NVCC Food Pantry Run/Walk

Welcome! I’m your Race Director, Tom Wilkas. We are pleased to bring you both the original Pat Griskus Sprint Triathlon, which started in 1987, and the Olympic distance race, which was conceived in 2002. Since then, we have also added a duathlon and a second sprint triathlon run concurrently with the Olympic triathlon.

Key folks include: Dave Heller, Robin Griskus, Laura Griskus, Marty Cashin, Mike Maximenko, Dave Kunces, Kim Tessier, Jeff Sheldon, Tom Hill, Jim O’Rourke, Chris Hibbs, Sandra Heller, Kristin Heller, Meghan Curley, Tim Cipriano, Tim Ruh, Karen Mcwhirt, Rob Scott, Eric Pattison and Others. Pat Griskus was an amazing guy and credited with paving the way for the many amputee athletes to follow.

Both races are USAT Sanctioned and are held at Quassy Amusement Park on Route 64 in Middlebury, CT. The Sprint distance starts with a half-mile swim in spring-fed Lake Quassapaug, enjoy the challenging 10.5 mile bike around the lake, and the out-and-back 3.1 mile run. There is a First Timers division for those tackling their first Triathlon ever, with medals for all first time finishers. With close to 100 first-timers each year, this race has become a favorite for first time triathletes!

The Olympic distance race features a clean and clear one mile lake swim in Lake Quassapaug, enjoy a 25 mile challenging one loop bike course through classic New England farm country, and a 6.2 mile run on shaded back roads.

Race Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Location: Pies & Pub, One Store Road, Middlebury, CT

️

Benefiting: American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Registration Fees:

• Early Bird (Before August 1): $35

• Kids under 12 : $25

• Standard (August 1 – September 26): $40

• Day of Race (September 27): $40

Perks for Participants:

• Free Race T-Shirt: Register by August 31, 2025, to receive a complimentary t-shirt.

• Free Pizza: All participants enjoy delicious pizza courtesy of Pies & Pub.

• Free Beer: Participants aged 21 and over receive a complimentary beer.

To ensure a smooth start, here's the key info on bib pickup, parking, and race day:

Bib Pickup:

• Tomorrow, Friday, September 26th: Swing by Pies & Pub (1 Store Road, Middlebury, CT) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM during our Hops For Hope Happy Hour—grab your bib, t-shirt (if registered in time), and get in the spirit early!

• Race Day (Saturday, September 27th): Pickup available starting at 8:00 AM at Pies & Pub, right before the 10:00 AM start. We recommend arriving early to avoid any last-minute rushes.

Race Day Parking:

Help keep things flowing smoothly for everyone—here are the best spots:

• Across the street at the Vyne Restaurant lot.

• At Smokey the Bear behind Pies & Pub.

• On the streets near Westover School.

• For a great warm-up option: Park at Meadowview Park Playground and stroll along the greenway to the start line—it's a scenic way to get those legs ready!

Please avoid parking at the Middlebury Plaza, as local businesses rely on those spaces for their customers. Parking could be difficult and limited if you arrive last minute, so please come early on September 27th and give yourself plenty of time to park and get to the race start at Pies & Pub by 10:00 AM.

Perks & Gratitude:

All participants will enjoy free pizza, and those 21+ can savor a complimentary beer—special thanks to Pies & Pub and Counter Weight for their generous donations! Speaking of support, we’re deeply grateful to all our sponsors. Special Thanks to Major Sponsor: Connecticut Investment Advisors. Your contributions make this event possible!

Stay Updated:

Visit piesandpub.com for any last-minute info, or check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Piesandpintstatatrot/ after the race for results. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and Saturday!

Spread the Word:

It’s not too late—tell your friends to join us! They can sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Middlebury/PiesPubTaTaTrot5k and be part of this incredible community effort.

Race Map: Check out the course details with this QR code or visit https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52793047.

Let’s paint Middlebury pink and trot toward hope together!

With gratitude and excitement,

The Pies & Pub Ta-Ta Trot Team

Supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

#TaTaTrot5K #MiddleburyStrong

LOCATION: WOODTICK RECREATION

201 NICHOLS ROAD WOLCOTT, CT

3.5 MILE TRAIL RUN/WALK

ON THE SCENIC & FLAT MILL POND TRAIL

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 17, 2026

RACE TIME - 10:00 am

Race day Packet Pick Up - 8:00am – 9:30 am

Sign up online at www.FastTrackTiming.com

$25 Online Registration until September 18, 2026

$30 Online Registration between September 19, 2026 - October 16, 2026

Raceday Regisration is allowed

Running Tee for Preregistered Runners by 10/7/2026

This year – Chef Paul Mynahan will be

serving Award Winning Clam Chowder Which is

Included with your Race Registration

Hosted by The Wolcott Lions Club to Benefit Local Charities & Tom

Centinaro Lions scholarship

Thank you all for coming out to support the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k. The race proceeds raised nearly $900 for our scholarship fund. We look forward to seeing everyone and even more people next year on the last Sunday in October, October 25th for year 2. In the meantime, please enjoy the following photos from track and cross country alumnus Marie Delarosa. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jSD85-ynfzvEPqndyB-E_MUSybN8tKL6?usp=drive_link

Welcome to the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame Fall into Fall 4k presented by Get Good Lawn Care and Landscaping at the home of the Crosby Bulldogs, Jimmy Lee Stadium. With a challenging up, down and flat course, we hope to see you there to help support the Crosby Sports Hall of Fame and our mission to provide scholarships to graduating senior student-athletes. We are excited to partner with local Lawn and Landscaping company Get Good Lawn Care and Landscaping as our presenting sponsor.

Parking on race day will be in the parking lots to the right of the Rotella Magnet School entrance across from the track.

If you are interested to becoming a sponsor, please reach out to us via our contact for or via email at [email protected]

Race Day Registration will be from 8:30-9:30 at the Crosby High School Track. Cost $25, cash only.

Race Day Packet Pickup: will be from 8:30-9:30 at the Crosby High School Track.

Award Age Groups are as follows:

1-13

14-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Course Records:

Male: Nick Dalidowitz 16:17

Female: Anora Thomas 20:13

T-Shirts will be provided for all who register prior to October 3rd

Timing will be provided by Crosby Bulldog Track and Field Timing.

Join Soul n Body for our second annual Thanksgiving race to support endometriosis research.

Bring the family to enjoy a scenic, energizing course and post-race recovery yoga all while the turkey is in the oven! Furry friends are welcomed!

Free t-shirts for the first 100 signups!

Sign up early to claim a spot in our FREE* post-race yoga class, perfect for recovery!

*Free if participating in race

Location

Mill Pond Way Trail surrounding the Scoville Reservoir

201 Nichols Road, Wolcott, CT 06716

Race Day Highlights:

• Race Start: 7:30AM wave 1 and 8:30AM wave 2– please arrive early to check in and pick up your packet 7:00AM and 8:00AM.

• 3.5mile Trail Run/Walk on the Mill Pond Trail that surrounds the Scoville Reservoir.

• Free water and light snacks provided by our amazing volunteers

• Pre-race stretch at starting line and post-race yoga at Soul n Body

• Finisher medals, swag bags, and giveaways for all registered participants.

• Donation proceeds benefit the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound)

• The race will be timed with results posted!

Lace up, show up, and run/walk with purpose.