52nd Annual Rooster Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Keating Farms Ave., Newtown, CT
- Distance
- 5K (In Person) RACE START 8:20 AM · 10K (In Person) RACE START 8:20 AM · Little Dash (Ages 3 to 8) RACE START 8 AM
From the Organizer
T-SHIRT AND BIB AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP BEGINNING FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH STARTING 8 AM UNTIL 4 :30 PM.
IF YOU REGISTERED after June 12 at 4 pm, your race number is only available on race day.
WE ARE LOCATED IN FAIRFIELD HILLS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 8 SIMPSON STREET.
UNABLE TO PICK UP NO WORRIES, YOU CAN PICK IT UP THE DAY OF
The Rooster Run/Walk will have a 5K & 10K certified Course (8:20AM START TIME). Your little chickens will also have a chance to run in our 100 yard dash (Little Chicks Dash- 8AM START TIME). The proceeds from these events will benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association.
Make it a family event, bring your friends and cheer on your friends and family as they raise money for a great cause! Register by midnight June 13th before the price increase. Registration will close on June 13th at 7:30 am. All registration will be done online.
The first 250 participants will receive a t-shirt.
Newtown Scholarship investing in Newtown's youth!
Rooster Run 5K Road Race Categories:
- Top Male Finisher
- Top Female Finisher
- Divisions – top 3 overall finishers:
- Male
- 12 and under
- 13 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 and over
- Female
- 12 and under
- 13 to 19
- 20 to 29
- 30 to 39
- 40 to 49
- 50 to 59
- 60 to 69
- 70 and over
10K
Top Male Finisher
Top Female Finisher
Divisions – top 3 overall finishers:
Male
12 and under
13 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
Female
12 and under
13 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70 and over
The 10K course is one small loop followed by three long loops around the paved Newtown Hills trail.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
88°
Low
66°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
26%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
Host City
About Newtown, CT
Elevation
456 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the 52nd Annual Rooster Run?
- 52nd Annual Rooster Run is a running race held in Newtown, Connecticut on June 13, 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 52nd Annual Rooster Run?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Newtown, Connecticut at Keating Farms Ave., Newtown, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 52nd Annual Rooster Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
52nd Annual Rooster Run
Jun 13, 2026