Naugatuck YMCA & Rotary 5K

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.

This is a 1 Mile Run/Walk in scenic Hotchkiss Field in Prospect, CT. Join us in celebrating Mother's Day and mothers everywhere.

Race Details

This race is being held at Hotchkiss Field in Prospect. It is a 2-LOOP COURSE on the cinder walking path around the park.

Race Day Schedule

7:30 AM Registration/Packet Pickup Opens

9:00 AM Run/Walk Start

9:30 AM Awards, Post-Race Activities

Parking

Plenty of Parking on site

Registration

Pre-Registration

• Individuals: $25 until 4/5, $30 until 5/8, $35 on Race Day

T-Shirts guaranteed for everyone registered by midnight, Sunday April 26th

Awards

Overall Female, Male and Non-Binary Winners

The top three in the following Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Must be present at 9:30 to receive awards

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.

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.

Lions Club of Beacon Falls is hosting the Jills Race for MS on August 15th at 9:30 am.

$25 entry fee for adults

$10 for 16 and Under

Certified 5k course for walkers and runners!

All net proceeds will be donated to the Griffin Hospital MS physical therapy department to go towards the purchase of a "Lite Gait" which helps MS patients with their physical therapy with respect to walking!

8 am registration, 9:30 am start at Pent Rd Recreational Complex

Trophies to top male and female finisher and medals for top 3 male and female in each age group