Bound for the Sound

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Bound for the Sound is a 5k and 10k road race in Old Lyme, CT. Both courses start at popular Sound View Beach in Old Lyme, CT. The 10K is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills. The 5K is very flat and very fast. Both races finish down historic Hartford Avenue facing the beach. Post race food and drink is included in your race entry.

The 10K course is USATF certified (CT25015JHP) and will serve as the USATF-CT 10K State Championship for both 2025 and 2026, concluding the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix series.

💵 Entry Fees

• 10K: The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
  • Includes: a t-shirt and chip timing
• 5K: The fee is $27.50 if paid before August 1, $30 between August 1 and August 31, and $32.50 if paid on or after September 1.
  • Includes: a t-shirt and chip timing
• Family Fun Run: $5
  • Includes: a finisher prize. T-shirt is not included but can be added as a $10 option.

📅 Event Schedule

• Registration: available (ONLINE ONLY) up to and including race day
• Check-in: and bib collection from 7:00 am
• 10K Start: 8 AM
• 5K Start: 8:15 AM
• Family Fun Run Start: 9:15 am

🅿️ Parking

Parking is free for the event, and volunteers will be available to assist with parking management throughout the day.

Please use one of the following designated parking areas:

• 1. Town-owned lot at the end of Hartford Avenue in Sound View (91 Hartford Ave., Old Lyme, CT) [Adjacent to Start/Finish]
• 2. Lot next to the Old Lyme police station on Shore Road (290 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT) [0.4 mile walk to Start/Finish]
• 3. Town-owned lot at Cross Lane (12 Cross Lane, Old Lyme, CT) [0.5 mile walk to Start/Finish]

NOTE: If you have an RV or a large vehicle, please park at the Cross Lane lot.

We will fill the Sound View lot first. Once it nears capacity, vehicles will be directed to the police station lot, and after that, to the Cross Lane lot.

🏆 Awards

• Top finishers: Top three overall male, female 5K and 10K finishers
• Top non-binary: 5K and 10K finisher
• Age groups: Top three male & female 5K and 10K finishers in each age group:
  • 12 & under
  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70-79
  • 80+
• Fun Runners: will each receive finisher prizes

🗺️ Course Maps

5K Strava Map

5K MapMyRun

10K USATF certified course (CT25015JHP)

10K Strava Map

🏃‍♀️ The Run

• Chip timed: Both the 10K and 5K races are chip timed with instant results
• Scenic course: Scenic course along Long Island Sound
• Weather: Rain or Shine
• Walkers: Welcome, need to register to participate, and start on time behind runners

🎉 The Extras

• T-shirt: Race T-shirt for all 5K and 10K participants, please register by Sept. 1 to guarantee first choice size.
• Photos: Free Photos and Parking
• Volunteers: Friendly volunteers
• Hydration: stations on course and at finish
• Celebration: Celebrate your achievement with food and drinks.

All race proceeds will be donated to the Old Lyme Fire Department Auxiliary.

Visit our Facebook event page.

All volunteers receive a free race t-shirt.

🤝 Sponsorship

Support the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department while gaining valuable exposure for your business or organization. Proceeds from this exciting event on September 19th at Sound View Beach help fund essential equipment, training, and community safety initiatives. As a sponsor, you'll enjoy benefits like prominent logo placement on our website, social media shoutouts, event banners, road signs, and more—depending on your sponsorship level (from Bronze at $250 up to Diamond at $2500, plus in-kind options). All donations are tax-deductible!

Click the embedded links to view our Sponsorship Menu for full details on levels and perks, or our Sponsorship Letter for more about the event and how your support makes a difference.