Oh Boy 5K For US! Run Connecticut the Easy Way — Because we have a reason In honor of the Marathon Man, Attorney Eugene L. DeFronzo Enjoy walking or running for your reason! For the Fallen Soldiers, First Respondents, For our Veterans & Active Soldiers, For Child Abuse Prevention, For Cancer Survivors and the cure, For our Country, For depression and sadness, For Domestic Violence, For the Grieving of a Loved One, For our Families, For Peace, For our neighborhoods, for Unity and Justice. For You and US! Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention through the Exchange Club of Waterbury. Co-founder, the late Gene De Fronzo, more than 766 marathons, 50 States 12 times. Co-founder, race director Ivelisse A. Cruz Entry Fees: Adults: $30 thru 4/30 $35 & 5/1 thru race day Students: $10 thru 4/30 & $15 5/1 thru race day. T-shirts: Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirts size. After April 24, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed. Course Description: 5K Loop Start & Finish at 300 Grand St
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Waterbury, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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