Mansfield, Connecticut · Sunday, June 14, 2026
The Nipmuck South Trail Race is a 5k and trail running event held on Sunday, June 14, 2026. It is located at 151 Bassetts Bridge Road in Mansfield, Connecticut.
Join us for a 5K run through Old Thompsonville Village along our race course ending down historic Enfield Street! Racers (serious and recreational) come from all over New England to enjoy our event. We offer a great atmosphere, cash prizes, trophies, medals, refreshments and fun! T-shirts go to the first 150 to sign up this year!
A beverage of your choice will be provided to all participants as part of your registration (must have ID for alcohol).
Registration & BIB Pick up on the day of the race begins at 7:30 AM at the corner of North Main St and the Town Hall Access road on the Higgins Green. Hope to see you there!!
Pricing:
Feb 1st to March 31st - $35
April 1st to June 30th - $40
July 1st to day of signups - $45
Awards: Top Overall Male & Female
Top 3 winners in each M/F age group:
19 & Under
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
Over 70
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:
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)
Race Shirt:
Event Schedule
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:
The Knights of Columbus Council 10195 of Wilbraham is holding its 9th Annual Knights of Columbus 5K Scholarship Race. Perfect for getting the whole family out!
This community-based event began in 2005 as the Peach Festival Road Race and provides the sole funding for our Knights of Columbus College Scholarship program. To date, we have awarded approximately $65,500 in scholarships to local high school students planning to attend college through race participation and the generous donations of our sponsors.
When: Sunday July 20th, 2025
9AM race time. Arrive earlier for registration.
Where: Soule Road School
Race Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2853601678467827486
Registration:
Before July 17th: <20yr $15, 20+yrs $20
July 17th and after: <20yr $20, 20+yrs $25
Race T-shirt for participants while supplies last
Prizes for best time in age/gender categories!
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
T-SHIRTS for the first 200 registrants!
All participants can hydrate and replenish for free from an assortment of baked pastries, fruits, gatorade, and water!
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
Ages 9-13
Ages 14-19
Ages 20-29
Ages 30-39
Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59
Ages 60-69
Ages 70-79
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:
Start on Deming in front of Scottish Rite Building.
Turn left at southern entrance to Candlewyck
Turn Right at Cambridge
Right on Lexington - loop around grass island
Right back on Cambridge
Right on Culver
Right Deming
Right on Candlewyck to start Loop 2
Follow Candlewyck to right on Stage Coach
Right onto Little Brook
Right on Culver
Right on Deming
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]