Hayfield Hustle and Oktoberfest at New Pond Farm

Event Overview

• Date: September 26, 2026
• Location: 101 Marchant Rd, Redding, CT
• Race URL: Hayfield Hustle Registration
• Description: Join us for the first annual New Pond Farm Hayfield Hustle!

Race Options

• 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 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 Fun Run: Highlights the stream, pond, and animals of New Pond Farm, and will be untimed.
• Pace: Participants are welcome at all paces, including walkers. Jogging strollers are only allowed on the 5K course.

Oktoberfest Celebration

• Inclusion: Race registration includes entry into our family friendly Oktoberfest.
• Activities: Enjoy live music, a scavenger hunt throughout the 102 acres of pasture and woodlands, games, hay rides, and of course frosty beer.
• Food: Food will be available for purchase.
• Benefit: Races benefit New Pond Farm Education Center, a nonprofit dairy farm of distinction and environmental education center.

Mission

• Education: We educate and inspire each generation to become stewards of the land.
• Conservation: Championing conservation and sustainable farming practices to protect and preserve our natural world.
• Community: Become part of our community event that promotes health and family fun.
• Legacy: Support a legacy of education and environmental awareness.