Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Newington, CT, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Our Cause
Our annual 5K Road Race supports the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut, with 100% of proceeds directly benefiting their mission. These centers provide critical support through:
One-on-one tutorial sessions for children (valued at $5,000 per child)
Comprehensive teacher training programs (valued at $10,000 per tutor)
Learn more at www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/connecticut-connecticut/
Race Perks
First 100 registrants receive complimentary T-shirts
Free hydration and refreshments (pastries, fruits, Gatorade, water)
Wellness services by Roba Physical Therapy:Massage tables
Cupping
Normatec compression boots
Awards
Overall Winners
1st Place Male
1st Place Female
Age Division Awards
1st and 2nd Place for Male and Female in categories:
9-13 years
14-19 years
20-29 years
30-39 years
40-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
70-79 years
80+ years
Race Timing
Professionally managed by Payne's Corner Timing who use Trident RFID Racing System
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
84°
Low
59°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
0 to 7 mph
Host City
About Newington, CT
City Elevation
75 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
2
Days to train
- Race
- Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Newington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race
Jul 25, 2026