East Lyme, Connecticut · Sunday, April 19, 2026
The Rocky Neck Runfest is a 30k and running event held on Sunday, April 19, 2026. It is located at 228 W Main St in East Lyme, Connecticut.
SATURDAY JULY 11th, 2025 9AM
$25.00 registration fee includes a tee shirt
Must register by June 17th to guarantee tee shirt size.
Benefits the Point O' Woods Recreation Department
Prizes for the Overall Males and Females
Youth 15 and Under
Senior 65 and Older
Same day registration will be available, no guarantee of preferred T-shirt size
Online reg closed, can register in person between now and race day
You must be a resident of Point O' Woods Beach or a friend of a Point O' Woods resident….if a friend or relative you will be required to check in with security at the front gate. No public parking is available in or around the Point O' Woods Beach Association
Connecticut's Oldest Shoreline Road Race! The Ocean Beach Kelley Half Marathon is ran over a well marked/supported road course with panoramic vistas of Long Island Sound and rural roads in the City of New London and Town of Waterford. Starting and finishing at Beautiful Ocean Beach Park. The race is FREE, runners are asked to bring a donation of food for the Gemma E. Moran United Way Labor Food Center. Mylaps Chip Timing by SNERRO, awards in all standard age divisions, Team Competition, the Famous 'Port and Starboard Clam Chowder', Ice Cold Coca Cola Products, pre/post race physical therapy, Live Music, Huge Raffle, Finisher Medals, plus a lot more. Don't forget your swim suit, 3/4 mile long Sugar Sand Beach and Boardwalk!
Register now for the Military Appreciation Day 5K!
Register for the 4th Annual MAD 5K. (Veteran and Active-duty discounts available prior to payment) The first 100 registered participants will receive a participation medal as you cross the finish line. There will be first place medals awarded to male and female in each age group. This is a relatively flat course with beautiful water views along much of the run. Plan on arriving 30-60 minutes before the race start time to ensure you have time to park and check in prior to start time of 9:00 am.
With participant purchase, each racer will obtain free access to parking at Ocean Beach Park for the race.
100% Net proceeds are donated to Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS)
Enjoy not only the Military Appreciation Day 5K, but a Military Appreciation Day all day event. Active-duty military, Veterans, and their family members are welcome into Ocean Beach Park for this one-day event for free. (Military ID or DD214 to be presented for free admission at the gate). After the 5K, enjoy a day on the beach and enjoy what Ocean Beach Park has to offer, from waterslide, rides, pool, miniature golf and great concessions. Enjoy a boardwalk full of Vendors supporting the local military in our community.
At 3:00pm on the stage of the boardwalk there will be a military ceremony awarding active-duty service members a special action award and Veteran recipients of the CT War-Time Medal recipients. We hope you can not only join in on the 5K fun, but also enjoy a day full of festivities at Ocean Beach Park, named one of the top 25 in the country by Travel and Leisure.
Lace up your sneakers for the Military Appreciation Day 5K in New London! 🇺🇸 This isn't just a 5K race, it's a true seaside celebration at the water's edge. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this race offers the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself in a festive way while honoring the military 👟.
Join in the 5th Annual Run for the Hills 5K event at the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in Niantic, CT. Come for an amazing trail run by Clark Pond and through beautiful scenery around the perimeter of the preserve. Proceeds from the race will go directly to maintaining this special place of quiet beauty for future generations to enjoy!
Not a runner? Hikers are also welcome to participate and enjoy the trails as well.
This year, the awards ceremony will take place after the race at the nature preserve where you will be able to celebrate with your fellow finishers whilst enjoying some well earned refreshments!
Entry Fee
$25 until August 16th, then $30 (on-line)
Day-of cash registration, $35
Race Schedule
Race Day Check in opens at 08:00 AM
Race starts at 09:00 AM
Awards Ceremony at the Nature Preserve 10:30 AM
Awards
Overall First Place Male and Female!
Top 3 Men and Women in each age group
19 and under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Registration (On line only)