Moosup Valley 5k, 8K and 10K All Trail Race

This is a family friendly 5K Run/Walk event in honor of Ryan French. Ryan was a resident of Thompson and a student in the Ag-Ed Program at Killingly High School. Ryan was also an avid runner on the KHS Cross Country and Track Teams. The proceeds from this race will be going into the Ryan French Memorial Scholarship Fund which provides Scholarships to well deserving Killingly Ag-Ed Seniors going onto higher education.

The race course uses off-road paths that may have exposed rocks and roots which could be a trip hazard to participants. As part of the registration process each entrant is required to sign a liability waiver accepting the risk of possible injury while participating in the event.

PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY IS VIA ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. Registration shall remain open until 9:15 AM on race day.

Entry Fees:

• Run or Walk

• Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35

• 18 yrs and under - $25 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $30 (Note: this age based price will be shown at checkout)

• Kids Fun Run - FREE

Race Shirt:

• A race shirt will be provided to run / walk entrants, subject to availability at the time of registration.

Event Schedule

• Race day check in opens

• Walk participants from 07:15 AM

• 5K participants from 07:45 AM

• Walk start - 8:00 AM

• Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM

• 5K start - 9:30 AM

Awards:

• Top male, female, and non-binary overall

• Top three male and female age group winners:

• 11 yrs and under

• 12-15 yrs

• 16-19 yrs

• 20-29 yrs

• 30-39 yrs

• 40-49 yrs

• 50-59 yrs

• 60-69 yrs

• 70+ yrs

Notes:

• $50 cash awards shall be given to any male or female who establishes a new course record.

• The current records are: Male - 16:23 (Alex Norstrom, 2022) Female - 18:37 (Angelia Rafter, 2022)

Individuals and up to 5-person relay teams will enjoy the quiet solitude of nature with bursts of energetic and supportive volunteers at 4 relay stations during this point-to-point race in Northeast Connecticut. Individual runners can choose between the marathon, half-marathon, and 10K course options.

Want to Tackle the Trail with a TEAM? We’ve got you covered, with marathon Team registration available. Other highlights include; Great prizes, SWAG and the most important part…knowing that proceeds help local students pursue their higher education dreams!

Just 45 minutes from Providence and 1 hour from Boston, Tackle the Trail, Northeast Connecticut’s Unique Race in an Amazing Place!

ALL RACE INFORMATION: TACKLETHETRAIL.ORG

Run for fun, run to challenge yourself, or run in honor of a veteran. This fun race is hosted by Plainfield Recreation to honor and support our military troops and veterans. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the local VFW, American Legion, and Veteran's Coffeehouse.

Beginning at 9:15am with the National Anthem, the Fun Run will then take off at 9:30am. The Soldier Stroll and 5K will follow starting at 10:15am with the walkers to start in back of the runners.

The route will begin and end at Plainfield High School and follow a route that moves through the athletic fields, Shepard Hill Elementary, and a small neighborhood. Both races are intended for all abilities and skill levels.