From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The annual run/walk is a memorial to Shane Kinsella who died from SIDs in 2008. Proceeds from the event go to the SMK Children's Fund available to Goshen children.
T Shirt - given to the first 100 participants who register prior to March 27, 2026.
Race Schedule
Registration available online only until 10:45 am on race day
Race check in from 9:00 am
Free Kid's Fun Run 10:15am
5K timed run and 2M untimed walk events start at 11:00 am
Entry Fees
5K timed run Individual Entry - $25
2M untimed walk Individual Entry $25
Family Group Registration (up to 6 people) - $50
5K race map HERE
Are You Up for the 6th Annual Steep Rock’s 5K Challenge? You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 17th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!
The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve.
Join us for the challenge and the chance to celebrate your achievement at the finish line!
Registration Fees
Adults: $25 online (early registration) | $35 on race day
Youth (14 & under): $10
Fun Run/Walk: $5
Fun Run/Walk participants are untimed and will not receive a race bib.
Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles; we will have water to refill them.
Awards
Overall:
🏆Prizes awarded to 1st place Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers.
Recognition - Age Groups:
Top 3 Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers in each of the following age groups will be recognized:
19 & Under | 20–39 | 40–59 | 60+
Overall winners excluded from age group recognition. Nonbinary awards will be presented when there are at least three registered participants in the category.
➡️View Course Map
Fundraiser for the Town of Barkhamsted elementary school. Please join us and support our kids.
Course: Scenic, fairly level out and back course (two hills) along the Farmington River and People's State Forest in the Northwest Hills of Litchfield County.
Race Day Schedule: Registration will begin at 8 - 9:15 am, 5K Race Start 9:30 am & Kids 1M Fun Run & 10:30am. T-shirts will be provided for those registered by Friday, May 15th.
Parking: Barkhamsted Elementary School (65 Ripley Hill Rd., Barkhamsted, CT 06063)
No Animals, Roller Blades or Bikes
Free T-shirts if registered by Friday, May 15.
MEDALS for First place finisher in each category.