3 walking events in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
3 events in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region-
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Raise a little hell with Camp at our 5K Run/Walk or 6-hour Trail Run! Explore our gravel trails, feel the Magic of Camp, and help us bring joy to children with serious illnesses and their families.
Create a fundraising team or join as an individual. Together, we'll raise funds to support programs for thousands of children across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Get a lil Campy at our Finish Festival with food, Camp activities, tours, and music. Families and friends are welcome!
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
On May 16th, we’re coming together as a community to support an important cause. The First Annual Hampton Alzheimer’s 5K aims to bring 250 participants together to raise over $5,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
This event is proudly sponsored by Quiet Corner Winery, and we hope many of our friends, customers, and neighbors will join us to run, walk, and support families affected by Alzheimer’s.
Please Share this so we can hit our goal!
Every step helps raise awareness and funding for research and support services.
📅 May 16th
📍164 Main Street, Hampton, Connecticut (Town Hall starting line)
Let’s make this first year a huge success for a cause that impacts so many families.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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
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Over 18 yrs - $30 before July 13, 2026; thereafter, $35
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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
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Walk participants from 07:15 AM
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5K participants from 07:45 AM
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Walk start - 8:00 AM
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Kids Fun Run - 9:00 AM
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5K start - 9:30 AM
Awards:
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Top male, female, and non-binary overall
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Top three male and female age group winners:
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11 yrs and under
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12-15 yrs
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16-19 yrs
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20-29 yrs
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30-39 yrs
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40-49 yrs
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50-59 yrs
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60-69 yrs
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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)