Strong Family Farm Chicken Run 2026 — Vernon, CT

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Vernon, CT
Venue
Strong Family Farm
Start Time
8:30 AM
Entry Fee
$2.00 – $40.00
Events
5K, Walk, Kids Run
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Strong Family Farm Chicken Run takes place at Strong Family Farm in Vernon, Connecticut on May 17, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:30 AM. The event offers three distance options: a 2-mile route, a 5K, and a 5-mile run, with both running and walking categories available. Entry fees range from $2.00 to $40.00, making it an accessible option for athletes of various budgets and fitness levels. Whether you're looking for a short warm-up effort, a standard 5K distance, or a longer 5-mile challenge, this farm-based event accommodates multiple race goals in a single event.

From the Race Organizer
Welcome this year's chickens to the farm at the 13th annual Chicken Run. For 13 years, the Chicken Run has been a way to start the farm season and welcome the new baby chicks to the farm and to support the Strong Family Farm, Vernon’s nonprofit community farm located in the center of Vernon, CT. The Strong family along with a large number of community members are committed to seeing that the beloved 7 generation Strong family farm is preserved in order to provide an agricultural education center where everyone can experience an authentic family farm environment. This doesn’t come cheap. Our yearly Chicken Run is our biggest and most successful fundraiser - thanks to all our sponsors and participants! Won’t you join them? Register above! -Kids Fun Fun at 8:30 -5K Road Race at 9:00 -1.5 mile walk at 9:05 Special discount to Strong Family Farm Members upon request - Why not become a member and save on our many programs this year? Click HERE and become a member today. Then, email us at inf

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Strong Family Farm Chicken Run 2026 — Vernon, CT?

Strong Family Farm Chicken Run 2026 — Vernon, CT takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Vernon, Connecticut.

Where is Strong Family Farm Chicken Run 2026 — Vernon, CT held?

Strong Family Farm Chicken Run 2026 — Vernon, CT is held at Strong Family Farm in Vernon, Connecticut.

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