Celebrate! West Hartford Road Races

The Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS are the most family-friendly fitness runs in the Greater Hartford region. Featuring a non-competitive Kids' K dash and a 5K race, these events have something for ages 2-92+. Held in conjunction with the Town's two-day outdoor festival, it's a great opportunity for individuals or whole families to enjoy a healthy activity together while helping to support West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the Leisure Services Scholarship Fund which helps children from low-income families attend swimming lessons, camps during school vacations and other life-enhancing programs throughout the year.

The morning starts with a non-competitive Kids' K around Blue Back Square for ages 2 - 10 with medals for all finishers.The newly designed USATF certified 5K course (#CT24001JHP) takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent.Known for great prizes, gift certificates worth $30, $25 and $20 are awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers in ten age categories: 10 and under; 11-14; 15-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80+.The overall first place male and female finishers as well as to the first place male and female from West Hartford (one per winner) receive prizes valued at at least $100. The first place male, female and over 65 finishers also get trophies.All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+.FREE race-day parking is available in Isham Garage, 17 Isham Road, West Hartford.