6th Annual A. W. Stanley Park 5K

The The Petit Family 5k Road Race began in early 2008 by two brothers, Robert and Gary Heslin, who were classmates of Dr. William A. Petit, Jr. at Plainville High School, class of 1974. Together the three of them ran cross-country and track & field. In response to Dr. Petit’s request to do good things for others and to carry on the legacy of his wife and daughters, lifelong runners Robert and Gary decided that a USATF-certified 5k, point-to-point course would be the best option they could offer. There is also a 1.3mi Fitness Walk.

On behalf of the Petit Family 5k Road race, the Petit Family Foundation has awarded over $4.5 million in grants to programs and projects all over Connecticut, as well as the American Northeast and all across the United States.

The annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race raises funds to support the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. These centers offer one-on-one tutorial sessions to children valued at $5000/child and also offer teacher training programs valued at $10,000/tutor. 100% of the proceeds are distributed to the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut.

For more information on the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut, please visit https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/connecticut-connecticut/

COMPLIMENTARY

1. T-SHIRTS for the first 200 registrants!

2. All participants can hydrate and replenish for free from an assortment of baked pastries, fruits, gatorade, and water!

3. Wellness services by Roba Physical Therapy and Wellness. Includes massage tables, cupping, normatec compression boots and more! They would love to give back to such a great cause and connect with community members in the process.

RACE TIMING

Trident RFID racing system, Payne's Corner Timing

TROPHIES

• Overall Race Winner: 1st place Male and 1st place Female

• Age division 1st and 2nd place for Male and Female

2. Ages 9-13

3. Ages 14-19

4. Ages 20-29

5. Ages 30-39

6. Ages 40-49

7. Ages 50-59

8. Ages 60-69

9. Ages 70-79

10. Ages 80+

RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION

• A two loop course that starts and ends in front of the Scottish Rite Building at 207 Deming Street.

• Race course is a full gamut of ups and downs with moderate hills on a scenic route with plenty of water stations and volunteers.

• Loop 1:

3. Start on Deming in front of Scottish Rite Building.

4. Turn left at southern entrance to Candlewyck

5. Turn Right at Cambridge

6. Right on Lexington - loop around grass island

7. Right back on Cambridge

8. Right on Culver

9. Right Deming

10. Right on Candlewyck to start Loop 2

• Loop 2:

3. Follow Candlewyck to right on Stage Coach

4. Right onto Little Brook

5. Right on Culver

6. Right on Deming

7. Left into Scottish Rite Parking Lot to FINISH

PARKING

Parking Is ONLY Available at LAY-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries 3050 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. Enter By Way of the Sphinx Shriners. (Follow Signs to Event, Parking is at your own risk)

REST AREAS

Indoor Men's and Woman's restrooms with air conditioning

SPONSORSHIP

Interested in supporting our cause and race? Please contact Deepak Saluru [email protected]

Race Location: 50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, CT

Race Time: 9am Registration and 10am Race Start

Farmington River 5K Trail Race will be held on Sunday, 9/20/2025. The race will be held on the Winding Trails. The race course will be on a designated 5k trail inside their 300 acres around Walton Pond. – Here is there website Winding Trails

Awards for First overall Male & Female finishers and age groups (18 & Under, 19-49 & 50 and above).

The Lee Chisholm Award will be presented to the first Farmington finishers, male and female.