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The Naugatuck YMCA & Rotary are hosting our annual 5K road race in Naugatuck, CT. A 3.1 mile course that follows Naugatuck streets along the scenic Naugatuck river! Download and viewing course will be available soon!

Giveaways for the first 100 registrants.

AFTER PARTY: Runners Breakfast Sandwiches. Healthy Kids Day with obstacle course, games, vendors and more. Be sure to bring the family.

For more information, call the Naugatuck YMCA at 203-729-9622 or email the Race Director, Cydney Martin @ cmartin@naugatuckymca.org

The race is to benefit the Quassapaug Sailing Center, a nonprofit organization designed to provide sailing instruction and encourage and promote good fellowship between persons actively interested in sailing and water sports. Sails to trails summer camp is operated every summer to encourage sailing and outdoor activities for children. Scholarships are offered for children in need.

Race is an out and back road course starting at the Quassapaug Sailing Center. First mile is downhill, then you run back up the hill (no complaining- it’s not that steep!). No Dogs allowed!

Parking is limited- carpooling is encouraged. Race entries will be limited due to space limitations (likely that the race will sell out- sign up early!).

Awards: Overall Male and female finishers & top three in age groups 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 & up.

Race day is international Harry Potter day - come with your best costume and try to win an award.

Please join us at Woodtick Recreation Area for a 3.5 mile trail run/walk in Wolcott, CT. All profit from the race will go to the Wolcott Cross Country Teams!

Stick around after the race with a free entry ($10 value) into the CT Food Truck Battles Festival! https://ctfoodtruckbattles.com/

Registration-$30, Day of Registration is $40

Medals given out to division winners

Registration opens up on race day at 8:30 am, race starts at 10 am.

Gates for the festival open up at 12 pm!

As many of you may already know, a valued member of our Nonnewaug school community, Jon Cheung, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Just as he always has done in the classroom, on the sports fields, and in life, Jon is giving his all in this fight and the whole community is behind him. Our chapter of the Math Honor Society, of which Jon is a member want to show support and help raise funds to assist with the medical costs that his recover process involves so that him and his family can focus their attention on his health. To that end, we have planned a charity 5K walk/jog/run on Nonnewaug's campus for the 23rd of May. We hope you will show your support by signing up and enjoying a fun race with music, games, food, and more. If you have any questions, please email rrobillard@ctreg14.org or text 860-605-3730.

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 ohboy11c13@gmail.com with your availability and t-shirt size.

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