Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (GEF5K)

Event Information

In-Person Race: Sunday, May 31, 2026 – Glastonbury Hubbard Green (8:30 a.m.)

Race Overview

The Glastonbury Education Foundation 5K Run/Walk (or “GEF5K”) is a rebranding of the Bill Landers Building Bridges Memorial Hybrid 5K Run/Walk (or "BL5K"), which the Foundation has sponsored in Glastonbury, Connecticut, since 2008.

Event Details

• Race Type: In-person only
• Date: May 31, 2026
• Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
• Location: Hubbard Green, Glastonbury

Course Information

• Route: Former BL5K route
• Timing: Bib chip timing
• Sanctioning: The race is sanctioned
• Qualifier: Serves as a qualifier for the Manchester Road Race

Parking Information

• Location: Glastonbury High School
• Address: 330 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury

Fundraising Purpose

The GEF5K is sponsored by the Glastonbury Education Foundation, and enhances the Foundation's ability to fund programs, projects and initiatives that elevate the educational experience of Glastonbury residents. Proceeds from the GEF5K will be used to award scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to a graduating senior of Glastonbury High School who attends a public or private four-year university in Connecticut.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: GEF5K Official Race Page.