From the Organizer
Run with us on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026 on the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail, in Moosup CT. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am and the 10K race begins at 10:10 am, with the 8K, begins at 10:20 and the 5K immediately afterwards, about 10:30.
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All runners can park next to Weidele's Pizza and Pub, 50 Main Street, Moosup CT. This is the starting and finishing line for all races.
After the race, all runners will receive a choice of medallion or quality tee shirt*, and food and beverages at Weidele's. Relax on the lawn or picnic tables of the restaurant, as we announce the winners. The races are 100% State Park Trail, the 5K and 8K cross two back roads going toward RI, the 10K crosses one road going toward Moosup. There are 5 Water Stations. Proceeds support The Rotary Club of Plainfield, CT Foundation, which is focused on food insecurity and women's health products for the underserved members of our local community.
Leashed, well behaved K-9's are welcome!
*You must register by Sept 15 to secure your shirt size!
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
68°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from N Foster 1 E, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
568 ft
Nearest Airport
PVD
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport · 20 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 Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
RI Yacht Club 2026 Cardboard Boat Regatta
18 miles away
Liz Harris Memorial Cannonball 1 Mile Run
16 miles away
Run For Ryan Memorial Run
10 miles away
Scotland's Washed Out Bridge Endurance Challenge
14 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race
Sep 27, 2026