Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS
The Celebrate! West Hartford FUN d 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 3-83+. 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 supporting West Hartford families in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to the The Town That Cares and 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 kids up to 10 years old with medals for all finishers. The 5K course takes runners north through historic West Hartford Center and includes a long stretch on the scenic paved Trout Brook Trail before finishing in Blue Back Square. This course is USATF certified (#CT24001JHP).
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 giving great rewards, prizes are awarded to the first, second, and third place 5K finishers in the male and female divisions 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+. 5K (only) participants who register by May 22 are guaranteed a race T-shirt.
Location Details:
Day-of Registration & Check-In: Town Hall Parking Lot, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
5K Start Line: 40 South Main St.; 5K Finish Line: 62 Memorial Rd.
Kids' K Start Line: Memorial Rd @ Isham Road; Kids' K Finish Line: 62 Memorial Rd.
Parking:
- Isham Garage - 19 Isham Rd., West Hartford (Free)
- Town Center Garage - 29 South Main St. (Fee applies; Enter from LaSalle Rd. to Memorial)
Allow extra time for road closures.