Rails to Trails
- Date
- July 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Race Details
- Fast point-to-point 5K race.
- Race starts at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue.
- NO PARKING AT THE START!!!!!!
- Register by June 22nd to be guaranteed a shirt!
Bib pick-up
- Bib pick-up and registration will be in the Center School gym.
- Thursday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Friday 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Parking & Transportation to the start
- Parking is available around the fairgrounds.
- Buses will transport runners to the starting line from Center School.
- The last shuttle bus departs Center School at 6:35 PM. (NEW TIME FOR 2026)
- No Parking at the starting line
Awards
- Award ceremony will follow the race on the main stage.
- Award categories -
- Top Male & Female
- M/F 14 & under
- M/F 15 - 19
- M/F 20 - 29
- M/F 30 - 39
- M/F 40 - 49
- M/F 50 - 59
- M/F 60 - 69
- M/F 70 - 79
- M/F 80+
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rails to Trails?
- Rails to Trails is a running event held in East Hampton, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Rails to Trails?
- Friday, July 10, 2026 in East Hampton, CT at 7 Summit Street, East Hampton, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rails to Trails?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Rails to Trails
Jul 10, 2026