2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk Logo

2026 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk

Sun, May 16, 2027
In 183 days
Washington Depot, CT
2 Tunnel Road

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

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.

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. 

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