50 South Main Street, West Hartford CT
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Race Overview
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 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 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.
Event Details
- Kids' K Dash: 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.
- 5K Course: 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).
- Awards Ceremony: After the race, join us for the Awards Ceremony and Refueling Reception at Town Hall (50 South Main Street) in the Festival Dining Tent.
- Prizes: 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+.
Special Awards & Drawings
- Overall Finisher Awards: 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.
- Raffle Prizes: All 5K participants can enter a drawing for raffle great prizes valued at $25+.
- T-shirt Guarantee: 5K (only) participants who register by May 22 are guaranteed a race T-shirt.
Event Date & Location
Date: June 7, 2026
Location: 50 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT
For more information, visit: Celebrate! West Hartford FUNd RUNS
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