Certified 10K & 5K Courses
Runners & Walkers Welcome
Professional Timing & Results
2023 ROAD RACE
Saturday, September 23rd
10K • 5K • KIDS FUN RUN
Sponsored By:
DATE
Saturday
September 23, 2023
LOCATION
22 Iron Horse Blvd
Simsbury, CT
START TIMES
5K & 10K Road Race
10:00AM
Kids Fun Run
11:15AM
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Friday 9/22 3:00-6:00pm
Ticket Depot at 22 Iron Horse Blvd next to Rotary Park.
Silver Supporters
Bronze Supporters
ABOUT THE 10K & 5K RACES
USATF certified courses that feature fast, flat, scenic loop along the Farmington River passing historic homes and rustic farms. Mile markers and water will be provided on the course.
Race Director
Charlie Kaylor
Race Date
Saturday 9/23/2023
Race Time
10:00am
Race Location
22 Iron Horse Blvd
Simsbury, CT
5K Entry Fees (Non-Refundable)
Date
Up to 8/31 - $30
9/1 to 9/22 - $35
Race Day - $40
10K Entry Fees (Non-Refundable)
Date
Up to 8/31 - $35
9/1 to 9/22 - $40
Race Day - $45
Race Day Registration
Opens at 8:30am
Parking
Park along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. (The exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45.)
Age Divisions (Male and Female)
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70
Strollers and Pushers
Strollers and pushers are welcome. Please line up toward the rear of the pack.
T-Shirt
A free performance shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration.
(Subject to availability)
Prizes
Custom Pint Glasses will be awarded to overall winners of the 5k and 10k races, as well as age division winners. Prizes available at the award tent following the race.
Timing
Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2023 Elite runners should line up at the front.
KIDS MILE FUN RUN
We are pleased to once again partner with the Farmington Valley YMCA to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family. The 1-Mile Kids Run is a perennial crowd favorite. This race is for kids up to 12 years old (mostly K-4th grades.) Parents are welcome to join in the fun!
1-Mile Kid’s Run
T-Shirt & Runners Bib
Certificate of Completion for Finishers
Race Date
Saturday 9/23/2023
Race Time
11:30am
Race Location
22 Iron Horse Blvd
Simsbury, CT
Entry Fee
None - Sponsored by Fitzgerald's Foods
Fun for Everyone
Active games for kids
(starting at 10:00am) hosted by YMCA
Rotary Park Boundless Playground
Kids Race Shirt Sponsor
WHY SUPPORT OUR RACE
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club has been hosting The River Run since 1995. The run is an important fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go back into the community! For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
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Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision.
100% of the proceeds go back into the community!
Previous Beneficiaries
College scholarships
Foodshare
Drake Hill Flower Bridge
Gifts of Love
Healing Meals
Simsbury High Unified Sports
JDRF (Diabetes Research)
Interval House of Hartford
Farmington Valley YMCA
Easter Seals