
From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025, Rain or Shine
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Portland Riverfront Park, 284 Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
Awards: Medals will awarded to top 3 finishers in each age category for the in-person 5K
Register Online: Race Sign Up
https://portland.recdesk.com
In office or mail in to PO Box 71, Portland CT 06480
Bib #s and Timing: Race day 8:45-9:45 AM
Proceeds: Race proceeds benefit Portland Parks & Recreation Programs and Camp Scholarship Opportunities!
Inclement Weather: Portland Parks & Recreation Hotline- 860-262-7234
T-Shirts: Must register by September 1, 2025 to qualify for a free t-shirt.
Divisions for 5K :
12 and under,13 to 15,16 to 18,19 to 29
30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 and older
Online Registration only
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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.
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.
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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