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Date:
Mon, May 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
57 Academy Rd
Woodstock, Connecticut
06281
United States
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Links:
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10k 5k Run Ultra

43rd Annual Event Sponsored by the Woodstock Recreation Commission

  • Monday, May 25, 2026

  • NEW FOR 2026 the addition of a 5K race

  • Race day registration from 7:30am – 8:45am at the Woodstock Academy Fieldhouse Gym

  • RACE BEGINS AT 9AM SHARP

  • A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program.

Participants who REGISTER ONLINE by May 3rd will receive a FREE ATHLETIC SHIRT

MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS

  • Child (12 & under),

  • Junior (13-19),

  • Intermediate (20-29),

  • Senior (30-39),

  • Masters (40-49),

  • Grand Master (50-59),

  • Ultra Master (60-69)

  • Super Masters (70 & up)

  • Awards: Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each division

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