The River Run

Race Overview

The River Run will take place Saturday September 26/2026 10:00 am in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. Featuring USATF certified 5k and 10k road races as well as 1 mile kid's races. This is a very flat course (PR flat) along smooth roads that border parks, Farmington River, bucolic farms, & lovely residential homes.

Entry Fees

• 5K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $30: 8/29-9/25=$35: Race Day = $40
• 10K Entry Fees: Up until 8/28 = $35: 8/29-9/25 = $40: Race Day = $45
• Kids Race: Free
• Note: All Registration Fees are Non-Refundable! Race Day registration opens at 8:30.

T-Shirts

A free t-shirt is included with your 5k or 10k pre-registration. (Subject to availability)

Post Race Celebration

• Free Beer: Celebrate your finish with a FREE post-race beer courtesy of Talcott Mountain Collective!
• Age Requirement: Must be 21 years of age or older W/ID.

Early Packet Pickup

Pick up your bib & T-shirt on Wed 9/23 and Thurs 9/24 from 4:00-6:00 pm and Friday 9/25 from 3:00-6:00 at the Ticket Depot adjacent to the Iron Horse Playground.

Parking

Park in the commuter lots along the west side of Iron Horse Boulevard between Drake Hill Road and Phelps Lane. This will be a short walk to the race start & finish lines. Note: the exits for the parking lot behind the amphitheater will be blocked during the race until around 11:45.

Age Divisions for Awards

Custom pint glass will be awarded to the Overall Winners in the 5k & 10k and the Top 3 in each age division at the Awards Tent post race.

• Age Groups: 14 and under: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70+
• Celebration: If you get your Personal Record (PR) or it's your 1st time running the distance, please come Ring the Rotary Bell at the Post Race Party!

Dogs, Strollers & Pushers

Are permitted, but please line up towards the rear of the field prior to race start.

Timing

Gun time with chips on race bibs for finish time. All runners will receive their time and place. Final times posted on EmpireTiming.com/2024. Note: Elite runners should line up at the front.

Kids 1 Mile Race

We are pleased to once again partner with Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to provide a fun-filled kids race. This race is for kids up to 12 years old (mostly K-4th grades.) Parents are welcome to join in the fun!

• Start Time: Begins at 11:15 (after the 5k & 10k).
• Finisher Awards: All finishers will receive a Bib, T-Shirt, Medal & Certificate of Completion.
• Registration: All Parents will need to register their child and sign a waiver prior to start.

Post Race Party

• Food Truck: Faddy's Donuts Food Truck will be on-site from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• Entertainment: iHeartMedia with Amanda Joe will provide fantastic music to keep energy pumping.

Your Support Matters

The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club has been hosting The River Run since 1995. The run is an important fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go back into the community! Thank you for supporting the fundraising efforts of your local Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club!

Race Information

For more details, visit the race page: The River Run.