Suffield, Connecticut · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The The Cross-Connecticut Run for Mental Health Awareness is a running and ultra event held on Saturday, September 12, 2026. It is located in Suffield, Connecticut.
parking map: please park in blue lots for bike events, please minimize parking on Fisher Drive. 5K runners, please park at Healthtrax:
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Donations made by check should be made payable to ERRACE and can be sent to ERRACE, PO Box 454 Plainville CT 06062
All Fees are Suggested Registration Donations
** Any participant who raises $500 in donations will have entry fee waived!**
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! If you are interested in volunteering or know anyone who is, please sign up or have them sign up here at Bikereg.com. Thank you to all our volunteers. You will get free food, a T-Shirt and some great experiences! sign up to help out at: VOLUNTEER HERE!!!
To purchase custom event cycling clothing, click here: ERRACE Jersey and Bib Shorts: https://ERRACE Jersey and Bib Shorts: https://www.bikereg.com/errace-event-custom-clothing-sale
ERRACE funds raised will be utilized to help patient support programs the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital. This could include psychosocial support, financial counseling, nutritional support, educational programs, navigation, and integrative medicine. These programs are highly valued by our patients and families, not typically covered by insurance, and frequently truly make a difference on the lives of patients and families. These could be utilized to help patients in our cancer centers in Hartford, Avon and Manchester.
Whether you are a cyclist, runner, or walker we have an event for you! The events are accompanied by a day filled with family friendly wellness information and raffle, all benefiting the everyday fight against cancer. There will also be live entertainment and plenty of food.
We strongly encourage all to pre-register. There will be a limit of 800 pre-registrations this year. Online registration will close on Friday, July 10th, however fees increase on June 1. You may register the day of the event for a $10 surcharge but pre-registration is strongly encouraged & helpful. Please come join us for this exciting cause-worthy event!
5K map: https://onthegomap.com/s/g1oko4j4
2026 BIKE ROUTES:
100 Miles: ERRACE-FrankCerra-100MileCourse-2024+ · Ride with GPS
50 Miles: ERRACE-MaryRussell-50MileCourse-2024+ · Ride with GPS
25 Miles: ERRACE-JohnReilly-25Mile-2024+ · Ride with GPS
ERRACE does not have a fundraising minimum, although we do encourage you to do so. We are thankful for the many ways you support us and the attempt to ERRACE cancer. Whether it is through fundraising, riding, running, walking, volunteering or sponsorship we are thankful for your participation and support.
Location: Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, 80 Fisher Drive, Avon, CT 06001 Google Map it! or Mapquest it!
Directions:
From I-84 East & West
-Take Exit 39 (Route 4/Farmington).
-Go straight through 1st light at the end of the exit ramp and continue down Route 4
-Turn Right onto Route 10 North (Waterville Road)
-Continue North on Waterville Road/ Route 10 North for 5.5 miles
-Turn left onto Route 44 West for 0.7 miles
-At the 3rd light, turn Right onto Route 10 North / US- 202 (Simsbury Road)
-At the 1st light, turn left onto Fisher Drive (across from the Avon Wellness Center)
-The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Avon will be on the right.
Note: If you reach Simsbury on 10N/US202, you missed the turn.
From I-91 North of Hartford
-Take Exit 40 (CT-20 W/Bradley International Airport)
-Continue West on Route 20 for 3.1 miles
-Merge onto the East Granby/Granby exit (Route 20 W)
-Continue on Route 20 West/Rainbow Road. for 6 miles (Rainbow Road becomes Turkey Hills Road)
-Turn Left onto Rte 10 S/US-202 (Salmon Brook Street) and head South for 10.4 miles
-Salmon Brook Street becomes Hopmeadow Street then becomes Simsbury Road
-Turn Right onto Fisher Drive, (located across from the Avon Wellness Center)
-The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Avon will be on the right.
