The River Run

The River Run will take place Saturday September 9/26/2026 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile & 1/2 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes. ENTRY FEES 5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30; 8/29-9/20=$35; Race Day = $40 10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35; 8/29-9/20 = $40; Race Day = $45 Kids Race: Free All Registration Fees are Non-Refundable! Race Day registration opens at 8:30 T-SHIRTS A free performance shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration. (Subject to availability) EARLY PACKET PICKUP Pick up your bib & T-shirt on Friday 9/26 from 3:00-6:00 at the Ticket Depot adjacent to the Iron Horse Playground. PARKING Park in the commuter lots along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. This will be a short walk to the race start & finish lines. Note: the exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45. AGE DIVISIONS FOR AWARDS (MALE & FEMALE) 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+ Custom pint glass will be awarded to the Overall Winners in the 5k & 10k and the Top 3 in each age division at the Awards Tent post race. If you get your Personal Record (PR) or it's your 1st time running the distance, please come Ring the Rotary Bell at the Post Race Party! NICE DOGS, S TROLLERS & PUSHERS Are permitted, but please line up towards the rear of the field prior to race start. TIMING Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2024. Note: Elite runners should line up at the front. KIDS 1 MILE We are pleased to once again partner with the Farmington Valley YMCA to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family. This race is for kids up to