Rising Stars Training Program Session One Presented by SmartStart Pediatrics

Join us at Elm Ridge Park for a 2M Trail Run to support the Rocky Hill Fire Department and Rocky Hill Library. All abilities are welcome!

Race Details:

• The 2M course is a 2 loop course in the park

• Kids Run is 1/2M out and back

• All Kids will receive a BIB and finisher medal

• Register for the 2M run by Sunday, 6/29 to have your name printed on your race bib

• Race refreshment will be available at the finish line

• No same day registration and you can register online ONLY!

Race Schedule:

6:30 -7:30 BIBs pick up

7:15 Kids Fun Run

7:30 2M Run Start

8:15 Awards

Professionally Timing & Scoring By The EMPIRE Timing Co.

The Manchester Road Race

4.737 Miles - November 26th, 2026, 10:00 am

Great American sporting events in 2026

[DEL: 152nd Kentucky Derby :DEL]

[DEL: May 2 :DEL]

[DEL: 110th Indianapolis 500 :DEL]

[DEL: May 24 :DEL]

MLB All Star Game

July 14

146th US Open

August 23-September 13

122nd MLB World Series

October 23-31 (if necessary)

90th Manchester Road Race

November 26

The primary charitable objective of the 2026 Manchester Road Race will be helping our neighbors to access affordable shelter

Learn more about our partners and how to help

Neighbors helping neighbors on National Rebuilding Day

2025 Manchester Road Race Champions

Edwin Kurgat

Weini Kelati

Manchester (re)Bound

Weini Kelati and Morgan Beadlescomb, the top two American finishers at the 2025 Manchester Road Race, competed at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 10K in Manchester, England on May 31, 2026. The race served as the UK's 10K National Championship, attracting a deep and competitive field. The top two British finishers, Amy Eloise Neale and Scott Marc (at right), will be invited to compete in the 90th Manchester Road Race on November 26, 2026.

Downtown Manchester Improvements Project

The Manchester Road Race Committee has been assured by Town officials that the proposed Main Street redevelopment plans will not adversely affect our iconic Thanksgiving Day run. The committee will review the final plans for the project and communicate with town officials and other concerned parties to ensure that the MRR remains the wonderful holiday tradition and internationally recognized event that it has become since its inception in 1927.

Thank you!

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If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!

Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.

Event details and schedule

Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.

Please be prompt for your Heat.

Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).

Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!

After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!

There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!