Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Newington, Connecticut
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in beautiful Newington, Capitol! This exciting event not only offers a fun and challenging race but also supports a noble cause, raising funds for the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. Participants will enjoy a scenic two-loop course featuring moderate hills and plenty of water stations, all while competing for awards in various age divisions. With a race start and finish at the Scottish Rite Building, this community-centered event promises to be an uplifting experience for all involved.
The first 200 registrants will receive complimentary T-shirts, and every participant can refuel after the race with a selection of delicious baked pastries, fruits, Gatorade, and water! Additionally, wellness services including massage tables and compression boots will be available, ensuring a refreshing and enjoyable day. Don't miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports children in need. Mark your calendars for July 25, and get ready to run for a great cause!
The first 200 registrants will receive complimentary T-shirts, and every participant can refuel after the race with a selection of delicious baked pastries, fruits, Gatorade, and water! Additionally, wellness services including massage tables and compression boots will be available, ensuring a refreshing and enjoyable day. Don't miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming event that not only promotes health and fitness but also supports children in need. Mark your calendars for July 25, and get ready to run for a great cause!
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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22nd Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt Size
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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