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2026 Run To The River 5K

Date
September 19, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$20
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From the Organizer

Deep River Parks & Recreation Department is proud to host The Run To The River 5K Road Race as part of the Deep River Family Day celebrations.

The 5K race route is USATF certified and begins at Devitt Field at Southworth and Belmont. It then goes right onto Main Street, right onto Kirtland St. (@Restaurant). Proceed on Kirtland towards the river, road turns into River St. River St crosses main street and turns into Elm St. Take left onto Union St @ firehouse. At blinking light, proceed slight left back to Southworth @Devitt Field. Finish line at bottom of hill, left through gate at ‘B’ field to finish line near goal post.

Entry Fees

  • 5K - $20 Early Bird Registration. After Sept 2nd is $25 and on race day is $30
  • 5K Group Discount - $15 per person, groups of 6 or more registering together by Sept 2nd.

The first 100 registrants to the 5K will receive a race t-shirt as part of their registration fee.

Race Day Schedule

  • Registration Opens - 7:30 am
  • 5K Run/Walk Start - 9:00 am

Awards

  • Top male/female overall and first male/female in the following age groups: 
    • 10 yrs & under
    • 11 - 14 yrs
    • 15 - 18 yrs
    • 19 - 29 yrs
    • 30 - 39 yrs
    • 40 - 49 yrs
    • 50 - 59 yrs
    • 60 - 69 yrs
    • 70 +

Electronically chip timing by The EMPIRE Timing Co. 

Events

5K Run/Walk$20

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

74°

Typical Low

59°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Orient Pt Sp, 20 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 6:54 PMDaylight 12h 19m

Host City

About Deep River, CT

City Elevation

218 ft

Nearest Airport

HVN

Tweed New Haven Airport · 24 mi

Major Hub

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 41 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
2026 Run To The River 5K
Date
September 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Run To The River 5K?
2026 Run To The River 5K is a running race held in Deep River, Connecticut on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Run To The River 5K?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Deep River, Connecticut at Devitt Field. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Run To The River 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Run To The River 5K

Sep 19, 2026

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