17th Annual Barkhamsted River Run 5K 2026 — Barkhamsted, CT

Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Barkhamsted, CT
Venue
65 Ripley Hill Road
Start Time
9:30 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00
Events
1M Kids Fun Run, 5K
Includes
T-Shirt
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Fundraiser for the Town of Barkhamsted elementary school. Please join us and support our kids. Course: Scenic, fairly level out and back course (two hills) along the Farmington River and People's State Forest in the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County. Race Day Schedule: Registration will begin at 8 - 9:15 am, 5K Race Start 9:30 am & Kids 1M Fun Run & 10:30am. T-shirts will be provided for those registered by Friday, May 15th. Parking: Barkhamsted Elementary School (65 Ripley Hill Rd., Barkhamsted, CT 06063) - No Animals, Roller Blades or Bikes - Free T-shirts if registered by Friday, May 15. MEDALS for First place finisher in each category.

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