Tailgater Races

This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.

The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration shall remain open until 9:15 AM on race day.

Entry Fees:

• Run or Walk

• Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35

• 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)

• Kids Fun Run - FREE

Race Shirt:

• A race shirt will be provided to run / walk entrants, subject to availability at the time of registration.

Event Schedule

• Race day check in opens

• Walk participants from 07:15 AM

• 5K participants from 07:45 AM

• Walk start - 8:00 AM

• Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM

• 5K start - 9:30 AM

Awards:

• Top male, female, and non-binary overall

• Top three male and female age group winners:

• 11 yrs and under

• 12-15 yrs

• 16-19 yrs

• 20-29 yrs

• 30-39 yrs

• 40-49 yrs

• 50-59 yrs

• 60-69 yrs

• 70+ yrs

Notes:

• $50 cash awards shall be given to any male or female who establishes a new course record.

• The current records are: Male - 16:23 (Alex Norstrom, 2022) Female - 18:37 (Angelia Rafter, 2022)

Run with us on Sunday morning, September 27, 2026 on the newly restored Moosup Valley State Park Trail, in Moosup CT. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 am and the 10K race begins at 10:10 am, with the 5K immediately afterwards, about 10:20.

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All runners can park at Griswold Products at 3 River Street, Moosup CT Trail Entrance is the starting and finishing line for all race.

After the race, all runners will receive a choice of medallion or quality tee shirt*, and food and beverage at Moosup Rotary Park,15 Prospect street, Moosup CT, a short walk from the finish line. This race is 100% trail, and only crosses one dead end road, Barber Hill Road. Proceeds support The Rotary Club of Plainfield, CT Foundation, which is focused on food insecurity and women's health products for the underserved members of our local community.

Leashed, well behaved K-9's are welcome!

*You must register by Sept 15 to secure your shirt size!

Run for fun, run to challenge yourself, or run in honor of a veteran. This fun race is hosted by Plainfield Recreation to honor and support our military troops and veterans. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the local VFW, American Legion, and Veteran's Coffeehouse.

Beginning at 9:15am with the National Anthem, the Fun Run will then take off at 9:30am. The Soldier Stroll and 5K will follow starting at 10:15am with the walkers to start in back of the runners.

The route will begin and end at Plainfield High School and follow a route that moves through the athletic fields, Shepard Hill Elementary, and a small neighborhood. Both races are intended for all abilities and skill levels.