
From the Organizer
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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17th Annual Barkhamsted River Run 5K
May 31, 2026