Bound for the Sound

Race Overview

• Name: Bound for the Sound
• Date: 2026-09-19
• Location: 89 Hartford Ave, Old Lyme, CT
• Distance: 5k and 10k road race starting at Sound View Beach

Course Details

• 10K Course: Mostly flat with some gently rolling hills
• 5K Course: Very flat and very fast
• Finish Line: Historic Hartford Avenue facing the beach
• Post-Race: Food and drink included in your race entry

USATF Certification

• 10K Course: USATF certified (CT25015JHP)
• USATF-CT Championship: Serves as the 10K State Championship for 2025 and 2026
• Series Event: Concludes the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix series

Entry Fees

• 10K: $27.50 before August 1, $30 August 1-31, $32.50 on or after September 1
  • Included: T-shirt and chip timing
• 5K: Same fees and inclusions as the 10K
• Family Fun Run: $5
  • Included: Finisher prize (t-shirt available for $10)

Event Schedule

• Registration: Available online up to race day
• Check-in: Start from 7:00 AM
• 10K Start: 8:00 AM
• 5K Start: 8:15 AM
• Family Fun Run Start: 9:15 AM

Parking

• Type: Free parking for the event
• Management: Volunteers will assist with parking
• Locations:
  • 1. Town-owned lot at the end of Hartford Avenue (91 Hartford Ave.) [Adjacent to Start/Finish]
  • 2. Lot next to Old Lyme police station (290 Shore Road) [0.4 mile walk to Start/Finish]
  • 3. Town-owned lot at Cross Lane (12 Cross Lane) [0.5 mile walk to Start/Finish]
• Note: RVs or large vehicles should park at Cross Lane

Awards

• Overall: Top three male and female finishers for 5K and 10K
• Non-binary: Top finisher in 5K and 10K
• Age Groups:: Top three male and female finishers in each age group (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
• Fun Runners: Each receives a finisher prize

Course Maps

• 5K Strava Map
• 5K MapMyRun
• 10K USATF certified course
• 10K Strava Map

The Run

• Timing: Both races are chip timed with instant results
• Scenic: Course along Long Island Sound
• Weather: Event will take place rain or shine
• Walkers: Welcome and must register to participate

The Extras

• T-shirts: Provided for all 5K and 10K participants (register by Sept. 1 for size)
• Photos: Free photos provided
• Volunteers: Friendly assistance during the event
• Hydration: Stations available on course and at finish
• Celebration: Enjoy food and drinks post-race

Charity

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

Social Media

Visit our Facebook event page.

Volunteer Benefits

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 20th 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.