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Rossiter Run 2025

Past Event
Sun, May 18, 2025
Washington Depot, CT
2 Tunnel Road
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About this race

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Are You Up for the Fifth Annual Steep Rock’s 5K Challenge? You’re invited to Steep Rock Association’s 2025 Rossiter Run 5K Race and Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 18th at 9:00am in Steep Rock Preserve!

🚩 Race Course

The racecourse follows a scenic route along the Shepaug River with a gradual incline in the stunning Steep Rock Preserve, gifted by our founder, Ehrick Rossiter, in 1925.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

  • Awards: The top 3 overall finishers will receive special awards.
  • Age Division Recognition: The top 3 finishers in each age group will earn recognition and well-deserved bragging rights!

📝 Registration Details

Registration: Online registration is open until the race begins! Please note, early pricing ends Saturday, May 17 at 11:59PM. On site, day of race registration starts at 7:30am. Early registration fee for adults is $25 online and will increase to $35 on race day. Registration fee for Youth racers is $10. There is no registration fee to participate in the Fun Run/Walk. Please note, registration fees are non-refundable.

🌍 Go Green

Go Green: To show your love of the environment, please bring your own water bottles: we will have water to refill them.

🎉 Event Sponsors

Steep Rock Centennial Events are proudly sponsored by:

For more information, visit the official race page.

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