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 will serve as the USATF-CT 10K State Championship for both 2025 and 2026 and will be the final race of the USATF-CT Road Grand Prix.

💰 Entry Fees

• 10K: The fee is $25 if paid before August 1, $27.50 between August 1 and August 31, and $30 if paid on or after September 1.
  • Included: Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
• 5K: The fee is $25 if paid before August 1, $27.50 between August 1 and August 31, and $30 if paid on or after September 1.
  • Included: Entry includes a t-shirt and chip timing
• Family Fun Run: $5
  • Included: Entry includes 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: 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 and non-binary 5K and 10K finishers
• Age Group Awards: 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
10K Strava Map

5K MapMyRun
10K MapMyRun

🏅 The Run

• Timing: Both the 10K and 5K races are chip timed with instant results
• 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: 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 to sponsor, volunteer, or invite friends. All volunteers receive a free race t-shirt.