This scenic 5-mile road race will start and finish at the Village Green in the center of town. New this year is an out and back 5 mile race, runners will start on the Village Green and run up to Dennis Hill and circle back to the Village Green.This Memorial Day tradition, known as the William F Kelley Memorial Road Race, is the sole fundraiser for the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department college, higher education, undergraduate scholarship program where all proceeds go to Norfolk students. The race begins at the Village Green, parking will be in the center of Norfolk, the Town Hall or at the ball field on Mountain Road. Bib & shirt pick up will be at the Village Green prior to the race, you may pick up from 10:15 -11:45 am on race day OR pick up on Sunday 5-6:30 at the Village Green. There will be no registration on race day. Donations are welcome as well, thank you. To give our many walkers a better and safer experience on the course, our walking division will start at 11:30 a.m . ( you
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Norfolk, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
