The Perfect Ten & Five Mile Road Race

Race Overview

Are you ready for the NEXT BIG THING in running?

As trend setters, the Shoreline Sharks are always on the cutting edge, and we are proud to introduce THE PERFECT TEN &: Five Mile Road Race! We brought back the 10K a decade ago and now we are introducing a 10 Miler and 5 Miler that will be your new favorite! You've done a million Half Marathons and 5ks, so your next goal has arrived.

Course Details

This course is 100% on the flat Rail Trail in Hamden with NO TRAFFIC AND NO STREET CROSSING! A simple out-n-back format. We start and finish from the Rail Trail Lot that we use for the Hamden Hills Half Marathon &: Flat 5K and The Rail Trail 10K Race. We are sticking with what has worked for 15 years!

Race Options

• The 10 Miler: starts at 7am (to beat the heat) and has a 2:30 cutoff (15 minute/mile pace). Aid Stations with Poland Spring Water &: Gatorade Endurance at Miles 2.4, 5 and 7.6. You run out 5 Miles and back. No turns, No cars! Net gain of 150'. Super flat and shaded.
  Click to see the 10 Mile Route on Strava

• The 5 Miler: starts at 7:30am (to beat the heat) and has a 2:00 cutoff (24 minute/mile pace) which will work for all paces. Aid Stations with Poland Spring Water &: Gatorade Endurance at Mile 2.6. You run out 2.5 Miles and back. No turns, No cars! EZ! Net gain of 60'. Super flat and shaded.
  Click to see the 5 Mile Route on Strava

Amenities

• Shirts: Men's and Women's cut short sleeve tech shirts for all.
• Parking: Parking at all Rail Trail lots and on the street.
• Refreshments: Poland Spring Water and Gatorade Endurance at the Aid Stations and finish.
• Finisher Medals: Custom 3" Finisher Medals for Ten Mile Finishers.

Awards

• Mug Awards: Custom Coffee Mug Awards for the Overall top 3 men and women as well as every 10-year division for both races.
• Facilities: Porto-Lets at the Venue.
• Photos: Free Finish Line Photos from EliteFeats.
• Timing: Chip timed with Live Text &: Email Results streaming.

Registration Fees

Inaugural Race Pricing:

TEN MILER: $60
FIVE MILER: $30
On-line registration ends at midnight on 7/30/2026.
We will have race day entry! $65 / $35 Cash, Checks made out to "CASH" and Venmo to ShorelineSharks. NO CARDS ON RACE DAY.

No Refunds. No Transfers, No Deferrals.

Race Venue

This is across from the Quinnipiac York Hill Campus, just up from Dunkin.
New Haven / Northampton
Railroad Canal Line Main Parking Lot
4340 Farmington Heritage Canal Trail
Hamden, CT. 06518

Race Day Schedule

Race Day:

• 5:14am: Dawn
• 5:35am: Sunrise
• 5:45-6:45: Race Day Registration &: Bib/Shirt Pickup
• 7:00am: TEN MILER STARTS
• 7:30am: FIVE MILER STARTS
• 8:00am-9:30am: Finishers coming in.
• 9:45am: Venue Closed

Event Details

For additional information, visit the race website: Race Registration.