Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race (Run/Walk)

PURPOSE

The annual Valley of Hartford 5K Road Race raises funds to support the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. These centers offer one-on-one tutorial sessions to children valued at $5000/child and also offer teacher training programs valued at $10,000/tutor. The main campus is located in Waterbury with satellite offices in Bridgeport and Hartford. All proceeds are distributed to the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut. 

For more information on the Children's Dyslexia Centers of Connecticut, please visit https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/centers/connecticut-connecticut/

The 2024 race will be the 20th anniversary of our efforts! In 2023 this race generated just over $30,000 thanks to all the runners, donors, and sponsors and we hope to do better this year thanks to your generosity.

 

RACE TIMING 

Trident RFID racing system, Payne's Corner Timing

 

GIVEAWAYS

FREE T-SHIRTS for the first 200 registrants! All participants can hydrate and replenish for free from an assortment of baked pastries, fruits, gatorade, and water!

 

TROPHIES

Age Division: 1st and 2nd place for Male and Female  

Ages 9-13Ages 14-19Ages 20-29Ages 30-39Ages 40-49Ages 50-59Ages 60-69Ages 70-79Ages 80+

Overall Race Winner: 1st place Male and 1st place Female

 

RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION

A two loop course that starts and ends in front of the Scottish Rite Building at 207 Deming Street.

Race course is a full gamut of ups and downs with moderate hills on a scenic route with plenty of water stations and volunteers.

Loop 1:

Start on Deming in front of Scottish Rite Building.Turn left at southern entrance to CandlewyckTurn Right at CambridgeRight on Lexington - loop around grass islandRight back on CambridgeRight on CulverRight DemingRight on Candlewyck to start Loop 2

Loop 2:

Follow Candlewyck to right on Stage CoachRight onto Little BrookRight on CulverRight on DemingLeft into Scottish Rite Parking Lot to FINISH 

 

PARKING

Parking Is ONLY Available at LAY-Z-BOY Furniture Galleries 3050 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. Enter By Way of the Sphinx Shriners. (Follow Signs to Event, Parking is at your own risk)

 

REST AREAS

Indoor Men's and Woman's restrooms with air conditioning