New Milford 8 mile and 5k Road Race

The New Milford Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that our 8-mile and 5K road races will be happening on July 27th!  Deep in tradition, our 8-mile race is now on its 56th year, and our 5K race is on its 21st year.  The New Milford 8-mile Road Race is the third oldest race of its kind in the state, and one of the most challenging in the area. Runners test themselves during this hilly course through rural New Milford, including the famous Canterbury Hill. 5K runners enjoy a challenging and scenic course up into New Milford, and both races finish on the south side of the town green.

Both the 8-mile and 5K race will start at 8:30 AM sharp.

8-mile and 5K Race Info
- Registration fee before July 22nd is $30. Registration fee after July 22nd is $40.
- Last day to register for the race online is July 26th at 6:00PM.
- The first 300 registered runners will receive a t-shirt (size choice is not guaranteed).
- Monetary prizes will be mailed to address on file.
- Water stops will be available for both race courses.
- Awards ceremony following the race will be at the bandstand. *Cash prize winners will receive physical checks in the mail to the address on file following race weekend. 
- There will be no course record prize.
- Dogs OK. Walkers OK.

1/4 Mile Kids Run The Green
Calling all 8 and under runners! Join us for our 2nd Annual "Kids Run the Green" on Saturday July 27, 2024. We're excited to be offering a race just for our kids, to happen in tandem with our 8-Mile and 5K road races. Once the 8-mile and 5K runners clear the start line, we kick off a .25 mile run up the northbound side of main street, crossing over near First Congregational Church, and then back down, crossing the finish line near the corner of Main St. and Bank St. The first 50 kids will receive a magnet and an official "Kids Run the Green" t-shirt. Registration is just $5 and what a great way to get our future runners ready for the bigger races!

Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: New Milford Town Green
Cost: $30, $40 after July 22nd
Coordinators: Lauren Ellard and Barbara Crandell
*PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS PRIOR TO RACE DAY. ANY AND ALL GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.