Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

  • Date Sat 26th July 2025
  • Location Newington, Connecticut
  • Price $30.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Newington, Capitol! This exciting event not only promises a fun-filled day of running but also supports a great cause โ€“ the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. Participants can enjoy a scenic two-loop course, complete with moderate hills, while competing for trophies across various age divisions. The race will kick off in front of the Scottish Rite Building, where runners will navigate a vibrant route filled with cheering volunteers and refreshing water stations.

As a special treat, the first 200 registrants will receive a free T-shirt, and all participants can refuel after the race with an array of delicious baked goods, fruits, Gatorade, and water. Together, we can make a differenceโ€”last year's event raised over $30,000 to provide essential tutoring and training programs for children and educators. Don't miss out on being part of this meaningful celebration of community spirit and athleticism!

Organiser's Description

PURPOSE

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. The main campus is located in Waterbury with satellite offices in Bridgeport and Hartford. All 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/

The 2024 race will be the 20th anniversary of our efforts! In 2023 this race generated just over $30,000 thanks to all the runners, donors, and sponsors and we hope to do better this year thanks to your generosity.



RACE TIMING_ _

Trident RFID racing system_, _Payne's Corner Timing



GIVEAWAYS

FREE 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!



TROPHIES

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+

Overall Race Winner: 1st place Male and 1st place Female



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

Races

  • 21th Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race

    Incl. T-Shirt, Snacks, Beverage

    Sat 26th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $30.00

    OPENS SOON

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Location

207 Deming Street, Newington, 06111, CT, United States

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