2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk
2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk is a running race on May 16, 2027 in Washington Depot, CT, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- May 16, 2027 (297 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Are You Up for the 6th Annual Steep Rock’s 5K Challenge? You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 17th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!
The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve.
Join us for the challenge and the chance to celebrate your achievement at the finish line!
Registration Fees
- Adults: $25 online (early registration) | $35 on race day
- Youth (14 & under): $10
- Fun Run/Walk: $5
Fun Run/Walk participants are untimed and will not receive a race bib. - Please note: All registration fees are non-refundable.
Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles; we will have water to refill them.
Awards
Overall:
🏆Prizes awarded to 1st place Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers.
Recognition - Age Groups:
Top 3 Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers in each of the following age groups will be recognized:
19 & Under | 20–39 | 40–59 | 60+
Overall winners excluded from age group recognition. Nonbinary awards will be presented when there are at least three registered participants in the category.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 18 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Washington Depot, CT
City Elevation
755 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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297
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- May 16, 2027
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2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk
May 16, 2027