
From the Organizer
The Cheshire Community YMCA and Cheshire Land Trust are partnering on a race around historic Ives Farm. This all-ages run will wind through the fields and trails on the property, with the start and finish line located at the beautifully restored barn. Proceeds from this event will support the work that the YMCA does in the Cheshire community as well as the revitalization plans that the Cheshire Land Trust has for the Ives Farm property.
Pumpkin Dash Start: 9:45AM
5K Start: 10:00AM
Y Cup Relay Start: 10:05AM
Events
Weather
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
61°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Meriden Markham Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
133 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cheshire Community YMCA Harvest Trail Race and Y Cup Relay
Oct 24, 2026