17th Annual Saybrook Point 5k Road Race 2026

Celebrate the Midsummer Festival in historic Old Lyme Village with this family friendly event benefitting the Lymes' Youth Service Bureau (LYSB).The Midsummer 5K Run features a scenic road race, a 5K Run & Walk, and a Kids K. The race will begin at LYSB located at 59 Lyme Street and wind through the beautiful streets of the village. The race is held on the morning of the renowned Old Lyme Midsummer Festival, kicking off a weekend of cultural, artistic and community events at multiple sites throughout Old Lyme’s Historic District.

Pricing for the 5K (run and walk) is $30 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under). Registration for the "Kids K" fun run is $10. Chip timing will be provided by Fast Track Timing for 5K runners. Commemorative T-Shirts will be available for the first 200 registered participants. Finisher medals for all.

The overall top three men and women will be recognized as well as the top age group winner in the men and women divisions. Divisions will be broken down as follows: Youth 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60-69, and 70 plus.

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 24th. On site registrations accepted up to race day.

Tee-Shirts for the first 200 registered runners/walkers.

Pre-Race Packet pick up on Friday, July 24, 9:00-5:00 p.m. at LYSB (59 Lyme Street, Old Lyme)

RACE DAY: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Schedule:

6:45 am – Registration opens

8:00 am – 5K Run & Walk

9:00 am – Kids K

PACKET PICK UP: Friday, July 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. OR on Race Day starting at 6:45 a.m.

Proceeds from the Midsummer 5K will support LYSB's programs for youth and families including mental wellness, drug & alcohol prevention, juvenile justice, positive youth development, and early childhood.

For more info about LYSB and the 5K contact LYSB at 860-434-7208 www.lysb.org

For more info about Old Lyme Midsummer Festival visit Midsummer Festival | exploreoldlyme.com

Bound for the Sound is 5k and 10k road race in Old Lyme, CT. Both courses start at popular Sound View Beach in Old Lyme, CT. The 10K is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills. The 5K is very flat and very fast. Both races finish down historic Hartford Avenue facing the beach. Post race food and drink is included in your race entry.

The 10K course is USATF certified (CT25015JHP) and will serve as the USATF-CT 10K State Championship for both 2025 and 2026, concluding the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix series.

Entry Fees

• 10K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.

• Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing

• 5K - The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.

• Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing

• Family Fun Run - $5

• Entry includes finisher prize. T-shirt is not included but can be added as a $10 option.

Event Schedule

• Registration available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day

• Race day check in and bib collection from 7:00 am

• 10K race starts at 8 AM

• 5K race starts at 8:15 AM

• Family Fun Run starts at 9:15 am

Parking

Parking is free for the event, and volunteers will be available to assist with parking management throughout the day.

Please use one of the following designated parking areas:

1. Town-owned lot at the end of Hartford Avenue in Sound View (91 Hartford Ave., Old Lyme, CT) [Adjacent to Start/Finish]

2. Lot next to the Old Lyme police station on Shore Road (290 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT) [0.4 mile walk to Start/Finish]

3. Town-owned lot at Cross Lane (12 Cross Lane, Old Lyme, CT) [0.5 mile walk to Start/Finish]

***NOTE: If you have an RV or a large vehicle, please park at the Cross Lane lot.

We will fill the Sound View lot first. Once it nears capacity, vehicles will be directed to the police station lot, and after that, to the Cross Lane lot.

Awards

• Top three overall male, female 5K and 10K finishers

• Top non-binary 5K and 10K finisher

• Top three male & female 5K and 10k finishers in each age groups:

• 12 & under

• 13-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70-79

• 80+

• Fun Runners will each receive finisher prizes

Course Maps

5K Strava Map

5K MapMyRun

10K USATF certified course (CT25015JHP)

10K Strava Map

The Run:

• Both the 10K and 5K races are chip timed with instant results

• Scenic course along Long Island Sound

• Rain or Shine

• Walkers Welcome, need to register to participate, and start on time behind runners

The Extras:

• Race T-shirt for all 5K and 10K participants, please register by Sept. 1 to guarantee first choice size.

• Free Photos and Parking

• Friendly volunteers

• Hydration stations on course and at finish

• Celebrate your achievement with food and drinks.

All race proceeds will be donated to the Old Lyme Fire Department Auxiliary

Visit our Facebook event page.

All vounteers receive a free race t-shirt.

Sponsorship:

Support the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization. Proceeds from this exciting event on September 20th at Sound View Beach help fund essential equipment, training, and community safety initiatives. As a sponsor, you'll enjoy benefits like prominent logo placement on our website, social media shoutouts, event banners, road signs, and more—depending on your sponsorship level (from Bronze at $250 up to Diamond at $2500, plus in-kind options). All donations are tax-deductible!

Click the embedded links to view our Sponsorship Menu for full details on levels and perks, or our Sponsorship Letter for more about the event and how your support makes a difference.

The Ivoryton Pumpkin Chase is a 5K Road/Trail Race and a Kiddie Pumpkin Fun Run (age 7 and below) to benefit the Ivoryton Library and takes place in peak foliage season of southern New England. The course begins along North Main Street for approximately ½ mile before turning left down Falls River Drive. At the one mile mark, the course enters the Falls River Preserve for a 1.1 mile trail loop that meanders along the Falls River. The trail is double track for about ½ mile before it turns into hilly and rocky single track. Care must be taken on the trail due to the presence some jagged rocks and roots. Please be aware that the trail can be slippery in wet conditions.

Participants will receive a free t-shirt with registration before September 18. Registrations after September 18 and day of registrations will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.

Contact Ivoryton Library at [email protected] if you or your organization would like to be a sponsor and have your logo included on our t-shirts.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex

Registration & Race Schedule

• Registration is available on-line only, even on race day,

• Race day check in opens 8:30 am

• 5K Start - 10:00 am

Entry Fees

• Advance registration - $33 before March 10, thereafter $38

• Region 4 students and staff - $18 before March 10, thereafter $23

• Note: Entry fees include on-line processing fee.

Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.

Awards

• First male / female overall winners

• Top three male / female in age groups:

• 12 and Under

• 13-18

• 19-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70+