Note: If you reach Rte 44, you missed the turn
From I-91 South of Hartford
-Head North on Rte 91
-Take Exit 31 for 84 West
-Take Exit 39 (Route 4/Farmington)
-Go straight through 1st light at the end of the exit ramp and continue down Route 4
-Turn Right onto Route 10 North (Waterville Road)
-Continue North on Waterville Road/ Route 10 North for 5.5 miles
-Turn left onto Route 44 West for 0.7 miles
-At the 3rd light, turn Right onto Route 10 North / US- 202 (Simsbury Road)
-At the 1st light, turn Left onto Fisher Drive (across from the Avon Wellness Center)
-The Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Avon will be on the right.
Note: If you reach Simsbury Town Line on 10N/US202, you missed the turn
Contacts:
email: [email protected]
Join us for a 5K run through Old Thompsonville Village along our race course ending down historic Enfield Street! Racers (serious and recreational) come from all over New England to enjoy our event. We offer a great atmosphere, cash prizes, trophies, medals, refreshments and fun! T-shirts go to the first 150 to sign up this year!
A beverage of your choice will be provided to all participants as part of your registration (must have ID for alcohol).
Registration & BIB Pick up on the day of the race begins at 7:30 AM at the corner of North Main St and the Town Hall Access road on the Higgins Green. Hope to see you there!!
Pricing:
Feb 1st to March 31st - $35
April 1st to June 30th - $40
July 1st to day of signups - $45
Awards: Top Overall Male & Female
Top 3 winners in each M/F age group:
19 & Under
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
Over 70
The Mentoring Matters 5K run/walk hosted by the Follow My Steps nonprofit organization aims to raise awareness for the need for mentorship in under-resourced communities. Follow My Steps is a Springfield Massachusetts-based non-profit organization offering Youth Mentoring, Career & Skill Development, and Financial Resources.
YOUTH DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT!!!
This year, we are excited to announce the 5th annual Mentoring Matters 5K will be held at Forest Park.
Note: Registration takes place at the Monkey House.
Park in Cyr Arena Parking lot.
Runners and walkers can register as teams or individuals – and have the option to fundraise as a team.
Tee Shirt included in registration (limited availability)
ABOUT FOLLOW MY STEPS
DID YOU KNOW?
Young Adults Who Were At-Risk for Falling Off Track but Had a Mentor Are:
55% more likely to enroll in college
130% more likely to hold leadership positions.
78% more likely to volunteer regularly
90% are interested in becoming a mentor
Our organization is headed by strong professional who are dedicated to elevating under-resourced students and their families. We understand that there is a disproportionate representation of minorities in key decision-making positions in all facets of leadership in the current time. We aim to close that gap by providing deserving students with the opportunity for financial, mental, and professional education. By offering mentorships to scholarship recipients, we aim to grow a network of like-minded individuals who will continuously give back to their communities and others alike.
VIRTUAL 5K OPTION: #MentoringMatters5K
#MentoringMatters5K is a virtual, non-competitive race by Follow My Steps that allows participants to choose their preferred distance and activity, such as running, walking, or dancing. It can be completed at any time from now until August 8th, and participants are encouraged to share post-challenge photos with the hashtag #MentoringMatters5K. The $40 registration fee serves as a donation to support resources for youth empowerment, including providing school supplies, financial aid for college-bound students, and hosting skill development workshops. Participants are encouraged to track their activity time and distance using a smartphone or smartwatch
This annual fundraiser helps to fund our mission of providing support to local patients and their families, fund critical research, and provide education and awareness about this disease.
Be part of the movement to raise awareness and funds against this silent killer because together we CAN make a difference!!
Directions to register yourself and/or team:
RunSignUp.com
Click to sign up
Enter your registration information
At this point, you can add additional registrations
Click Yes or No to Create and/or Join a Team
Review Waiver and Click
Pick option – 1. No Team, Join Existing Team, Create New Team
You can skip the set password option
Click Become A Fundraiser to create your page OR scroll down to TEAM FUNDRAISER and join your team from the drop down menu OR simply click continue
If you become a Fundraiser, this is where you add images and share your story and create your own url (https://runsignup.com/teamnamehere)