
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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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
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
128 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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