
From the Organizer
There will be three competitive races – the 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group will receive medals. The overall male and female winners in the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile competitive runs will receive special recognition plaques. Medals will be awarded to all participants in non-competitive 1 mile fun run/walk designed to encourage families to get out and be active together.
An official race t-shirt will be provided depending on time of registration, and inventory. Walk up registrants will be provided race t-shirts and sizes based on availability at the time of their registration. There will be post-race awards ceremonies.
The entry fee for the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile competitive races is $25. (Prices increase to $30 after 1/29 and $40 after 2/19.) The non-competitive 1 Mile fun run entry fee is $15. (Prices increase to $20 after 1/29 and $25 after 2/19.) Race day registrations will be available. Visit our website at www.litchfieldpark.gov for updates.
Early check-in will be available on Friday, February 26, 2027 at the Litchfield Park Rec Center. Participants will receive their t-shirts, bibs and raffle tickets when they check in.
Race Start Times:
7:30 a.m. – 10K
8:00 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (non-competitive)
9:00 a.m. – 5K
9:45 a.m. – 1 Mile
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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)
Litchfield Park 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk
Feb 27, 2027