Run for The Hills
Run for The Hills is a trail running and running race on September 5, 2026 in Niantic, CT, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Join in the 5th Annual Run for the Hills 5K event at the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, CT. Come for an amazing trail run by Clark Pond and through beautiful scenery around the perimeter of the preserve. Proceeds from the race will go directly to maintaining this special place of quiet beauty for future generations to enjoy!
Not a runner? Hikers are also welcome to participate and enjoy the trails as well.
This year, the awards ceremony will take place after the race at the nature preserve where you will be able to celebrate with your fellow finishers whilst enjoying some well earned refreshments!
Entry Fee
- $25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
- Day-of cash registration, $35
Race Schedule
- Parking
- There is ample parking adjacent to the preserve, with overflow at East Lyme Town Hall, 108 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic.
- Race Day Check in opens at 08:00 AM
- Race starts at 09:00 AM
- Awards Ceremony at the Nature Preserve 10:30 AM
Awards
- Overall First Place Male and Female!
- Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
- The race will be professionally timed by SNERRO, LLC.
Registration (On line only)
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
60°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groton New London Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Niantic, CT
City Elevation
109 ft
Nearest Airport
WST
Westerly State Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- Run for The Hills
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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About These Sports
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.
Trail Running
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Running
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Run for The Hills
Sep 5, 2026