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Are you ready for the NEXT BIG THING in running?
As trend setters, the Shoreline Sharks are always on the cutting edge, and we are proud to introduce THE PERFECT TEN & Five Mile Road Race! We brought back the 10K a decade ago and now we are introducing a 10 Miler and 5 Miler that will be your new favorite! You've done a million Half Marathons and 5ks, so your next goal has arrived.
This course is 100% on the flat Rail Trail in Hamden with NO TRAFFIC AND NO STREET CROSSING! A simple out-n-back format. We start and finish from the Rail Trail Lot that we use for the Hamden Hills Half Marathon & Flat 5K and The Rail Trail 10K Race. We are sticking with what has worked for 15 years!
Click to see the 10 Mile Route on Strava
Click to see the 5 Mile Route on Strava
Men's and Women's cut short sleeve tech shirts for all.
Parking at all Rail Trail lots and on the street.
Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance at the Aid Stations and finish.
Custom 3" Finisher Medals for Ten Mile Finishers
Custom Coffee Mug Awards for the Overall top 3 men and women as well as every 10-year division for both races.
Porto-Lets at the Venue
Free Finish Line Photos from EliteFeats
Chip timed with Live Text & Email Results streaming
Inaugural Race Pricing:
TEN MILER: $60
FIVE MILER: $30
On-line registration ends at midnight on 7/30/2026.
We will have race day entry if we do not sell out. $65 / $35 Cash, Checks made out to "CASH" and Venmo to ShorelineSharks. NO CARDS ON RACE DAY
No Refunds. No Transfers, No Deferrals
Event details and schedule
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