Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 75 Oxoboxo Dam Rd, Oakdale, CT
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 5K / 10K Bundle & more
From the Organizer
The Montville Rotary Club and Montville Parks & Recreation Department, and the Montville Senior & Social Services Department have teamed up to sponsor the Annual Montville Race Day on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Race Day will consist of a timed 5K run and a timed 10K run, and individuals of all ages for our Annual Color Run. All races start at the Camp Oakdale Pavilion at the corner of Oxoboxo Dam Road and Rt 163 in Oakdale, Connecticut. Color Run will be a different course and is not timed. The 10K is a USATF certified course.
**NEW THIS YEAR**- CUSTOM MEDALS! AWARDS- Top 3 male and female in the 5K AND 10K.
Join us for a fun, family day with a bounce house, snow cones, hot dog station, chair massages after the race, and raffles.
Please consider donating. ALL proceeds stay in the town and go directly back to the community.
Donations will benefit Montville Senior & Social Services Veteran's Fund, supporting local Veterans along with the Montville Rotary Club’s Education and Literacy Programs.
Race Entry - Online registration price increases at midnight on race day.
Register on or before August 1, 2026, to receive a guaranteed T-Shirt. Registration after 8/1/2026 will get a shirt only while supplies last.
10K - $30
5K - $30
Color run -Free
Race Day Schedule - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Bib pickup opens - 8:00 AM
5K Start- 9:00 am
10K Start - 10:00 am
Color Run - 11:30
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.
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.
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 Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run is a running event held in Oakdale, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Oakdale, CT at 75 Oxoboxo Dam Rd, Oakdale, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run
Sep 13, 2026