Killingly Springtime Classic 5K

Heart of Eastford's 5K returns 2026!! We are so excited to see everyone race day! Last year we set a new record, and we look forward to smashing the record this year. All proceeds go to a/or individual/individuals in need and the other portion goes to help Eastford Food Pantry. Every year these funds help over 20 families in need. Our Recreation Committee is ready to host 2026's race on June 6th. Registration will open soon and feel free to email with any questions. We Look Foward to Seeing Everyone Race Day!!

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!

Individuals and up to 5-person relay teams will enjoy the quiet solitude of nature with bursts of energetic and supportive volunteers at 4 relay stations during this point-to-point race in Northeast Connecticut. Individual runners can choose between the marathon, half-marathon, and 10K course options.

Want to Tackle the Trail with a TEAM? We’ve got you covered, with marathon Team registration available. Other highlights include; Great prizes, SWAG and the most important part…knowing that proceeds help local students pursue their higher education dreams!

Just 45 minutes from Providence and 1 hour from Boston, Tackle the Trail, Northeast Connecticut’s Unique Race in an Amazing Place!

ALL RACE INFORMATION: TACKLETHETRAIL.ORG