3 events in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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3 events in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region-
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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
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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
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
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Sat, Dec 05, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.
Location and parking
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
Race Day Information
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary 5K finishers. Top three in the 5K in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Registration
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
Kids 12 and Under: $15
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
Free Santa Made Me Do It 2026 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.