From the Organizer
Race Details
- Fast point-to-point 5K race.
- Race starts at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue.
- NO PARKING AT THE START!!!!!!
- Register by June 22nd to be guaranteed a shirt!
Bib pick-up
- Bib pick-up and registration will be in the Center School gym.
- Thursday 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Friday 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Parking & Transportation to the start
- Parking is available around the fairgrounds.
- Buses will transport runners to the starting line from Center School.
- The last shuttle bus departs Center School at 6:35 PM. (NEW TIME FOR 2026)
- No Parking at the starting line
Awards
- Award ceremony will follow the race on the main stage.
- Award categories -
- Top Male & Female
- M/F 14 & under
- M/F 15 - 19
- M/F 20 - 29
- M/F 30 - 39
- M/F 40 - 49
- M/F 50 - 59
- M/F 60 - 69
- M/F 70 - 79
- M/F 80+
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About East Hampton, CT
Elevation
544 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 Rails to Trails?
- Rails to Trails is a running race held in East Hampton, Connecticut on July 10, 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 Rails to Trails?
- Friday, July 10, 2026 in East Hampton, Connecticut at 7 Summit Street, East Hampton, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rails to Trails?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rails to Trails
Jul 10, 2026