40; Race Day = $45
Kids Race: Free
All Registration Fees are Non-Refundable! Race Day registration opens at 8:30
T-SHIRTS
A free t-shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration. (Subject to availability)
POST RACE
Celebrate your finish with a FREE post-race beer courtesy of Talcott Mountain Collective!
Must be 21 years of age or older W/ID
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your bib & T-shirt on Wed 9/23 and Thurs 9/24 from 4:00-6:00 pm and Friday 9/25 from 3:00-6:00 at the Ticket Depot adjacent to the Iron Horse Playground.
PARKING
Park in the commuter lots along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. This will be a short walk to the race start & finish lines. Note: the exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45.
AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Custom pint glass will be awarded to the Overall Winners in the 5k & 10k and the Top 3 in each age division at the Awards Tent post race.
If you get your Personal Record (PR) or it's your 1st time running the distance, please come Ring the Rotary Bell at the Post Race Party!
NICE DOGS, STROLLERS & PUSHERS
Are permitted, but please line up towards the rear of the field prior to race start.
TIMING
Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2026. Note: Elite runners should line up at the front.
KIDS 1 MILE
We are pleased to once again partner with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to provide a fun-filled kids race. This race is for kids up to 12 years old (mostly K-4th grades.) Parents are welcome to join in the fun!
Begins at 11:15 (after the 5k & 10k). All finishers will receive a Bib, T-Shirt, Medal & Certificate of Completion. All Parents will need to register their child and sign a waiver prior to start, so DON"T be that parent that shows up 30 seconds prior to race start.
POST RACE PARTY
Faddy's Donuts Food Truck will be on-site from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
iHeartMedia with Amanda Joe will provide fantastic music to keep energy pumping
YOUR SPONSORSHIP & PARTICIPATION HELPS YOUR COMMUNITY!
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club has been hosting The River Run since 1995. The run is an important fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go back into the community! For more than 110 years, Rotarys people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
Thank you for supporting the fundraising efforts of your local Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club!!!
The River Run will take place SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 AT 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes.
ENTRY FEES
5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30; 8/29-9/25=$35; Race Day = $40
10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35; 8/29-9/25 = $40; Race Day = $45
Kids Race: Free
All Registration Fees are Non-Refundable! Race Day registration opens at 8:30
T-SHIRTS
A free t-shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration. (Subject to availability)
POST RACE
Celebrate your finish with a FREE post-race beer courtesy of Talcott Mountain Collective!
Must be 21 years of age or older W/ID
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your bib & T-shirt on Wed 9/23 and Thurs 9/24 from 4:00-6:00 pm and Friday 9/25 from 3:00-6:00 at the Ticket Depot adjacent to the Iron Horse Playground.
PARKING
Park in the commuter lots along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. This will be a short walk to the race start & finish lines. Note: the exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45.
AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE)
14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Custom pint glass will be awarded to the Overall Winners in the 5k & 10k and the Top 3 in each age division at the Awards Tent post race.
If you get your Personal Record (PR) or it's your 1st time running the distance, please come Ring the Rotary Bell at the Post Race Party!
NICE DOGS, STROLLERS & PUSHERS
Are permitted, but please line up towards the rear of the field prior to race start.
TIMING
Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2026. Note: Elite runners should line up at the front.
KIDS 1 MILE
We are pleased to once again partner with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to provide a fun-filled kids race. This race is for kids up to 12 years old (mostly K-4th grades.) Parents are welcome to join in the fun!
Begins at 11:15 (after the 5k & 10k). All finishers will receive a Bib, T-Shirt, Medal & Certificate of Completion. All Parents will need to register their child and sign a waiver prior to start, so DON"T be that parent that shows up 30 seconds prior to race start.
POST RACE PARTY
Faddy's Donuts Food Truck will be on-site from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
iHeartMedia with Amanda Joe will provide fantastic music to keep energy pumping
YOUR SPONSORSHIP & PARTICIPATION HELPS YOUR COMMUNITY!
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club has been hosting The River Run since 1995. The run is an important fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go back into the community! For more than 110 years, Rotarys people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
Thank you for supporting the fundraising efforts of your local Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club!!!
Races
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5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$35.00
Starts and finishes at the Simsbury Meadows. Very flat - in fact, the only "hill" is going over the Drake Hill Bridge. Runners & walkers welcome, although we ask that slower runners & walkers start in middle or back of queue. -
10k
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$40.00
Race starts and finishes at the Simsbury Meadows. Just past the 1 mile mark, the 10k participants will continue straight on Riverside Road, breaking away from the 5k participants. Please no walkers on the 10k. -
Kids Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 31st October 2026 (11:30AM EDT)
Free
All participants will receive a River Run T-Shirt sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Race starts at the Simsbury Meadows field. Finishers receive medals from Raising Cane's & a finisher certificate.
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