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Club
Quinebaug Valley Velo Multi Sport
[email protected] (860) 753-0708
Multisport events nearby
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Distance: 6.8 km from PutnamSat, 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)
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Distance: 23.5 km from PutnamSun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Distance: 22.6 km from PutnamSun, Aug 23, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
USATF New England XC Grand Prix Race #1 and USATF New England All Terrain Series - XC Race
Come one, come all for the fourth running of the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic (OGTC XC Classic) 5k XC race around fields at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA.
Pre registration is $35 plus small transaction fee, Race day will be by paper application only on site and is $40.
The Old Goat 5K XC Classic is the XC race component of the 2025 USATF New England All Terrain Runner Series. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-all-terrain-runner-series
The race is also the first stop on the USATF NE XC Grand Prix series. The 5-race series has commemorative awards for participants of at least 4 races, and prize money for top individuals in open, and different masters divisions, for both men and women. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-ne-cross-country-grand-prix
REGISTRATION
If you are pre-registered, please see if you have the correct team affiliation. Picking a team is required, but if you are not racing with a team choose "Unattached " during registration. If you need to change, please do so yourself prior to race day following the steps here: Join an Existing Group - RunSignup
Day of registration is available and will begin at 9:00 AM in the Darling Barn. Cash or venmo will be accepted so please plan accordingly. Day of registration is $40 per runner.
RACE SCHEDULE
There will be (2) races at the following times:
10:00 AM: Womens Open 5k
11:00 AM: Mens Open 5k
COURSE
The course follows the same path as last year. Although the course does briefly cross over pavement the course is a spike friendly course.
PARKING
Parking will be available at the event for free. When you enter Waters road please note this road is the only entry and exit point from the farm so please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for exiting traffic. When you approach the farm there will be two lot options that will be designated with signage. Please take note that one lot will have restricted entry/exit during race times in order to prioritize runner safety. Please ensure you park in the lot with unrestricted access if you foresee the need to leave during the event. Volunteers will be present at the exits to guide traffic and assist in the unlikely event there is an emergency and you need to leave.
WATER
There is no water fountain available at the meet site so please pack accordingly. There will be water and bananas available for runners at the finish.
BATHROOMS
There will be 5 portable bathrooms available for use and one handicapped accessible portable bathroom located at the Darling Barn.
TENTS
There will be a designated team tent area by the starting line. Please feel free to bring/set up tents for your team.
AWARDS
There will be a short awards ceremony after the completion of the Male race ~15 minutes after the final finisher crosses. There will be awards for Top three Individual Males, Top three Individual Females, Top Male Open Team, Top Female Open Team, Top masters male and female, and top masters teams(male and female).
AFTER PARTY
There will be a certified Old Goat After Party at the Millbury Old Time Inn located ~12 mins away from the course. Please come join us and celebrate the first meet of the USATF Club Cross Country Series. We will be providing some pizza while supplies last. The Old Time Inn does not serve food but allows food to be brought in/delivered by other businesses in the area. There are drinks available for purchase and beach volleyball. Please note the facility is cash only but ATMs are available onsite.
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Distance: 16.6 km from PutnamSun, Sep 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Distance: 24.4 km from PutnamSun, Sep 06, 2026 at 7:30 AM