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Sunday, May 16th, 2027
2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot CT
5K
48–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
46–74°F
dry
2025
60–77°F
dry
2024
56–62°F
rain
2023
50–78°F
dry
2022
58–77°F
rain
2021
51–71°F
dry
2020
53–70°F
rain
2019
44–64°F
rain
2018
53–68°F
rain
2017
50–72°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Are You Up for the 6th Annual Steep Rock’s 5K Challenge? You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 17th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!
The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve.
Join us for the challenge and the chance to celebrate your achievement at the finish line!
Registration Fees
- Adults: $25 online (early registration) | $35 on race day
- Youth (14 & under): $10
- Fun Run/Walk: $5
Fun Run/Walk participants are untimed and will not receive a race bib. - Please note: All registration fees are non-refundable.
Eco-Friendly Initiative
Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles: we will have water to refill them.
Awards
Overall: 🏆 Prizes awarded to 1st place Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers.
Recognition - Age Groups:
Top 3 Male, Female, and Nonbinary finishers in each of the following age groups will be recognized:
- 19 & Under
- 20–39
- 40–59
- 60+
Overall winners excluded from age group recognition. Nonbinary awards will be presented when there are at least three registered participants in the category.
Course Information
Event Location
2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, CT
Additional Information
For more details, please visit the race page.
Course map
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