Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 75 Oxoboxo Dam Rd, Oakdale, CT
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 5K / 10K Bundle & more
From the Organizer
The Montville Rotary Club and Montville Parks & Recreation Department, and the Montville Senior & Social Services Department have teamed up to sponsor the Annual Montville Race Day on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Race Day will consist of a timed 5K run and a timed 10K run, and individuals of all ages for our Annual Color Run. All races start at the Camp Oakdale Pavilion at the corner of Oxoboxo Dam Road and Rt 163 in Oakdale, Connecticut. Color Run will be a different course and is not timed. The 10K is a USATF certified course.
**NEW THIS YEAR**- CUSTOM MEDALS! AWARDS- Top 3 male and female in the 5K AND 10K. PLUS top 3 Over 40.
Join us for a fun, family day with a bounce house, snow cones, hot dog station, chair massages after the race, and raffles.
Please consider donating. ALL proceeds stay in the town and go directly back to the community.
Donations will benefit Montville Senior & Social Services Veteran's Fund, supporting local Veterans along with the Montville Rotary Club’s Education and Literacy Programs.
Race Entry - Online registration price increases at midnight on race day.
Register on or before August 1, 2026, to receive a guaranteed T-Shirt. Registration after 8/1/2026 will get a shirt only while supplies last.
10K - $30
5K - $30
Color run -Free
Race Day Schedule - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Bib pickup opens - 8:00 AM
5K Start- 9:00 am
10K Start - 10:00 am
Color Run - 11:30
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
77°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwich Public Utility Plt, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oakdale, CT
Elevation
502 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- 75 Oxoboxo Dam Rd, Oakdale, CT
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run is a running race held in Oakdale, Connecticut on September 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 Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Oakdale, Connecticut at 75 Oxoboxo Dam Rd, Oakdale, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Montville Race Day 5K , 10K , and Color Run
Sep 13, 2026