The West Rock Winter Fat Ass Extravaganza

Oh Boy 5K For US!

Run Connecticut the Easy Way — Because we have a reason

In honor of the Marathon Man, Attorney Eugene L. DeFronzo

Enjoy walking or running for your reason! For the Fallen Soldiers, First Respondents, For our Veterans & Active Soldiers, For Child Abuse Prevention, For Cancer Survivors and the cure, For our Country, For depression and sadness, For Domestic Violence, For the Grieving of a Loved One, For our Families, For Peace, For our neighborhoods, for Unity and Justice. For You and US!

Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention through the Exchange Club of Waterbury.

Co-founder, the late Gene De Fronzo, more than 766 marathons, 50 States 12 times.

Co-founder, race director Ivelisse A. Cruz

Entry Fees:

Adults: $30 thru 4/30 $35 & 5/1 thru race day

Students: $10 thru 4/30 & $15 5/1 thru race day.

T-shirts:

Registered by April 24, 2026 to guarantee T-shirts size. After April 24, 2026, t-shirts are not guaranteed.

Course Description:

5K Loop Start & Finish at 300 Grand St — Mostly flat with some slight rolling hills.

Packet Pickup:

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 61 Field Street, 1ˢᵗ Floor, Waterbury at 2-5pm.

Monday, May 26, 2025 at Start /Finish Area Grand Street between 7:00 AM-7:45 AM on Race Day.

Parking: Parking garage at 61 Field Street, Waterbury, CT

Aid Station: At Start/Finish.

Drinks: Water & Lemonade.

Snacks: Variety of chips, crackers, candies, trail mixes. Fruits: Bananas

Bag Drop: There will be a drop bag location area adjacent to the Aid Station.

Toilets: On the course near the start/finish area and Hamilton Park Road (turnaround). Bathroom behind City Hall

Finisher Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd trophy for M & F 19 & Under and 19 & Up. Custom designed dog tag to all finishers

Pre-Race Announcements: 10 minutes before the start at the STARTING LINE.

Timing: We are using chip timing!!

The course is certified. CT25012JHP

Results will be available on empiretiming.com.

Course Rules:

1. Course will be open to the public You should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc. Yield to fast runners passing.

2. Parking Lot Crossings — The race does cross streets and there are few intersections. Signs will be posted to make people aware that a “Race is In Progress”. Please use caution while crossing intersections entries.

3. Absolutely no littering

Volunteers: Needed for various positions and are greatly appreciated. Please contact Ivelisse 203- 982-5606 or by email [email protected] with your availability and t-shirt size.

Crews, Family and Friends: Bring chair to sit and cheer on your runners.

The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Town Center Park on Saturday June 6th. The event includes a Half Marathon and 5K. The road races will offer runners and walkers some grass and paved trail running.

The Hamden Road race will kick off Hamden Fest. Hamden Fest will kick off at 11:00 am, with an extravaganza of events and activities in Town Center Park. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Town of Hamden to present this exciting event which will feature the Chamber's Annual Business & Community Expo; the Hamden Library Book Sale; Food Trucks and vendors; an Arts & Crafts & Antiques Fair; a Kids’ Zone by Hamden Youth Service Bureau; Entertainment by local musicians and more. Hamden Fest will run until 4:00 pm.

Come enjoy this lively festival that brings together Hamden’s best – business, arts, cultural and educational communities.

For more info about Hamden Fest, go to https://hamdenregionalchamber.com/promote/hamden-fest/.

The Gaylord Gauntlet 5K Trail and Obstacle Run is an annual event held on the 400-acre campus of Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Wallingford, CT—a 137-bed long-term acute care hospital serving individuals recovering from life-changing injuries or illnesses. As a cornerstone fundraiser for the hospital, the event supports the Gaylord Sports Association, which is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with physical disabilities through adaptive sports and recreation.

The Gauntlet course features a mix of wooded trails and open fields, with 24 natural and manmade obstacles designed to challenge participants of all levels. The event is entirely planned, built, and run by Gaylord staff and volunteers, and includes a lively Festival Area with local vendors, live music, and food trucks.

Open to runners of all abilities, the Gaylord Gauntlet is a true community celebration that brings together participants, families, and supporters for a day of fun, fitness, and purpose.

Race Results can be found here: https://my.racewire.com/results/37904

Welcome to the Milford Rotary, Run in the Park, 5K - a Trail Run/Walk/Hike.

Enjoy this adventure, with the whole family (including your dog), or a team, in Milford's beautiful Eisenhower Park and help support the Milford Rotary and Beth-El Center for the homeless!

The Milford Rotary raises money for the local community, people in need and college scholarships.

The course is a High School Cross Country course and is for all abilities of runners, walkers and hikers. Mostly flat, some rolling hills and scenic! The course starts and finishes in Eisenhower Park. You can run fast, or slow or walk, comfortably, at any pace. Enjoy!

T-Shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 adults.