Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newington, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Newington, Capitol! This vibrant event not only promises a day of fun and fitness but also supports a worthy cause—raising funds for the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. Participants can enjoy a beautiful two-loop course filled with moderate hills and scenic views, starting and finishing in front of the Scottish Rite Building.
Runners of all ages are encouraged to join, with awards for top finishers in various age divisions and overall male and female champions. The first 200 registrants will receive complimentary T-shirts, and everyone can refuel with free baked pastries, fruits, Gatorade, and water. Plus, wellness services, including massage therapy and Normatec compression boots, will be available to help you recover and connect with the community. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day that combines athletic achievement with the joy of giving back!
Runners of all ages are encouraged to join, with awards for top finishers in various age divisions and overall male and female champions. The first 200 registrants will receive complimentary T-shirts, and everyone can refuel with free baked pastries, fruits, Gatorade, and water. Plus, wellness services, including massage therapy and Normatec compression boots, will be available to help you recover and connect with the community. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day that combines athletic achievement with the joy of giving back!
Organiser's Description
The annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race raises funds to support the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. These centers offer one-on-one tutorial sessions to children valued at $5000/child and also offer teacher training programs valued at $10,000/tutor. 100% of the proceeds are distributed to the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut.
For more information on the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut, please visit https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/connecticut-connecticut/
COMPLIMENTARY
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T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS!
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ALL PARTICIPANTS CAN HYDRATE AND REPLENISH FOR FREE FROM AN ASSORTMENT OF BAKED PASTRIES, FRUITS, GATORADE, AND WATER!
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WELLNESS SERVICES BY ROBA PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS. INCLUDES MASSAGE TABLES, CUPPING, NORMATEC COMPRESSION BOOTS AND MORE! THEY WOULD LOVE TO GIVE BACK TO SUCH A GREAT CAUSE AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE PROCESS.
RACE TIMING
TRIDENT RFID RACING SYSTEM_, _PAYNE'S CORNER TIMING
TROPHIES
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OVERALL RACE WINNER: 1ST PLACE MALE AND 1ST PLACE FEMALE
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AGE DIVISION 1ST AND 2ND PLACE FOR MALE AND FEMALE
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AGES 9-13
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AGES 14-19
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AGES 20-29
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AGES 30-39
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AGES 40-49
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AGES 50-59
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AGES 60-69
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AGES 70-79
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AGES 80+
RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
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A TWO LOOP COURSE THAT STARTS AND ENDS IN FRONT OF THE SCOTTISH RITE BUILDING AT 207 DEMING STREET.
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RACE COURSE IS A FULL GAMUT OF UPS AND DOWNS WITH MODERATE HILLS ON A SCENIC ROUTE WITH PLENTY OF WATER STATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS.
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LOOP 1:
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START ON DEMING IN FRONT OF SCOTTISH RITE BUILDING.
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TURN LEFT AT SOUTHERN ENTRANCE TO CANDLEWYCK
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TURN RIGHT AT CAMBRIDGE
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RIGHT ON LEXINGTON - LOOP AROUND GRASS ISLAND
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RIGHT BACK ON CAMBRIDGE
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RIGHT ON CULVER
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RIGHT DEMING
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RIGHT ON CANDLEWYCK TO START LOOP 2
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LOOP 2:
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FOLLOW CANDLEWYCK TO RIGHT ON STAGE COACH
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RIGHT ONTO LITTLE BROOK
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RIGHT ON CULVER
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RIGHT ON DEMING
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LEFT INTO SCOTTISH RITE PARKING LOT TO FINISH
PARKING
PARKING IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT LAY-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES 3050 BERLIN TURNPIKE, NEWINGTON. ENTER BY WAY OF THE SPHINX SHRINERS. (FOLLOW SIGNS TO EVENT, PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK)
REST AREAS
INDOOR MEN'S AND WOMAN'S RESTROOMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
SPONSORSHIP
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR CAUSE AND RACE? PLEASE CONTACT DEEPAK SALURU [email protected]
For more information on the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut, please visit https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/connecticut-connecticut/
COMPLIMENTARY
*
T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS!
*
ALL PARTICIPANTS CAN HYDRATE AND REPLENISH FOR FREE FROM AN ASSORTMENT OF BAKED PASTRIES, FRUITS, GATORADE, AND WATER!
*
WELLNESS SERVICES BY ROBA PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS. INCLUDES MASSAGE TABLES, CUPPING, NORMATEC COMPRESSION BOOTS AND MORE! THEY WOULD LOVE TO GIVE BACK TO SUCH A GREAT CAUSE AND CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE PROCESS.
RACE TIMING
TRIDENT RFID RACING SYSTEM_, _PAYNE'S CORNER TIMING
TROPHIES
*
OVERALL RACE WINNER: 1ST PLACE MALE AND 1ST PLACE FEMALE
*
AGE DIVISION 1ST AND 2ND PLACE FOR MALE AND FEMALE
*
*
AGES 9-13
*
AGES 14-19
*
AGES 20-29
*
AGES 30-39
*
AGES 40-49
*
AGES 50-59
*
AGES 60-69
*
AGES 70-79
*
AGES 80+
RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
*
A TWO LOOP COURSE THAT STARTS AND ENDS IN FRONT OF THE SCOTTISH RITE BUILDING AT 207 DEMING STREET.
*
RACE COURSE IS A FULL GAMUT OF UPS AND DOWNS WITH MODERATE HILLS ON A SCENIC ROUTE WITH PLENTY OF WATER STATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS.
*
LOOP 1:
*
*
*
START ON DEMING IN FRONT OF SCOTTISH RITE BUILDING.
*
TURN LEFT AT SOUTHERN ENTRANCE TO CANDLEWYCK
*
TURN RIGHT AT CAMBRIDGE
*
RIGHT ON LEXINGTON - LOOP AROUND GRASS ISLAND
*
RIGHT BACK ON CAMBRIDGE
*
RIGHT ON CULVER
*
RIGHT DEMING
*
RIGHT ON CANDLEWYCK TO START LOOP 2
*
LOOP 2:
*
*
*
FOLLOW CANDLEWYCK TO RIGHT ON STAGE COACH
*
RIGHT ONTO LITTLE BROOK
*
RIGHT ON CULVER
*
RIGHT ON DEMING
*
LEFT INTO SCOTTISH RITE PARKING LOT TO FINISH
PARKING
PARKING IS ONLY AVAILABLE AT LAY-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES 3050 BERLIN TURNPIKE, NEWINGTON. ENTER BY WAY OF THE SPHINX SHRINERS. (FOLLOW SIGNS TO EVENT, PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK)
REST AREAS
INDOOR MEN'S AND WOMAN'S RESTROOMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING
SPONSORSHIP
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR CAUSE AND RACE? PLEASE CONTACT DEEPAK SALURU [email protected]
Races
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21st Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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