New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle

Race Overview

• Event Date: 2026-09-26
• Location: 101 Marchant Rd, Redding, CT
• Race Options: Choose from a scenic 5 mile, 5k, or Children's Sap fun run
• Purpose: Races benefit New Pond Farm Education center, a nonprofit dairy farm of distinction and environmental education center.

Race Details

• 5 Mile Race: Features gentle hills along rolling pastures, with waterfall views as you pass the Mark Twain Library, and finishes with a dash through our dairy barn.
• 5K Race: Begins through the picturesque farmland, includes some challenging hills along winding country roads, and finishes with a fast and easy downhill run through our dairy barn.
• Children's Sap Run: Highlights the stream, pond, and animals of New Pond Farm, and will be untimed.
• All Paces Welcome: Participants are welcome at all paces, including walkers. Jogging strollers are only allowed on the 5k course.

Oktoberfest Celebration

• Included Registration: Race registration includes entry into our family friendly Oktoberfest.
• Activities: The celebration includes live music, a scavenger hunt throughout the 102 acres of pasture and woodlands, games, and hay rides.
• Food and Drink: Frosty beer will be available, and food will be available for purchase.
• Fun for All: Come enjoy a rollicking family-friendly atmosphere!

Registration Link

• Sign Up: For more details and to register, please visit New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle.